# GlowGrid 2 vs Orixo

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlowGrid 2 | Orixo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowgrid-2/id1317055579/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zut Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/847421233) | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) |

## What reviewers say

### GlowGrid 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowgrid-2/id1317055579)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Orixo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Portal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Classic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coding Session | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fund My Future Projects | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🔓 Unobtrusive ads with option to remove

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Hidden undo/restart controls
- 📱 Lack of landscape mode support
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not closing properly
- Levels not loading correctly on some devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 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.*