Comparison

Lightopus (Appxplore) vs Tentacle Wars ™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lightopus (Appxplore)

Embark on an epic quest to rescue young creatures from the clutches of Abyss monsters. Navigate challenging levels with intuitive controls, stunning graphics, and engaging gameplay. Face formidable bosses and strive for high scores.

Highlights
  • Full HD devices support
  • Intuitive touch or virtual joypad controls
  • Fun and addictive gameplay
  • Attractive graphics and character movements
  • Face various monster bosses
  • Checkpoint system
  • Leaderboards & Achievements
Features
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All the Lightopuses in the Abyss were killed and their remaining young captured by the monsters of the Abyss. You are the only Lightopus alive, a species on the brink of extinction. Your mission is to rescue the young Lightopus and free them from the Abyss monsters' seal-zones. - Features - • Full HD devices support • Unique and intuitive control: Optional touch control or virtual joypad • Fun and addictive gameplay • Attractive graphics • Lively character movements with AI • Face various monster bosses with special powers • Checkpoint System • Leaderboards & Achievements Support • Original and attractive music - Reviews - G4's Knuckle Up- The Best Mobile Games “I’m going to go out on a limb and predict Lightopus will be a future Hall of Famer for the App Store.” 148Apps - Editor's Choice “This game is not to be missed by those looking for something new to enchant them on the iOS platform.” Touch Arcade - Beauty Through Motion “Every feature adds to a superb overall presentation that just works.” Pocket Gamer - Silver Award “This is innovative gaming at its finest, and whilst it's let down by a few niggles, they're not enough to spoil what is a fantastically enjoyable, highly playable arcade adventure.” AppTudes - Editor's Choice “Lightopus is a beautifully crafted game. The game looks great on retina display, and the gameplay is both unusual and addictive. If players are looking for a challenging yet simple game, Lightopus is worth checking out.” AppSpy - A Unique Experience “Lightopus is visually intriguing and aurally relaxing, as you swim around protecting your babies, and having them feed on your enemies. A unique experience.” If you face any technical issues on your device, we would appreciate it if you can contact us prior to writing a negative review. We will try to address the issue as soon as possible. For the latest news, updates, and events LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/appxplore Official http://www.appxplore.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/appxplore Twitter http://twitter.com/appxplore

About

Tentacle Wars ™

Engage in a microscopic strategy game within an alien organism. Control antibody cells to capture enemy cells by drawing DNA tentacles, managing energy, and defending against an intelligent opponent. Features a campaign mode and online multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Microscopic battlefield gameplay
  • Single-player campaign with 80 missions
  • Draw DNA tentacles to capture cells
  • Energy management and attack boosting
  • Intelligent enemy AI
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Retina display support
Features
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ENTER A MICROSCOPIC BATTLEFIELD INSIDE THE BODY OF AN ALIEN LIFE FORM. Fascinating Single- and Multiplayer Strategy Game Intense Audiovisual Experience Based on the popular Flash Game with 25 Million Fans • 80 Missions in an Exceptional Campaign Mode A contaminated alien organism is about to die... Take a deep look inside, while it launches its final defense program. Enter a microscopic world of cells, neurons and DNA tentacles. Take control of the last antibody cells and save the entire species from extinction. • Make the Impossible Possible You can cure the organism by capturing enemy cells. To do this, draw a line between green antibody and red enemy cells. This will launch DNA tentacles which drain energy from enemy cell cores and eventually overtake them. Keep an eye on your energy supply and boost your attacks by cutting the tentacles. Capture all enemy cells to secure a zone. Cure all zones and the life form will survive… • Furious Enemy Beware of an intelligent and wide awake enemy which fights back without ever giving up. You’ll need to stay focused and master the art of “Tentacle War” in order to prevent the death of your host. • Online Multiplayer Mode Invite your friends for exciting online battles. Use Matchmaking or Friend Invitation options. - All New Game Experience - Easy to Get Into, Hard to Put Down - Retina Display Support - Microscopic World - Suspenseful Atmosphere - 80 Single Player Missions - Online Multiplayer via Game Center - Original Soundtrack - Perfect Touch Control

Screenshots

Lightopus (Appxplore)4 screens
Tentacle Wars ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lightopus (Appxplore) and Tentacle Wars ™ both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Tentacle Wars ™'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Lightopus (Appxplore)'s. Tentacle Wars ™ also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 38). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightopus (Appxplore) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tentacle Wars ™ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lightopus (Appxplore) against 4.4 for Tentacle Wars ™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tentacle Wars ™ has 7.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Lightopus (Appxplore)'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Tentacle Wars ™'s.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lightopus (Appxplore) versus Tentacle Wars ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightopus (Appxplore)Tentacle Wars ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)4.4 (7.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings387.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.06.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB45 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG

Customer experience

Lightopus (Appxplore)

All ratings37 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.0%

Tentacle Wars ™

All ratings7,123 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,033 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative4.9%

Bugs and requests

Lightopus (Appxplore)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tentacle Wars ™

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Multiplayer mode not working for some users
  • Saved progress not carrying over after reinstalls

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level creator or editor
  • Multiplayer mode improvements
  • Difficulty settings or an easy mode
  • Ability to disable ads after purchase

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightopus (Appxplore)

One-time2
  • Stars Pack$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
2 purchases

Tentacle Wars ™

One-time2
  • Vaccine 5 Pack$0.99
  • Vaccine 15 Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Lightopus (Appxplore) free?
Lightopus (Appxplore) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tentacle Wars ™ free?
Tentacle Wars ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lightopus (Appxplore) or Tentacle Wars ™?
Tentacle Wars ™ is rated higher. Lightopus (Appxplore) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Tentacle Wars ™ averages 4.4 from 7.1K ratings.
Do Lightopus (Appxplore) or Tentacle Wars ™ have ads?
Neither Lightopus (Appxplore) nor Tentacle Wars ™ shows ads.

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