# Lightbot Jr vs Monument Valley 2

The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley 2 at 4.7 against Lightbot Jr's 4.2. Monument Valley 2 also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 11) and chart position (#24 vs #190). Lightbot Jr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Lightbot Jr costs $2.99 and Monument Valley 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Monument Valley 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightbot Jr ships an update every 2 months, Monument Valley 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightbot Jr | Monument Valley 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbot-jr-coding-puzzles-for-ages-4-plus/id858640629/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-2/id1187265767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #190 | **#24** |
| Size | 54 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpriteBox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/517384301) | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightbot Jr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbot-jr-coding-puzzles-for-ages-4-plus/id858640629)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Introduce young children to programming concepts through engaging puzzles. Players guide characters to solve challenges using sequencing, debugging, and loops, fostering a foundational understanding of computer science.  Supports multiple players and languages.

**Highlights:** Sequencing instructions, Debugging problems, Creating reusable procedures, Executing loops, 42 challenging levels, Multiple player profiles, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monument Valley 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-2/id1187265767)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Puzzle, #37 Top Paid · Adventure, #165 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure offers a beautiful, impossible world with contemporary visuals and immersive audio.

**Highlights:** Guide mother and child through magical architecture, Discover illusionary pathways and puzzles, Learn secrets of Sacred Geometry, Standalone new story, Individually crafted puzzles, Contemporary geometric visuals, Beautiful interactive audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 🧩 Unique and creative puzzles
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 👨‍👧 Compelling mother-daughter storyline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Gameplay is too short and easy
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🔁 Lacks replayability and challenge compared to the first game
- 📚 Unclear or underdeveloped storyline

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging and complex puzzles
- Additional levels and content updates
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Deeper exploration of the Monument Valley lore and characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightbot Jr free?

Lightbot Jr costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monument Valley 2 free?

Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightbot Jr or Monument Valley 2?

Monument Valley 2 is rated higher. Lightbot Jr averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Monument Valley 2 averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Lightbot Jr or Monument Valley 2 have ads?

Neither Lightbot Jr nor Monument Valley 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightbot Jr or Monument Valley 2?

Lightbot Jr ships an update every 2 months, and Monument Valley 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Lightbot Jr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monument Valley 2 on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lightbot Jr or Monument Valley 2?

Lightbot Jr currently peaks at #190 in the App Store charts, and Monument Valley 2 at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*