Lightopus (Appxplore) vs Tentacles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Tentacles
Embark on a surreal journey through a mad professor's mind, battling odd monsters and collecting eyeballs. Explore twisted mental landscapes, upgrade your abilities, and uncover secrets in this unique 3D adventure.
- Endless runner with unique limb mechanics
- Explore surreal mental landscapes
- Battle odd monsters
- Collect eyeballs and secret eggs
- Upgrade powers and abilities
- Achievements and leaderboards
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Welcome to the mind of a mad professor for an all-you-can-eat eyeball buffet. Dr. Phluff’s obsession with everything cute has driven him mad, and only you can save him. Tap your way through the layers of the professor’s amazingly twisted mind. Set in a captivating 3D world, odd monsters hide behind every corner. Explore the many creepy layers of Dr. Phluff’s mind from his Paranoia to his Super-Ego and beyond. Dispatch enemies, collect squishy eyeballs and secret eggs, gain powers and abilities, and compete against your friends. Features: - TWICE the limbs of a regular endless runner - A professor with the head of a dolphin - Explore Guilt, Hysteria, Shame and Regret - Upgrade your powers and tentacles - Achievements, Leaderboards and Hats PLEASE NOTE: Tentacles: Enter the Mind is completely free to play but has optional in-app purchases. In-app purchases can be disabled through your device settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lightopus (Appxplore) at 4.4 against Tentacles's 4.0. Lightopus (Appxplore) also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). Tentacles's advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 40). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Lightopus (Appxplore) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tentacles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lightopus (Appxplore) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 173 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Lightopus (Appxplore)'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Tentacles's.
Lightopus (Appxplore) ships an update every 3 weeks, Tentacles every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightopus (Appxplore) | Tentacles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (40 ratings) — better | 4.0 (173 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews — better | 46.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 173 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd. | Flashbulb ApS |
Customer experience
Lightopus (Appxplore)
Tentacles
Bugs and requests
Lightopus (Appxplore)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tentacles
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game resets progress after closing and reopening
- Purchased upgrades/gear disappearing
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Syncing issues with cloud/social features
Requested features
4 requests- More varied enemy types and level designs
- Checkpoint/save system improvements
- Ability to customize controls and camera angles
- Additional game modes or challenges
In-app purchases
Lightopus (Appxplore)
- Stars Pack$0.99
- Premium Upgrade$1.99
Tentacles
- 15,000 Gold$0.99
- Cash Calf - Good choice$0.99
- The Golden Sledgehammer!$0.99
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- Cash cow - Smart choice!$1.99
- The Bewitching Black Beauty!$1.99
- 50,000 Gold$2.99
- Disable Ads Forever$2.99
- Golden goose - Clever decision!$3.99
- 200,000 Gold$4.99
- 400,000 Gold$9.99
Questions
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