Comparison

Lightwell vs SumLock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lightwell

A serene logic puzzle game where you illuminate a grid by strategically placing lights. Solve intricate challenges using pure deduction, with numbered walls providing crucial clues. Enjoy a clean, focused experience with no distractions.

Highlights
  • 1,600 handcrafted puzzles
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Daily puzzles
  • Logic-based solutions
  • Hint system
  • X-mark notes
  • Resume progress
Features
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Lightwell is a clean logic puzzle inspired by Akari, the Japanese “Light Up” puzzle. Place lights to illuminate the board. Lights shine horizontally and vertically until blocked by a wall. Numbered walls tell you exactly how many lights touch them. Every cell must be lit, and no two lights can see each other. Simple rules. Pure deduction. If you love Sudoku, Minesweeper, Picross, Nonograms, or the daily Mini and Strands, Lightwell was made for you. WHAT’S INSIDE • 1,600 handcrafted puzzles across four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert • Daily puzzles to compete for the bes time • Every puzzle is solvable through logic alone. No guessing • Hints that always give you a valid next step • X-mark notes for tracking impossible cells • Pick up right where you left off NO NOISE • No ads • No subscription • No energy systems or timers • No streak pressure • No accounts or sign-ins A single one time purchase unlocks every level past 100 in each pack plus detailed stats. Hundreds of puzzles are completely free to play. FOR PLAYERS WHO • Enjoy thoughtful puzzle games • Want something relaxing between meetings or before bed • Like deduction over randomness • Want a clean, focused experience that respects their time ACCESSIBILITY • High-contrast themes • Large touch targets • Color is never the only indicator • Designed to stay readable even on dense expert grids Built quietly. Updated with care.

About

SumLock

Features
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Have you ever wanted a brain teaser that perfectly combines logic, math, and the pure satisfaction of cracking a safe? SumLock is the answer. Most puzzle games rely entirely on vocabulary or repetitive patterns. SumLock is different. It’s a beautifully dark, immersive numbers game where you use deduction and quick arithmetic to break open a 6-digit master code. Crack the Master Code: You have exactly 4 attempts to break the lock. Each row forces you to think strategically, shifting your digits as you hunt for the hidden combination. The Ultimate Math Challenge: There's a catch! Every single guess must consist of 6 completely unique digits, and their total sum must exactly match the Target Sum displayed at the top of your screen. It's a brilliant double-layer challenge for your mind. Color-Coded Clues: Hit "LOCK IN" to submit your combination and see how the vault reacts. Green means the digit is in the perfect spot; Blue means it's part of the code but needs to move; Red means it's not in the code at all. Build Your Winning Streak: Keep your mind sharp and see how many locks you can open in a row. Save your records automatically and push yourself to beat your personal best streak. Why SumLock? Because giving your brain a quick daily workout should be satisfying, crisp, and fun. Complete with clean haptic feedback, daily reminders, and a distraction-free layout, SumLock is the perfect ritual to test your reasoning skills. Download SumLock today—the ultimate challenge to see if you can break the code.

Screenshots

Lightwell4 screens
SumLock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightwell at Free against SumLock's $0.99. Lightwell also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). SumLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1).

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lightwell is free to download; SumLock costs $0.99 up front. Lightwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SumLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lightwell versus SumLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightwellSumLock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LaskinH Valeur

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightwell

One-time1
  • Lightwell Pro$4.99
None

SumLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightwell free?
Lightwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SumLock free?
SumLock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightwell or SumLock have ads?
SumLock shows ads; Lightwell does not.

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