# Lightkeeper vs Loomwork

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loomwork at weekly against Lightkeeper's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightkeeper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Loomwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightkeeper ships an update every 3 weeks, Loomwork weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightkeeper | Loomwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomwork-nonogram-puzzles/id6822596109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 134 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEHMET CANKER (TR)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565350155) | [Brendan Pan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895428119) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightkeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightkeeper-nonogram-story/id6795631630)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Lights | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Loomwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomwork-nonogram-puzzles/id6822596109)

Solve logic-based picture puzzles with a calm and fair experience. Every puzzle is solvable by logic alone, with no guessing required. Enjoy a beautiful interface with original pixel art and seasonal content.

**Highlights:** Logic-based puzzles with single solutions, No ads, lives, or penalty for wrong marks, Over 280 original pixel art pictures, Seasonal puzzle packs, Color nonogram puzzles, Intuitive touch controls for large grids, Unlimited hints and undo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loomwork Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightkeeper free?

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

### Is Loomwork free?

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

### Do Lightkeeper or Loomwork have ads?

Neither Lightkeeper nor Loomwork shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightkeeper or Loomwork?

Lightkeeper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loomwork weekly. Most recently, Lightkeeper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Loomwork on October 29, 2026.

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