Comparison

Alien Swarm 3 vs Glow Monsters

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

Head to head
About

Alien Swarm 3

Features
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If you are a fan of arcade games then you will have already played lots of great space arcade games, well now you can take it to the next level with Alien Swarm 3D. The aliens are invading again, swarming around in dazzling attack patterns. You're task is simple, blow'em all to bits! Can you defeat wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders to save the galaxy. Blast the invaders as they spin and whirl through space in this old school arcade invader game. After 4 fantastic waves you'll get a bonus round, score lots of points to insure you get that next free life. Your ship is equipped with a mega powered blaster, you have unlimited fire power ... unfortunately they do as well! From the golden era of video games we bring this retro arcade game firmly into the 21st century. Its Free so download it now and help defend the galaxy from this band of invading aliens know as Alien Swarm 3D. To control your space ship, pop into the settings screen and choose from tilt action or on screen buttons. Stay calm, don't panic, keep your hair on and you may just survive. Another fabulous shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.

About

Glow Monsters

Navigate mazes, eat glowing collectibles, and evade monsters with unique skills. Rotate bridges to change paths and survive over 100 levels across multiple planets in this arcade-style puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Pac-Man style maze gameplay
  • Rotating bridge path control
  • Monster evasion with special skills
  • Action, puzzle, and arcade mix
  • Over 100 levels on 6 planets
  • Challenge modes
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Eat all of the cubics, evade the monsters and survive... in Glow Monsters! A great new Pac Man styled arcade game for 2015 Rotate the bridge to switch the path’s direction. Survive until you eat all the cubics in each maze. Various glow monsters with special skills will try to catch you, escape from them using the rotating bridges and give the monsters the slip! ◆ FEATURES ◆ - Unique mix of genres, with action, puzzle, and classic arcade game play elements. - Creative gameplay – Create your own way to beat each stage. - Two buttons, tons of strategies. - Various monsters with different special skills. - More than 100 levels on 6 planets. - Mind blowing challenge modes. - Beautiful glow graphics designed to support both iPhone and iPad. ◆ SUPPORT ◆ Help us improve our game. We love your feedback. Contact us at glowmonsters@gmail.com Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://twitter.com/cm_games

Screenshots

Alien Swarm 34 screens
Glow Monsters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alien Swarm 3 at none against Glow Monsters's 1. Glow Monsters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). On price 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. Glow Monsters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alien Swarm 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, Glow Monsters every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alien Swarm 3 versus Glow Monsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien Swarm 3Glow Monsters
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGalatic DroidsCrescent Moon Games LLC

Bugs and requests

Alien Swarm 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Glow Monsters

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on start
  • Cannot access last planet
  • Swastika level is offensive

Requested features

9 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • In-app purchases for upgrades
  • Skippable ads
  • Less frequent ads
  • Ad removal for a minimal price
Show 4 more
  • Ad-free version
  • Option to bypass ads
  • Improve ladder shape clarity
  • Remove from purchase history

In-app purchases

None

Alien Swarm 3

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glow Monsters

One-time1
  • Permanent ADs Removal$1.99

Questions

Is Alien Swarm 3 free?
Alien Swarm 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glow Monsters free?
Glow Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alien Swarm 3 or Glow Monsters have ads?
Alien Swarm 3 shows ads; Glow Monsters does not.
Which is updated more often, Alien Swarm 3 or Glow Monsters?
Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, and Glow Monsters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien Swarm 3 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Glow Monsters on October 26, 2026.

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