LightUp Learning vs Following Directions Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LightUp Learning
Build and learn about electronic circuits using magnetic blocks. Visualize electricity flow and program projects with drag-and-drop coding. Requires a physical LightUp kit.
- Magnetic circuit block assembly
- Visualize electricity flow
- Drag-and-drop coding interface
- Project building guides
- X-ray vision for circuits
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This is a companion app for the LightUp Edison and Tesla Kit. Build and learn about electronic circuits with LightUp kits and the LightUp Learning app. Magnetically snap together circuit blocks to build cool projects without needing to use wires, breadboards, or soldering irons. Take a photo and the LightUp Learning app will help out when you need a hand. It even gives you x-ray vision, letting you see the electricity flowing around your circuit! Ready to code? Simply drag and drop code blocks on your iPad to make a Music Box, Alarm and more! Purchase your very own LightUp kit at www.lightup.io.
Following Directions Game
This educational app provides a fun and interactive way for students to practice following various types of directions. It offers a wide range of exercises, from single-step to complex instructions, and is designed to be engaging for children while helping them improve their listening and comprehension skills.
- Single step directions
- Multi step directions
- Complex direction exercises
- Spatial concepts practice
- Customizable content
- User progress tracking
- Special needs support
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This app is a fun way to help your students learn to pay close attention to directions. The app includes the following type of directions: - Single step directions - Multi step directions - Touch A, then B - Before you touch A, touch B - After you touch A, touch B - Before & After Mixed - Complex direction - Spatial concepts WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT - The app makes learning fun - The app a huge set of examples - The app is simple and easy to use - The app is fully customizable - The app tracks user progress - Easy to differentiate - Works great for kids with special needs - Most importantly kids love using it and make rapid progress WHY DO KIDS LOVE IT - Kids love playing games - Fun, simple, interactive - Cute graphics and engaging questions - Huge variety keeps kids engaged and asking for more HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at support@grasshopperapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Following Directions Game at 98% against LightUp Learning's 32%. Following Directions Game also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). LightUp Learning's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
LightUp Learning is free to download; Following Directions Game costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Following Directions Game holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of LightUp Learning's written reviews are positive against 98% of Following Directions Game's.
LightUp Learning ships an update every 2 months, Following Directions Game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LightUp Learning | Following Directions Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) | 4.2 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | 97.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LightUp | Innovative Investments Limited |
Customer experience
LightUp Learning
Following Directions Game
Bugs and requests
LightUp Learning
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Following Directions Game
Reported bugs
3 issues- Not working (no pictures, just words)
- Glitch on screen asking for motorcycle, only sunflower shows
- Problem in group 2 category not fixed
Requested features
6 requests- Track client progress
- Integrate alphabet, numbers, and colors
- Add more levels
- Vary for older learners
- Option to add players
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- Speed up timing of interactions
In-app purchases
LightUp Learning
No in-app purchases
Following Directions Game
No in-app purchases
Questions
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