Comparison

Light Up vs Stack Match Jam

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

Head to head
About

Light Up

This logic puzzle game combines adorable cats with deduction challenges. Place cats on a grid to claim territory, using number clues and strategic paw prints to solve each unique puzzle. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free experience with no timers.

Highlights
  • Healing cat puzzles
  • Elegant logic deduction
  • Smooth difficulty curve
  • Offline play
  • Minimal UI
  • No stress, no timers
Features
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Classic Light Up logic puzzle: light up every white cell, place bulbs to match the numbers, and never let bulbs shine on each other. A game of pure logic — no luck, no hidden information. When you're stuck, the answer isn't a guess; it's the move you haven't seen yet. How to Play • Place a bulb — light spreads through its entire row and column. • Black cells block the light. • The number on a black cell tells you exactly how many bulbs must sit next to it. • No two bulbs may ever shine on each other. • Light up every white cell to win. Key Features • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, from gentle warm-ups to expert grids • A logic-first hint system: understand the ""why"", not just the ""where"" • A clean, minimalist board built for deep focus • Play at your own pace: offline, no timers, no pressure — just enjoy the puzzle Numbers never lie. A 3 wants exactly three bulbs beside it; a 0 wants none. When the last dark cell lights up, it's because you reasoned your way there. No countdown rushes your next move. Brew a coffee, pick a quiet evening, and let the board shut out the noise of the world — every cell you light brings a moment of calm. Download now and light up your first board. Terms of Service: https://oakevergames.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://oakevergames.com/pp.html

About

Stack Match Jam

Features
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Welcome to Stack Match Jam, a fun game where you tap to send colored cards into columns and match them to clear the board. You need to match three cards of the same color to blast them away and make room for your next moves. Every decision requires sharp strategical thinking. The game is packed with fun colors and smooth animations that make every blast feel incredibly satisfying.
 As you play through amazing levels, you will unlock exciting features and tackle unique obstacles that keep the challenge fresh. You can combine four cards to build powerful rockets or match five to trigger huge explosions. You will also have to figure out tricky mystery cards and manage multiple goals at once to win. Plan your moves carefully and jump in to enjoy a totally impressive puzzle experience.

Screenshots

Light Up4 screens
Stack Match Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stack Match Jam at every 3 days against Light Up's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Up ships an update every 2 months, Stack Match Jam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Light Up versus Stack Match Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight UpStack Match Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB187 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOakever GamesPopcore GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Light Up

No in-app purchases

None

Stack Match Jam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Up free?
Light Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stack Match Jam free?
Stack Match Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Up or Stack Match Jam have ads?
Both Light Up and Stack Match Jam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Up or Stack Match Jam?
Light Up ships an update every 2 months, and Stack Match Jam every 3 days. Most recently, Light Up was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stack Match Jam on October 6, 2026.

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