Comparison

Five vs Light Sort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Five

Arrange number tiles to create sequences that sum to multiples of five. This logic puzzle offers 100 hand-crafted challenges, from easy to expert. Stuck? Get hints or create your own puzzles for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Number tile arrangement
  • Sequences sum to multiples of five
  • 100 hand-crafted puzzles
  • Hint system
  • Custom puzzle creation
  • Crossword-style number challenges
Features
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A new challenge for puzzle lovers – from the creator of the numerical board game hit Five-O! If you've played Five-O, you'll find the rules to be simple and familiar. Just arrange the tiles onto the blank spaces in the puzzle so that every sequence adds up to a multiple of five (5, 10, 15, etc.). The puzzles start out with a set of dark tiles that are locked in place. It’s like a crossword puzzle of numbers! There are 100 hand-crafted puzzles ranging from easy to extremely challenging. But don't worry! If you get stuck, you can tap the lightbulb button to earn a hint. You can even create brand new puzzles to play yourself! You choose the size of the puzzle and how many starting tiles to reveal. You'll never run out of new puzzles to play! And if you haven't played Five-O, the board game, be sure to check that one out as well!

About

Light Sort

Features
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Power Up the Grid in Light Sort! Welcome to Light Sort, a brilliant puzzle game that will test your mind and dazzle your eyes. Your task is simple: guide colorful energy cells to their designated sockets. Once a socket receives the correct number and color of cells, it powers up and lights an incandescent bulb. As you progress, the puzzles become more intricate. You'll encounter new challenges like multi-colored cells, splitters, and a variety of unique socket configurations. Every successful connection reveals a little more of the world, filling it with vibrant light and a sense of accomplishment. Key Features: Satisfying Gameplay: A unique blend of color sorting and circuit-based puzzles. Hundreds of Levels: A huge array of handcrafted levels, from easy-to-learn to mind-bendingly difficult. Stunning Visuals: Minimalist design with beautiful light effects and a calm, atmospheric soundtrack. Play at Your Own Pace: No timers, no pressure. Simply relax and enjoy the challenge. Are you ready to sort the cells and light up the world? Download Light Sort today and start your journey!

Screenshots

Five4 screens
Light Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light Sort at none against Five's 1. Five's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Five sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Five versus Light Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveLight Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurt SteinBACKPACK GAMES YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI

Bugs and requests

Five

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progress not synced with iCloud
  • Ad-free restoration issue
  • Incorrect level 71
  • Incorrect level 85

Requested features

6 requests
  • Puzzles with higher numbers
  • Fix incorrect levels (71, 85)
  • Limit hints
  • Add more levels
  • Allow screen rotation (landscape/portrait)
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  • Chance to see final configuration

Light Sort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Five

One-time1
  • Ad Removal$0.99
None

Light Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five free?
Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Sort free?
Light Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Five or Light Sort have ads?
Both Five and Light Sort show ads.

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