Sprnkls vs Glyn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sprnkls
A unique puzzle game blending match-3 mechanics with the 15-puzzle. Offers multiple game modes, including a relaxing Zen mode, and provides endless replayability with a vast number of possible solutions. Enjoy a visually appealing design and social sharing features.
- Match 3 and 15-puzzle mechanics
- Three game modes: Zen, Timer, Moves
- Daily replenished power-ups
- Social GIF sharing
- Game Centre Leaderboards and Achievements
- Infinite puzzle solutions
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Match 3 with a serious twist! A casual and clever puzzle game about the paths you choose and the choices you make, Sprnkls is a match 3 (or more) style puzzle game mashed with the old school game 15-puzzle. This creates an infinite amount of possible solutions dependent on ones clever and forth dimensional brain function. Or, you can relax and match with our all new Zen Mode without any stress or limitations! FEATURES: • iPhone X support • Three game modes: Zen, Timer, and Moves • Super responsive touch and drag controls • Power ups replenished daily • Haptic feedback • Social GIF sharing • Game Centre Leaderboards • Game Centre Achievements • Nearly infinite amount of possible solutions to each puzzle board • As easy or challenging as you want it to be • Timeless, iconic design inspired by midcentury poster art • Endless amount of boards • Unique twist on match 3 mechanic • Multiple languages • Hours of brain teasing challenge I have nothing against vowels, Sprinkles was taken. ;)
Glyn
Engage in a unique puzzle game that challenges you to count to four. Enhance your observation abilities while enjoying a charming retro pixel art aesthetic and a calming zen soundtrack. This game offers a simple yet deeply rewarding experience.
- Unique counting puzzle mechanics
- Observation skill enhancement
- Charming retro pixel art
- Soothing zen soundtrack
- Simple to learn, satisfying gameplay
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Discover a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience! Count to 4, sharpen your observation skills, and dive into a world of charming retro pixel art, all set to a soothing zen soundtrack. Simple to learn, yet deeply satisfying—are you ready for the challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sprnkls at Free against Glyn's $1.99. Sprnkls also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Glyn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (86% vs 71%). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Sprnkls is free to download; Glyn costs $1.99 up front. Sprnkls sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Glyn asks for nothing beyond the download.
Glyn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sprnkls's written reviews are positive against 86% of Glyn's.
Sprnkls ships an update every 2 days, Glyn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sprnkls | Glyn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (264 ratings) | 4.6 (92 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 264 — better | 92 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frosty Pop | EMMANUEL ROUX |
Customer experience
Sprnkls
Glyn
User reviews
Sprnkls
From 264 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Good for brain exercise
- 👍 Smooth gameplay experience
- 👍 Fair monetization (paid to remove ads)
- 👍 Different game modes available
Room to improve
- 🐛 Game freezes on opening
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing controls
- 🐛 Annoying ads during gameplay
- 🐛 Difficulty doesn't raise fast enough
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay without changes
Glyn
From 92 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎶 Soothing and good music
- 🧠 Engaging and makes you think
- ✨ Amazing improvements in updates
- ⏳ Great time passer
Room to improve
- ❓ Confusing to play initially
- 🖱️ Hitbox of dots could be increased
- 💻 How to play instructions on webpage
- 😵💫 Webpage font and spacing hard to read
- ❌ Unable to progress past practice levels
Bugs and requests
Sprnkls
Reported bugs
6 issues- Screen freezes on opening
- Ads interrupt gameplay
- Controls freeze
- Game crashes
- Does not support colorblindness
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- Lowers music volume when launching
Requested features
4 requests- Option to turn off sound/music
- Ability to retry missed levels
- More depth in gameplay
- Support for colorblindness
Glyn
Reported bugs
7 issues- Constantly froze and had to be crashed closed on iPad
- Game resets if left too long in the background when app switching
- Bug where clicking the 4 dots button sometimes leads to game over screen
- Error message every time the app is opened
- 4 dots difficulty says game over and exits
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- Doesn't open, just shows a logo
- When opening, something pops up and closing it closes the game
Requested features
20 requests- Increase hitbox of dots
- Add a notation to mark a dot as 'empty'
- Implement a save feature
- Add timed games
- Add daily challenges
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- Option to see associated dots change color when clicking a number
- Add more themes
- Option to hold and drag to fill in dots
- Cap levels for a gamemode
- Gamemode where you lose if you overload a square
- Restore option for store function
- Option to mark dots that shouldn't be lit
- More color schemes
- Option to turn off background animation or choose different background
- Modern puzzle design option (black lines, white background)
- Make timer optional
- Expand beyond 4x4 square to larger boards or different shapes
- More high stakes competitive play with reduced time
- Optional disruptive spells
- Make tutorial button more visible
In-app purchases
Sprnkls
- 1000 Sprnkls$0.99
- 5000 Sprnkls$1.99
- Remove Ads + 10000 Sprnkls$1.99
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- 10000 Sprnkls$3.99
- 20000 Sprnkls$9.99
Glyn
No in-app purchases
