Comparison

Lightopus (Appxplore) vs Brutal.io

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

Brutal.io

Engage in real-time 2D physics battles in an online arena. Control a car with a flail, outmaneuver opponents, and use strategic physics-based tactics to win. Avoid sentinels that steal energy.

Highlights
  • Real-time online battles
  • 2D physics gameplay
  • Car and flail control
  • Strategic combat
  • Global multiplayer
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Welcome to Brutal.io, the thrilling online game created by the mind behind Wings.io! Dive into the action-packed world of this 2D physics game, where you'll join millions of players from around the globe in real-time battles. Master the art of controlling your car and wielding your flail to outmaneuver opponents. Easy to pick up, yet challenging to master, click to release your flail and click again to call it back. Beware of the green sentinels that will steal energy if you lose focus. Brutal.io's gameplay is driven by pure 2D physics, allowing you to develop ingenious strategies to outwit your foes. Crush them against walls, lie in ambush at the central area's entrance, or surprise them in the midst of your car and flail. Craft your path to victory in this intense online arena.

Screenshots

Lightopus (Appxplore)4 screens
Brutal.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brutal.io at none against Lightopus (Appxplore)'s 2. Brutal.io also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 40). Lightopus (Appxplore)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Brutal.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightopus (Appxplore) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brutal.io has 5.1K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Lightopus (Appxplore)'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Brutal.io's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightopus (Appxplore) ships an update every 3 weeks, Brutal.io every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lightopus (Appxplore) versus Brutal.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightopus (Appxplore)Brutal.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (40 ratings) — better3.9 (5.1K ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better57.5% of reviews
Number of ratings405.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.Think Alike, Lda

Customer experience

Lightopus (Appxplore)

All ratings37 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative30.8%

Brutal.io

All ratings5,065 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative32.8%

Bugs and requests

Lightopus (Appxplore)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Brutal.io

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flail glitching and causing unintended deaths
  • Invisible players and objects
  • Freezing and unresponsive controls
  • Inconsistent collision detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode with bots
  • Different game modes (team, battle royale)
  • Ability to customize character/flail
  • Leaderboard and achievements
  • Improved matchmaking/skill-based pairing

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightopus (Appxplore)

One-time2
  • Stars Pack$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
None

Brutal.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightopus (Appxplore) free?
Lightopus (Appxplore) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brutal.io free?
Brutal.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightopus (Appxplore) or Brutal.io?
Lightopus (Appxplore) is rated higher. Lightopus (Appxplore) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Brutal.io averages 3.9 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Lightopus (Appxplore) or Brutal.io have ads?
Brutal.io shows ads; Lightopus (Appxplore) does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightopus (Appxplore) or Brutal.io?
Lightopus (Appxplore) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brutal.io every 2 months. Most recently, Lightopus (Appxplore) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Brutal.io on October 23, 2026.

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