Lightopus (Appxplore) vs Fly Trapper!
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
Fly Trapper!
Evolve by consuming bugs and hazmats in a botanic lab. Beware of harmful insects and upgrade your abilities to consume them all. Navigate the lab and grow stronger.
- Eat bugs and hazmats to evolve
- Conquer the botanic lab
- Beware of harmful bugs
- Upgrade to eat multiple bugs
- Progressive evolution mechanics
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- Eat bugs and hazmats to EVOLVE! - Conquer the botanic lab! - Some bugs can hurt you, be carfeul! - Upgrade yourself to eat them all in once!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lightopus (Appxplore) at 4.4 against Fly Trapper!'s 3.0. Lightopus (Appxplore) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (38 vs 5). Fly Trapper!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Lightopus (Appxplore) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Fly Trapper! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightopus (Appxplore) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightopus (Appxplore) has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Lightopus (Appxplore)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Fly Trapper!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Lightopus (Appxplore) ships an update every 3 weeks, Fly Trapper! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightopus (Appxplore) | Fly Trapper! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (38 ratings) — better | 3.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd. | Any Games OU |
Customer experience
Lightopus (Appxplore)
Fly Trapper!
In-app purchases
Lightopus (Appxplore)
- Stars Pack$0.99
- Premium Upgrade$1.99
Fly Trapper!
No in-app purchases
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