# Uplift! vs Glowline

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Uplift! at 657 against Glowline's 5. Uplift! also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Glowline's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uplift! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glowline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glowline holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uplift! has 657 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Uplift!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Glowline's.

Uplift! ships an update monthly, Glowline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uplift! | Glowline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (657 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplift/id1277325019/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowline-draw-the-sky/id6791680113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **657** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Muller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029759942) | [CobraCat Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791680115) |

## What reviewers say

### Uplift!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplift/id1277325019)

A fast-paced, one-touch arcade game where players ascend through endless tiers, avoiding enemies. Collect cute characters and utilize power-ups to achieve higher scores and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Endless mode, 60 unlockable characters, Power-ups, GameCenter integration, Real-time random level generator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Chance to win money
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after reaching high scores
- Revive feature sometimes doesn't work
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Ability to pay for ad-free version
- Easier scoring requirements for prize


### Glowline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowline-draw-the-sky/id6791680113)

Guide a comet through vibrant neon worlds by drawing glowing lines to steer its path. Utilize unique comet abilities and environmental elements to navigate challenges and achieve new distances. Offers a premium upgrade for enhanced cosmetic and gameplay features.

**Highlights:** Draw glowing lines to guide comet, Ten unique neon worlds, Variety of comets with special abilities, Comet Mods and Comet Lab, Daily Challenges and leaderboards, No ads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supernova Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Uplift! free?

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

### Is Glowline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Uplift! or Glowline?

Glowline is rated higher. Uplift! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 657 ratings, while Glowline averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Uplift! or Glowline have ads?

Neither Uplift! nor Glowline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Uplift! or Glowline?

Uplift! ships an update monthly, and Glowline every 2 months. Most recently, Uplift! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glowline on October 31, 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.*