Comparison

GlowGrid 2 vs Orixo

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

Head to head
About

GlowGrid 2

A strategic tile-matching puzzle game with an 80s arcade aesthetic. Place neon tiles, match groups to score, and plan moves carefully to avoid running out of space. Unlock new tiles and power-ups as you progress through infinite gameplay.

Highlights
  • Neon pixel art and synth soundtrack
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Match groups of four or more tiles
  • Score multipliers and combo amplification
  • Unlock new tiles and power-ups
  • Infinite gameplay with no timer
  • Global scoreboard
Features
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A new strategic tile-matching game with an old school 80s arcade feel. From the award-winning independent studio behind I Love Hue comes an entirely new take on the classic tile-matching game, with neon pixel art and a synth soundtrack. Place neon-coloured tiles on on the board. Match groups of four tiles to clear them, or match larger groups to multiply your score. Consecutive matches amplify your scoring power! As you progress through the levels you'll have to think more and more carefully to avoid running out of space. But you'll also unlock new tiles, power-ups and bonus pieces to help you master the GlowGrid! IMMERSIVE With no timer and featuring beautiful arcade-influenced artwork and an original synth soundtrack, lose yourself in the soft neon glow of the game. STRATEGIC Plan your moves carefully to build up massive scoring combos! INFINITE The game lasts as long as you can keep spaces available on the board. And with an automatic save function, you can drop in and out of game play as you wish! FEATURES: * A retro aesthetic influenced by iconic 80s arcade games * An original synth soundscape inspired by the classic Yamaha DX7 synthesizer * Beautiful pixel art with a rich neon palette * A clever twist on the tile-matching genre which encourages long-term gameplay and strategic thinking * A global scoreboard - compare your top scores to players from all over the world * Infinite gameplay with no timer - the game will last as long as you can!

About

Orixo

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game featuring hundreds of levels. Swipe to fill cells based on numbered instructions, navigating around existing filled cells. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful visuals and a meditative soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles
  • Relaxing and meditative soundtrack
  • Improves focus and creativity
  • Beautiful and immersive visuals
  • Cloud saving and achievements
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Welcome to Orixo - your new favourite puzzle game! This simple, yet challenging game combines relaxing gameplay with mind-bending puzzles. Dive into hundreds of carefully designed levels, all set to calming background music, offering a delightful gaming experience. How to Play: Just swipe your finger over cells that have a number. The number tells you how many cells you can fill in any direction (up, down, left, right). If a cell is already full, don't worry! Your line will just move to the next open cell. And as you drag, you'll see a highlight showing you which cells will fill up. Features: - Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles - Beautiful and immersive visuals - A relaxing and meditative soundtrack - Improves your focus and creativity - Cloud saving and achievements Enjoy!

Screenshots

GlowGrid 24 screens
Orixo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GlowGrid 2 at none against Orixo's shown. GlowGrid 2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Orixo's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 154). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. GlowGrid 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orixo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GlowGrid 2 against 4.7 for Orixo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orixo has 4.2K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of GlowGrid 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Orixo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GlowGrid 2 versus Orixo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowGrid 2Orixo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (154 ratings)4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1544.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZut Games LtdLogisk Studio Inc.

Customer experience

GlowGrid 2

All ratings151 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral25.0%
Negative8.3%

Orixo

All ratings4,198 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.6%

Bugs and requests

GlowGrid 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Orixo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Levels not loading correctly on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More level packs and increased difficulty
  • Ability to keep undo/restart controls visible
  • Cross-device progress sync

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlowGrid 2

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
8 purchases

Orixo

One-time8
  • Unlimited Hints$0.99
  • Unlock Portal Pack2 variants$0.99
  • Unlock Classic Pack3 variants$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee$3.99
  • Treat Me to Lunch$7.99
  • Support a Coding Session$11.99
  • Fund My Future Projects$15.99

Questions

Is GlowGrid 2 free?
GlowGrid 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orixo free?
Orixo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlowGrid 2 or Orixo?
Orixo is rated higher. GlowGrid 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Orixo averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.
Do GlowGrid 2 or Orixo have ads?
Orixo shows ads; GlowGrid 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, GlowGrid 2 or Orixo?
GlowGrid 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Orixo every 2 months. Most recently, GlowGrid 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Orixo on October 22, 2026.

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