Free vs. unlocked
FREE — NO PURCHASE NEEDED
Daily puzzle, every day
Weekend double acrostics
~20 starter pack puzzles
Daily hint replenishment
One streak shield per week
Leaderboard after daily solve
Shareable result cards
Classic Mode (after 25–30 puzzles)
ONE-TIME UNLOCK (~$4.99)
Everything in free
~200 puzzle base library
All themed packs (purchased separately)
The daily puzzle is always free
The daily puzzle never goes behind a paywall. Every day, a new puzzle — the same one for every player worldwide — is available at no cost. This includes the weekend double acrostics.
The daily puzzle is the heart of Lamplit. If you only ever play the free tier, you still get a high-quality new puzzle every single day.
The starter pack
When you first install Lamplit, around 20 puzzles from the starter pack are available for free. These are full-quality puzzles — not watered-down demos — chosen to give new players a proper introduction to the acrostic format across a range of themes and difficulties.
The starter pack is enough to comfortably unlock Classic Mode (which requires completing 25–30 puzzles when combined with daily puzzle completions).
The free tier is genuinely good. It's not a crippled teaser designed to frustrate you into paying. If the daily puzzle is all you want, that's a complete experience.
What requires a purchase
The one-time unlock expands your library to around 200 puzzles. It's a single purchase with no subscription — you pay once and own it permanently.
Themed puzzle packs (Weather, Literature, Mythology, etc.) are purchased individually. You only buy the themes that interest you.
Hint bundles and streak shield bundles are optional top-ups if your free allowance runs low. They're never required to keep playing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create an account?
No. Lamplit doesn't require an account. Game Center handles leaderboards and achievements using your existing Apple ID. Everything else is stored locally on your device.
Are there ads in the free tier?
No. Lamplit is completely ad-free, for all players, with no exceptions
Will the free content change over time?
The daily puzzle always replenishes — that's permanent. The starter pack is fixed. New content is released as paid packs, though seasonal free puzzles may occasionally be offered as promotions.