Skitter Dead City vs When Lights Align
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skitter Dead City
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The world ended. You didn't. The city collapsed. The bombs fell. Now, survival is all that matters. Play as a lone cockroach fleeing the epicenter of a nuclear explosion. Dodge debris, overcome obstacles, and navigate the ruins of a once-thriving city in this fast-paced survival adventure. Why you'll love Skitter Dead City • A fresh take on the post-apocalyptic genre • Unique protagonist with a memorable survival story • Gyroscope controls for immersive movement • Quick gameplay sessions with challenging progression • Beautifully crafted low-poly environments Run. Adapt. Survive.
When Lights Align
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When Lights Align is a narrative-driven atmospheric adventure where you play as a lone firefly drifting through a mysterious, ever-changing natural world. Each space unfolds with its own quiet presence, inviting exploration and a sense of discovery. Use your glow to light your way, communicate, and survive. The environment responds in subtle ways, telling a silent story through light, color, and ambience. Lose yourself in a calm, immersive experience where every movement carries you deeper into the unknown.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: When Lights Align at daily against Skitter Dead City's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Skitter Dead City ships an update weekly, When Lights Align daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skitter Dead City | When Lights Align |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 294 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivania Fortuna | Jessica Immanuel |
In-app purchases
Skitter Dead City
No in-app purchases
When Lights Align
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Skitter Dead City free?
Is When Lights Align free?
Do Skitter Dead City or When Lights Align have ads?
Which is updated more often, Skitter Dead City or When Lights Align?
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