Comparison

Luna Controller vs Glowly

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

Head to head
About

Luna Controller

This app allows you to set up and manage your game controllers for a cloud gaming service. It also enables you to use your phone as a virtual controller to play games, with options for guest play and managing connections.

Highlights
  • Register Luna Controllers
  • Set up Wi-Fi and Cloud Direct
  • Use phone as virtual controller
  • Add guests to gaming sessions
  • Manage Bluetooth connection
  • Update controller software
  • Check battery status
Features
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The Luna Controller app allows you to set up and manage your Luna Controllers and play Luna games using your phone via the Phone Controller. With the Luna Controller app you can: - Register Luna Controllers to your Amazon account - Set up your Luna Controller to connect to wifi and enable Cloud Direct - Play games on Luna using touch inputs on your mobile device using the Phone Controller - Add friends to your local Luna gaming session using Guest Mode - Manage the Cloud Direct wifi connection - Manage your Luna Controller Bluetooth connection - Update the software on your Luna Controllers - Check battery status - Switch between Cloud Direct and Bluetooth - Get help for common troubleshooting problems To set up the Luna Controller: 1. Download and install the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 2. Power up your Luna Controller with 2 AA batteries. Press and hold the Luna button for 3 seconds, and an orange light will start spinning 3. Open the Luna Controller app and follow the on-screen instructions To set up a Luna Phone Controller: No controller? No problem. You can use your phone to play Luna games. 1. Go to the appstore on your mobile device and install the Luna Controller app. 2. Sign into your Amazon account. 3. Select Play With Phone Controller. The next time you're ready to play, just follow these steps: 1. Open the Luna app on a compatible device, such as a compatible Fire TV, PC or Mac 2. Open the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 3. Select Launch under your virtual controller and wait for your controller to connect to Luna. 4. Use the virtual controller to select the game you want to play and launch it. Guests can also download the Luna Controller app and join in on the gameplay. By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).

About

Glowly

Features
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Glowly brings couple games and questions to your time together. Answer separately, then find out what your partner wrote. Pick a game for a night on the sofa, a long-distance call or a break in your day. A question gives you somewhere to start, and you can take the conversation from there. GAMES TO SHARE - Would You Rather: make your choices and compare your answers. - Green Flag / Red Flag: talk about the situations and behaviours that matter to you. - Couple questions: explore your tastes, your plans and how you see things. - Memories: revisit the moments you have shared. TOGETHER OR LONG DISTANCE Play side by side on one phone in local mode. When you are apart, invite your partner and use distance mode on your own devices. Your answers are revealed when you have both finished. A QUESTION EVERY DAY The daily question gives you a topic to explore. You can start in solo mode, then share the experience with your partner. CHOOSE YOUR MOOD Explore soft, fun or more personal questions. Discover themes about your memories, your future and the things you would like to talk about. GLOWLY PREMIUM FOR TWO Glowly Premium unlocks additional themes and game modes for both partners. The offer and included features are shown in the app before you subscribe. Glowly is free to download and offers in-app purchases. Rewarded ads may be offered to unlock questions. Questions or feedback? Email contact@glowly-app.com Privacy policy: https://www.glowly-app.com/politique-de-confidentialite/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Luna Controller4 screens
Glowly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luna Controller at none against Glowly's 1. Luna Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). Glowly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Glowly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 6 months. Luna Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, Glowly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Luna Controller versus Glowly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuna ControllerGlowly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCFelinCity

Bugs and requests

Luna Controller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Virtual controller not working
  • Controller disconnects frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Backbone controller
  • Allow using phone as controller for TV
  • Improve controller compatibility

Glowly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luna Controller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glowly

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription 6 months$7.996 Months

Questions

Is Luna Controller free?
Luna Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glowly free?
Glowly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luna Controller or Glowly have ads?
Glowly shows ads; Luna Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Luna Controller or Glowly?
Luna Controller ships an update monthly, and Glowly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Luna Controller was updated on October 27, 2026 and Glowly on October 25, 2026.

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