# Last Light vs Byte

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Byte at none against Last Light's 1. Byte also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Last Light's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Last Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Byte asks for nothing beyond the download.

Byte holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Light has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Last Light ships an update every 9 days, Byte every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Light | Byte |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-light-idle-space-swarm/id6792173366/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-sized-tycoon/id6792836682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HADDAN BRYANT WARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787526581) | [Boolean Bros LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890936797) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-light-idle-space-swarm/id6792173366)

Engage in a relaxing idle clicker where you command a self-replicating swarm to consume entire solar systems. Watch your fleet grow and evolve as you progress through an endless roguelite loop, unlocking permanent upgrades and discovering new star types.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Visually simulated fleet of ships, Roguelite progression loop, Permanent upgrades via Blueprint Data, Offline progress tracking, Discoverable star types, In-game catalog of consumed systems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Byte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-sized-tycoon/id6792836682)

Develop a tech startup from humble beginnings into a global powerhouse. Manage resources, enhance your infrastructure, and recruit talent to outmaneuver competitors and achieve unparalleled success in the market.

**Highlights:** Build a tech empire, Master resource management, Upgrade infrastructure, Expand talent pool, Conquer the market

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Light free?

Last Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Byte free?

Byte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Last Light or Byte?

Byte is rated higher. Last Light averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Byte averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Last Light or Byte have ads?

Both Last Light and Byte show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Last Light or Byte?

Last Light ships an update every 9 days, and Byte every 2 days. Most recently, Last Light was updated on October 31, 2026 and Byte on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*