# RutLock vs First Light

RutLock and First Light are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. RutLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and First Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RutLock ships an update every 3 days, First Light every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RutLock | First Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Size | 76 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brock Manns](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801580002) | [Michael Glazebrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801587806) |

## What reviewers say

### RutLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rutlock/id6801580000)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RutLock Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| RutLock Ultimate | $99.99 | per year |


### First Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-light-deer-antler-score/id6801640034)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Light Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| First Light Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RutLock free?

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

### Is First Light free?

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

### Do RutLock or First Light have ads?

Neither RutLock nor First Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RutLock or First Light?

RutLock ships an update every 3 days, and First Light every 5 days. Most recently, RutLock was updated on November 7, 2026 and First Light on November 8, 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.*