# Glides vs Reindeer Evolution

The clearest difference is ads: Glides at none against Reindeer Evolution's shown. Glides also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (564 vs 95). Reindeer Evolution's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (75% vs 47%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glides sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Reindeer Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reindeer Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glides has 564 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Glides's written reviews are positive against 75% of Reindeer Evolution's.

Glides ships an update every 2 weeks, Reindeer Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glides | Reindeer Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glides/id1369836531/reviews) | **[4.8 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reindeer-evolution-idle-game/id6444014020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **564** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiseki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192670762) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Glides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glides/id1369836531)

Navigate through challenging ring formations and asteroid fields in space. Achieve high scores by entering frenzy mode through perfect gliding. Unlock new planes, trails, and backgrounds as you improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Navigate space rings, Avoid asteroid fields, Enter frenzy mode, Earn high points and rings, Unlock new planes, Unlock new trails, Unlock new backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocket | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Smooth graphics and responsive controls
- ⏱️ Good time-waster/casual game
- 🎯 Challenging difficulty level
- 🆓 Free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and invasive ads
- 📺 Unskippable ads interrupt gameplay flow
- 📺 Ads appear every death/level completion
- 🎮 Overly sensitive ring collision detection
- 🎮 Poor frame rate performance

**Reported bugs**

- Arrow controls malfunction unexpectedly
- App crashes or doesn't work properly
- Ring collision detection too strict
- Frame rate issues on high-end devices

**Requested features**

- In-game currency/monetization system
- Game continuation/updates
- Banner ads instead of full-screen ads
- Optional ad rewards system
- Improved touch control sensitivity


### Reindeer Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reindeer-evolution-idle-game/id6444014020)

Combine mutant reindeer to discover new species and create Christmas magic all year round. Tap or drag to earn coins, buy new creatures, and unlock a mind-blowing story with wild twists. Enjoy open-ended gameplay and doodle-like illustrations.

**Highlights:** Combine similar reindeer to create new species, Earn coins by tapping or using reindeer eggs, Discover different stages and reindeer species, Unlock a mind-blowing story with wild twists, Open-ended gameplay, Doodle-like illustrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Normal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Full | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glides free?

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

### Is Reindeer Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glides or Reindeer Evolution?

Reindeer Evolution is rated higher. Glides averages 4.3 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while Reindeer Evolution averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.

### Do Glides or Reindeer Evolution have ads?

Reindeer Evolution shows ads; Glides does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glides or Reindeer Evolution?

Glides ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reindeer Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Glides was updated on November 2, 2026 and Reindeer Evolution on November 3, 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.*