# Tappy Cat vs Light

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tappy Cat at free with in-app purchases against Light's subscription. Tappy Cat also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). Light's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 85 months) and ratings volume (194K vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tappy Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light has 194K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 75% positive.

Tappy Cat ships an update every 85 months, Light every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tappy Cat | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-cat/id815915933/reviews) | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **194K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 75.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 85 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 137 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Tappy Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-cat/id815915933)

Test your skills and reflexes in this endless runner game. Tap the screen to make your cat jump between rooftops and aim for the highest score possible. See how far you can guide your feline friend.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Rooftop platforming, High score chasing, Skill and reaction test, Endless gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584)

Guide a stickman through a neon world, jumping and flipping between shapes to make them glow. Navigate increasingly complex levels with moving obstacles and avoid hazards to achieve a high score. Unlock new challenges and benefits through a weekly subscription.

**Highlights:** Jump, flip, and slide between neon shapes, Make shapes glow, Collect stars to raise score, Navigate moving, rotating, and exploding shapes, Avoid lethal spikes, Unlock new levels weekly

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lit Pack | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 for subs | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack for subscribers | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack (no-ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack second purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe for subs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Booster for subs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Unique and creative concept
- 🕹️ Satisfying and challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Paywall blocking progression
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in some levels
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🕰️ Levels get repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Revive button spawning in unreachable areas
- Certain levels being unbeatable or glitchy
- Ad banners obstructing gameplay

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Endless/procedurally generated mode
- Level editor and sharing functionality
- Ability to customize character skins
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tappy Cat free?

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

### Is Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tappy Cat or Light?

Light is rated higher. Tappy Cat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Light averages 4.7 from 194K ratings.

### Do Tappy Cat or Light have ads?

Both Tappy Cat and Light show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tappy Cat or Light?

Tappy Cat ships an update every 85 months, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tappy Cat was updated on October 4, 2026 and Light on October 21, 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.*