Lightwell vs Untangle Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 1,600 handcrafted puzzles
- Four difficulty levels
- Daily puzzles
- Logic-based solutions
- Hint system
- X-mark notes
- Resume progress
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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.
Untangle Dots
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Untangle is a calm knot puzzle. Every board starts as a tangled web of dots and lines. Drag the dots until no two lines cross — that is the whole game. EVERY PUZZLE CAN BE SOLVED Each board is built from a planar graph, so a crossing-free layout always exists. No dead ends, no luck — just you and the tangle. A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY The Daily Puzzle is the same graph for everyone, everywhere. Solve it in as few moves as you can, build a streak, and share a spoiler-free emoji card with friends. The daily is always free. A 200-LEVEL CAMPAIGN Work through 200 levels across 4 tiers — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Sapphire — that get trickier as you climb. The first three levels are free — unlock the full campaign with a single one-time purchase. BEAT PAR Anyone can untangle a board eventually. The real game is doing it in fewer moves than par. A genuine skill ceiling for puzzle lovers. DESIGNED TO RESPECT YOU - No ads - No accounts, no tracking, no data collection - One optional one-time unlock — never a subscription - Plays completely offline Just a clean puzzle and a fresh tangle every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Lightwell at 3 against Untangle Dots's 1. Lightwell also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lightwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Untangle Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Lightwell | Untangle Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Laskin | Sedric Benson |
In-app purchases
Lightwell
- Lightwell Pro$4.99
Untangle Dots
- Unlock all levels$2.99









