Line Crunch vs Glowherd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Line Crunch
A block-matching puzzle game where players arrange wooden blocks of the same color in rows of three or more to clear them and earn points. Features a "Time Attack" mode and global leaderboards for competitive play.
- Match 3+ blocks of the same color
- Score points by clearing lines
- Build combos for bonus points
- Rotate blocks
- Time Attack mode
- Global leaderboards
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Inspired by the classic puzzle game Tetris and three in a row, comes LineCrunch! Line up wooden blocks to get three or more of the same color in a row. There more blocks you clear, the more points you get. Build combos to rack up even more points! You can rotate the blocks by tapping the rotate button located in the lower left corner. There is also a "Time Attack" mode. Crunch as many lines as you can in 60 seconds! Compete with players from all over the world on our international leaderboard! UI by Fredy Sujono
Glowherd
Guide luminous orbs through dynamic, rippling space in this arcade game. Tap to launch waves, build momentum, and aim for increasingly challenging high scores. Enjoy simple, one-handed gameplay designed for both quick sessions and extended play.
- One-tap, one-handed gameplay
- No account required
- Round-based progression
- Score chase mechanics
- Optional ad removal purchase
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Glowherd is a luminous arcade game where you guide glowing orbs through rippling space. Tap to launch waves, ride the momentum, and chase your highest score across faster, brighter rounds. • One-tap, one-handed gameplay • No account required, no clutter • Round-based progression with a score chase • Optional Remove Ads — one purchase, every device signed in with your Apple ID Built for short bursts and long sessions. Drop in, beat your high score, and put it down.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glowherd at 100% against Line Crunch's 0%. Line Crunch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Glowherd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Line Crunch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Line Crunch ships an update every 10 days, Glowherd every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Line Crunch | Glowherd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penzo | Thomas Masters |
Customer experience
Line Crunch
Glowherd
In-app purchases
Line Crunch
No in-app purchases
Glowherd
- Remove Ads$1.99
