Comparison

Lightopus (Appxplore) vs Seashine

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

Seashine

Explore a mysterious, dangerous underworld as a fragile jellyfish. Absorb light to survive longer and evade bizarre creatures lurking in the darkness. Experience an endless, unique survival quest with intuitive touch controls and a dynamic soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Endless underworld exploration
  • Unique, unlimited gameplay
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Dynamic reactive soundtrack
  • Survival against bizarre creatures
Features
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How long will you survive in the abyss? Dive now into the abyss, in an endless quest for survival. You are born as a fragile jellyfish, struggling to maintain a fading light in the darkness of the deep ocean caves. Explore this mysterious underworld and absorb all the light you find on your way to live a few more seconds. But be aware... As poetic as this place seems to be, bizarre creatures and plants lurk in the obscurity, waiting to take a bite of you! Survival of the fittest inside nature's most well kept secret, the depths of the ocean. - Explore a gorgeous and endless underworld full of unknown dangers and strange creatures. - An unlimited experience where each game is unique. You'll never face the same challenge twice. - Intuitive controls specially made for touch devices. - A beautiful dynamic soundtrack reacting to the environment.

Screenshots

Lightopus (Appxplore)4 screens
Seashine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seashine at 94% against Lightopus (Appxplore)'s 56%. Seashine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 38). Lightopus (Appxplore)'s advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lightopus (Appxplore) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Seashine sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seashine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seashine has 4.7K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Lightopus (Appxplore)'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Seashine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightopus (Appxplore) ships an update every 3 weeks, Seashine monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lightopus (Appxplore) versus Seashine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightopus (Appxplore)Seashine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings384.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB217 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.Patrick Ellis

Customer experience

Lightopus (Appxplore)

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

Seashine

All ratings4,713 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%

Bugs and requests

Lightopus (Appxplore)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Seashine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Disappearing collectibles or progress loss
  • Inconsistent enemy spawn patterns

Requested features

5 requests
  • Peaceful exploration mode without enemies
  • More diverse environments and creatures
  • Ability to play as other sea creatures
  • Multiplayer or co-op gameplay
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightopus (Appxplore)

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

Seashine

One-time6
  • 40 Stars$0.49
  • 100 Stars$0.99
  • 200 Stars$1.89
Show 3 more
  • 400 Stars$2.99
  • Star Doubler$3.99
  • 800 Stars$4.99

Questions

Is Lightopus (Appxplore) free?
Lightopus (Appxplore) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seashine free?
Seashine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lightopus (Appxplore) or Seashine?
Seashine is rated higher. Lightopus (Appxplore) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Seashine averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Lightopus (Appxplore) or Seashine have ads?
Neither Lightopus (Appxplore) nor Seashine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightopus (Appxplore) or Seashine?
Lightopus (Appxplore) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Seashine monthly. Most recently, Lightopus (Appxplore) was updated on July 5, 2026 and Seashine on September 25, 2026.

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