Comparison

Glow Monsters vs Catch the Candy 2

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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

About

Catch the Candy 2

Embark on a sweet quest with vibrant graphics and physics-based puzzles. Guide a hungry hero through beautifully crafted levels inspired by global cultures, experiencing heartwarming emotions and laughter. Challenge your brain with innovative obstacles to reach tantalizing treats.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Vibrant new graphics
  • Emotional character reactions
  • Beautifully crafted levels
  • Culturally inspired adventures
  • Innovative obstacles
Features
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Fluffy is back, and he's even hungrier for candy than before! With vibrant new graphics that bring this whimsical world to life, you’ll embark on a sweet quest filled with exciting new physics-based puzzles, heartwarming emotions, and laughs! A World of Wonder: Explore beautifully crafted levels, each bursting with color and creativity! From ancient Egyptian tombs to a quaint grocery store, every setting is a feast for the eyes. The charming art style invites you into a magical realm where candy dreams come true! Emotional Gameplay: Your hero now expresses a range of emotions with every new challenge he faces! Watch him beam with joy when he catches a piece of candy, frown in frustration when a puzzle is tricky, and react to any new things he discovers. Puzzle Perfection: Challenge your brain with innovative physics-based puzzles! Use the character's tail and the environment to maneuver past ingenious obstacles and reach those tantalizing treats. Each level offers a unique twist, ensuring that no two challenges are the same! Cultural Adventures: Journey through levels inspired by beloved stories from around the world! Encounter playful references that introduce you to a variety of cultures in a fun and engaging way. There’s always something new to discover! Catch the Candy 2 invites you to enjoy a colorful experience filled with laughter, learning and, of course, candy! Whether you’re a puzzle pro or just diving in, get ready to catch your dreams and sweeten your day in this enchanting sequel. So use physical logic, grab your candy-loving spirit and jump into the sweetest adventure yet!

Screenshots

Glow Monsters4 screens
Catch the Candy 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Catch the Candy 2 at 4.8 against Glow Monsters's 4.1. Catch the Candy 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 16). Glow Monsters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 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. Catch the Candy 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catch the Candy 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch the Candy 2 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Glow Monsters's written reviews are positive against 81% of Catch the Candy 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow Monsters ships an update every 3 weeks, Catch the Candy 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Glow Monsters versus Catch the Candy 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlow MonstersCatch the Candy 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings162.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB211 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Customer experience

Glow Monsters

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral16.5%
Negative18.6%

Catch the Candy 2

All ratings2,492 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Glow Monsters

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • ✨ Good graphics
  • 🎮 Simple controls

Room to improve

  • 😠 Too many ads
  • ⏳ Long ad interruptions
  • 🚫 Ads ruin gameplay
  • 😤 Ads are annoying
  • 😩 Ads are intrusive

Catch the Candy 2

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 😊 Fun and entertaining levels
  • 🥰 Cute and lovable character

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Lack of level variety
  • 😞 Not enough levels

Bugs and 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

Catch the Candy 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Game can be completed too quickly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Anime-style graphics
  • Bigger boss battles

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glow Monsters

One-time1
  • Permanent ADs Removal$1.99
None

Catch the Candy 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glow Monsters free?
Glow Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catch the Candy 2 free?
Catch the Candy 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glow Monsters or Catch the Candy 2?
Catch the Candy 2 is rated higher. Glow Monsters averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Catch the Candy 2 averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Glow Monsters or Catch the Candy 2 have ads?
Catch the Candy 2 shows ads; Glow Monsters does not.
Which is updated more often, Glow Monsters or Catch the Candy 2?
Glow Monsters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Catch the Candy 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Glow Monsters was updated on October 26, 2026 and Catch the Candy 2 on October 30, 2026.

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