# Glance! vs Spill

Glance! and Spill both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Spill's written reviews are positive against 0% of Glance!'s. Spill also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Glance!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glance! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Spill asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Glance! against 4.6 for Spill. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spill has 1.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Glance!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Spill's.

Glance! ships an update every 2 months, Spill every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glance! | Spill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance/id1508968717/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-app/id1672615367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 87 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dizzy Bunny Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505716524) | [Real Spill Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672615369) |

## What reviewers say

### Glance!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance/id1508968717)

This app helps you connect with people you see in person. It bypasses traditional profiles and endless chats, focusing on real-time, in-person interactions. A premium membership offers extended chat options.

**Highlights:** Connect with people within 50 feet, No profiles to swipe, 15-minute chat limit, In-person meeting focus, Optional 24-hour chat extension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade your membership | $8.99 | per month |


### Spill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-app/id1672615367)

Connect with others through live audio, video, and chat. Discover trending topics, join or create communities, and engage in daily games. Share your ideas and art, or simply join the conversation.

**Highlights:** Discover trending topics, Create and join communities, Live audio, video, and chat, Share ideas and art, Play daily games, Virtual conversation spaces

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Positive and productive engagement
- 🔒 Safe and inclusive community
- 🎨 Stylish and customizable design
- 🌟 Excellent community features (Tea Parties, Spades, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Issues with login/signup process
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty changing email/phone number
- Groups feature causing crashes
- Misaligned UI elements on sign-up

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/delete posts
- Improve notification system
- Integrate music/audio sharing
- Expand group/community features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glance! free?

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

### Is Spill free?

Spill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glance! or Spill?

Spill is rated higher. Glance! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Spill averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Glance! or Spill have ads?

Neither Glance! nor Spill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glance! or Spill?

Glance! ships an update every 2 months, and Spill every 9 days. Most recently, Glance! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Spill on October 30, 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.*