# Lightgliders vs The Gloom Dragon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Gloom Dragon at none against Lightgliders's 4. The Gloom Dragon also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Lightgliders's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (101 vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightgliders sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. The Gloom Dragon asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Gloom Dragon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightgliders has 101 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Lightgliders's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Gloom Dragon's.

Lightgliders ships an update every 3 months, The Gloom Dragon every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightgliders | The Gloom Dragon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightgliders/id1150441686/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gloom-dragon/id1560969744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 618 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Made To Shine Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761445511) | [Peasoup ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479325709) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightgliders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightgliders/id1150441686)

Explore a virtual world focused on Christian faith, fun, and games. Engage in exciting missions, community events, and weekly activities designed to encourage biblical values. Level up your character, customize your avatar, and connect with others in a safe, faith-based online environment.

**Highlights:** Virtual world exploration, Character customization, Variety of games, Weekly challenges and updates, Devotional videos, Cross-platform gameplay, Family activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Individual | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Individual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Family | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Faith-based content
- 🛡️ Safe environment for kids
- 🤝 Positive community
- 🎮 Fun games and activities
- 📚 Educational and inspirational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Costly subscription
- 💸 Needs to be free
- 🤔 Unclear payment/trial terms
- 💳 Difficulty cancelling subscription
- 🚫 Chat blocking issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and won't reopen
- Blank screen after login
- Error getting game content
- Cannot log in to parent account
- Website not loading

**Requested features**

- Make the game free
- Improve clarity on free trial and payment terms
- Easier cancellation process for subscriptions
- Allow Apple sign-in
- Fix orientation issues on iPad


### The Gloom Dragon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gloom-dragon/id1560969744)

Embark on an augmented reality adventure where you battle monsters and solve puzzles using a magical sword and shield. This interactive book experience brings a fantasy world to life, allowing you to earn gold and face the formidable Gloom Dragon.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experience, Fantasy adventure gameplay, Monster battles, Puzzle solving, Interactive book integration, Gold earning system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightgliders free?

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

### Is The Gloom Dragon free?

The Gloom Dragon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightgliders or The Gloom Dragon?

The Gloom Dragon is rated higher. Lightgliders averages 4.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while The Gloom Dragon averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Lightgliders or The Gloom Dragon have ads?

Neither Lightgliders nor The Gloom Dragon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightgliders or The Gloom Dragon?

Lightgliders ships an update every 3 months, and The Gloom Dragon every 7 months. Most recently, Lightgliders was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Gloom Dragon on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*