Comparison

Lightwell vs Raytangle

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

Raytangle

Features
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Restore the light in Raytangle, a calm puzzle game where every tap rotates one piece of the network by 90 degrees. Connect every wire to the bright core, illuminate each point on the board, and solve the puzzle in as few moves as possible. Begin with compact 3×3 layouts, then work your way up to challenging 7×7 networks. Every level is generated to be solvable, while a clear turquoise glow shows exactly how far the energy reaches. Raytangle includes: • 100 puzzles across five chapters • a new 5×5 Daily Pulse every day • one-to-three-star scoring • hints and instant board restarts • saved progress and daily streaks • optional gentle haptic feedback • screen-reader descriptions for interactive elements Play without an account and without an internet connection during gameplay. Raytangle has no ads and does not collect personal data. The first chapter with 20 levels and Daily Pulse are free. Unlock the remaining 80 levels and unlimited hints with one purchase—no subscription. Find your rhythm. Connect the light.

Screenshots

Lightwell4 screens
Raytangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lightwell and Raytangle are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Lightwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Raytangle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightwell ships an update every 3 weeks, Raytangle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Lightwell versus Raytangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightwellRaytangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LaskinLukasz Rajchel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightwell

One-time1
  • Lightwell Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Raytangle

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Lightwell free?
Lightwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raytangle free?
Raytangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightwell or Raytangle have ads?
Neither Lightwell nor Raytangle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightwell or Raytangle?
Lightwell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Raytangle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightwell was updated on October 13, 2026 and Raytangle on October 5, 2026.

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