Comparison

Nullbeam vs Light Rim

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

Head to head
About

Nullbeam

Strategically place and rotate mirrors to guide laser beams and charge data nodes. Solve over 500 increasingly difficult puzzles while avoiding hazardous red cores. Earn in-game currency to unlock helpful upgrades and tackle daily challenges.

Highlights
  • 500+ laser puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Drag and rotate mirrors
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Offline gameplay
  • No account required
Features
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Place and rotate mirrors to reflect laser beams into every data node. Charge them all without letting a laser hit a red core. Nullbeam is a fast, tactile reflection puzzle about building clever laser routes through an arena. Line up each angle, use mirrors to relay beams, avoid forbidden red obstacles, and keep every node charged long enough to complete the level. MASTER THE GRID - Solve 500 laser puzzles, progressively increasing in difficulty - Return for a daily challenge - Drag and rotate mirrors with precise controls - Restart fast and try new angles BUILD YOUR RUN Earn Entropy as you solve levels, then unlock optional upgrades such as Phase Cloak, Predictor, and Slow Scan. Upgrades help soften the pressure to complete levels faster. PLAY ON YOUR TERMS - No account or login required - Progress is stored on your device - Gameplay works offline - Optional rewarded ads never replace normal progress Reflect beams, charge every node, & avoid the red cores.

About

Light Rim

Features
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Light Rim — A Beautiful 3D Light Puzzle Game Guide beams of light through increasingly complex puzzles. Place mirrors to bend the light, prisms to split it into rainbows, and portals to teleport it across the grid. Light up every sprite to solve each level. Features: • 99999+ hand-crafted puzzles with smooth difficulty progression • 3D top-down view with gorgeous lighting and reflections • Mirrors, Prisms, Portals, One-Way Walls, and Color Filters • Split light into multiple beams for complex solutions • Color filters that change beam color — only matching sprites light up • Beautiful warm gold-and-purple visual style • No ads, no timers — relax and solve at your own pace How to Play: • Tap empty cells to place mirrors • Light beams bounce off mirrors at 90° • Prisms split one beam into three • Portals teleport light to a paired portal • Light up all sprites to win From simple reflections to mind-bending multi-color puzzles, Light Rim grows more beautiful with every level you solve.

Screenshots

Nullbeam4 screens
Light Rim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nullbeam at none against Light Rim's 5. Nullbeam also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Light Rim's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Light Rim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Nullbeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nullbeam ships an update every 9 days, Light Rim every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Nullbeam versus Light Rim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNullbeamLight Rim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEORGE CHKHAIDZECalm Game Studio

In-app purchases

None

Nullbeam

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Light Rim

One-time5
  • Beginner Gift$0.99
  • Coins 500$4.99
  • Best Offer$9.99
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  • Coins 1300$12.99
  • Mega Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Nullbeam free?
Nullbeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Rim free?
Light Rim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nullbeam or Light Rim have ads?
Both Nullbeam and Light Rim show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nullbeam or Light Rim?
Nullbeam ships an update every 9 days, and Light Rim every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nullbeam was updated on October 31, 2026 and Light Rim on October 31, 2026.

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