# hitAbox vs Light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hitAbox at none against Light's 17. hitAbox also leads on ads (none vs shown). Light's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. hitAbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

hitAbox ships an update every 10 months, Light every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hitAbox | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **194K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 186 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gabriele Fantoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/668980601) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### hitAbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitabox/id931198484)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584)

Guide a stickman through a neon world, jumping and flipping between shapes to make them glow. Navigate increasingly complex levels with moving obstacles and avoid hazards to achieve a high score. Unlock new challenges and benefits through a weekly subscription.

**Highlights:** Jump, flip, and slide between neon shapes, Make shapes glow, Collect stars to raise score, Navigate moving, rotating, and exploding shapes, Avoid lethal spikes, Unlock new levels weekly

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lit Pack | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 for subs | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack for subscribers | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack (no-ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack second purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe for subs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Booster for subs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Unique and creative concept
- 🕹️ Satisfying and challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Paywall blocking progression
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in some levels
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🕰️ Levels get repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Revive button spawning in unreachable areas
- Certain levels being unbeatable or glitchy
- Ad banners obstructing gameplay

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Endless/procedurally generated mode
- Level editor and sharing functionality
- Ability to customize character skins
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hitAbox free?

hitAbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light free?

Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do hitAbox or Light have ads?

Light shows ads; hitAbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, hitAbox or Light?

hitAbox ships an update every 10 months, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, hitAbox was updated on October 26, 2026 and Light on November 2, 2026.

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