# GlowGrid 2 vs Sumaddle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sumaddle at 95% against GlowGrid 2's 67%. Sumaddle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). GlowGrid 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlowGrid 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sumaddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sumaddle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sumaddle has 767 ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GlowGrid 2's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sumaddle's.

GlowGrid 2 ships an update every 2 months, Sumaddle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlowGrid 2 | Sumaddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowgrid-2/id1317055579/reviews) | **[4.9 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **767** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zut Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/847421233) | [Jonathan Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540556286) |

## 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 |


### Sumaddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214)

This logic puzzle game transforms pencil-and-paper challenges into interactive brain teasers. Fit number combinations to clues using pure logic, with no mental arithmetic required. Enjoy over 150 free puzzles of varying difficulty, with built-in help and offline play.

**Highlights:** Interactive logic puzzles, Number combination fitting, Pure logic solving, Built-in help and mistake correction, Over 150 free puzzles, Offline play, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quirky, Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Difficult Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quirky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 9x9 Puzzles, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assorted Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Generator | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 🚀 No ads or data collection
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Automatic hints can be intrusive
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 💡 Need more free/sample puzzles
- 💡 Difficulty progression could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when minimizing the app
- Inconsistent difficulty ratings

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively pencil in notes
- More difficult puzzle options
- Synced progress across devices
- Detailed statistics and leaderboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlowGrid 2 free?

GlowGrid 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sumaddle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GlowGrid 2 or Sumaddle?

Sumaddle is rated higher. GlowGrid 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Sumaddle averages 4.9 from 767 ratings.

### Do GlowGrid 2 or Sumaddle have ads?

Neither GlowGrid 2 nor Sumaddle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlowGrid 2 or Sumaddle?

GlowGrid 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Sumaddle every 3 weeks. Most recently, GlowGrid 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sumaddle on September 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.*