Comparison

8shape vs Glow Breaker

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

Head to head
About

8shape

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8shape is pool. But with shapes. Sink your shapes into the pockets, then the black 8shape – in the pocket opposite the one where you sank the last of your shapes. Sounds simple? Wait and see. YOUR SHAPES, YOUR GAME Circle, triangle, star or octagon: choose your cue shape and the shapes you play with. The more angular the shape, the trickier the game – and the more points. HOW YOU PLAY • Tap = shoot. The further from your cue shape you tap, the harder the shot. • The first shape you sink determines your suit. • Fewer turns, fast wins, trickshots: everything earns bonus points. • Several shapes in one shot? Combo bonus. • Fouls cost your multiplier. So: aim, don't hope. POWERUPS Win games, collect cards, level up your powerups and bring your favorites to the table: aim assist, explosion, freeze, earthquake and more – from common to legendary. MULTIPLAYER Challenge real opponents via Game Center – turn-based, with 48 hours per turn. Powerups included. Good luck, you'll need it. TRICKSHOTS Tricky challenge levels with star ratings. More art than a simple shot. NO ADS THAT INTERRUPT YOU No full-screen ad after a game, none on the way back to the menu, none mid-shot. Ads run only when you start one yourself – for a reward you actually want. ALSO • Leaderboards and 90+ achievements • Daily gift • Light and dark mode • Minimalist design, no clutter • Available in several languages, including English Shapes first. Then the 8. Can you do it in under 30 turns?

About

Glow Breaker

Launch a ball to destroy falling meteors and save the planet in this brick-breaking game. Enjoy thousands of free stages with simple, one-handed controls that offer both stress relief and a strategic brain exercise. Choose between classic endless play or challenging modes.

Highlights
  • Destroy falling meteors
  • Brick-breaking gameplay
  • Thousands of stages
  • Simple one-handed controls
  • Strategic aiming
  • Endless and Challenge modes
  • Use items to aid gameplay
Features
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Dangerous meteors are falling toward Earth! Destroy the meteors and save the planet! If you love brick-breaking games, "Glow Breaker" is the perfect choice for you. With simple controls, easily launch the ball and break bricks to relieve your stress! Not only is "Glow Breaker" fun to play, but it also serves as a brain exercise. It's more than just breaking things—it challenges you to strategize where and how to aim for the easiest clear! Take on the challenge now! Key Features ►Completely free to play! ►Enjoy thousands of stages for hours of fun! ►Simple and easy gameplay with one hand! How to Play ►Your goal is to destroy all the bricks. ►Reduce the bricks' durability to break them. ►The game ends if the bricks reach the bottom. ►Touch the screen to set the angle for launching the ball. ►Release your finger to fire the ball in that direction. ►Use items to make gameplay easier! Game Modes ►Endless Mode: Play endlessly in classic style. ►Challenge Mode: Designed for players who love challenges. Fun for everyone! [Important Notes] Data will reset if you change your mobile device or delete the application.

Screenshots

8shape4 screens
Glow Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

8shape and Glow Breaker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. 8shape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Glow Breaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
8shape versus Glow Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8shapeGlow Breaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.315.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB232 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSebastian KraussWenee

In-app purchases

6 purchases

8shape

One-time6
  • 10 Card Pack$0.99
  • 25 Card Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 50 Card Pack$2.99
  • 100 Card Pack$3.99
  • Full Package$8.99
12 purchases

Glow Breaker

One-time12
  • gold 100$0.99
  • gold 200$1.99
  • starter package$2.99
Show 9 more
  • gold 550$4.99
  • remove ads$4.99
  • gold 1200$9.99
  • VIP Pass$9.99
  • package1$29.99
  • gold 3900$29.99
  • gold 7500$49.99
  • package2$49.99
  • package3$99.99

Questions

Is 8shape free?
8shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glow Breaker free?
Glow Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 8shape or Glow Breaker have ads?
Both 8shape and Glow Breaker show ads.
Which is updated more often, 8shape or Glow Breaker?
8shape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Glow Breaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8shape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glow Breaker on October 7, 2026.

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