WhiteRoom vs GlyphSmith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhiteRoom
Solve puzzles and try various actions to find the exit to the next stage. This challenging escape game offers a difficult experience with no hints provided. Aim to complete all levels and have your name recorded upon finishing.
- Multiple actions per stage
- Challenging difficulty
- No hints provided
- Level progression
- Name recording upon completion
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Try different actions on each stage to find the entrance to the next room I don't have any hints, so I think the difficulty level is difficult. If you clear it to the end and send the name, it will be recorded so please try it Recommended for those who like escape games and those who like something like the hidden page search that was popular a long time ago.
GlyphSmith
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Draw the glyph you see above the door. If your sketch is accurate, the door swings open and you step through to the next level. Miss the mark and try again — or watch a short ad to gain extra attempts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlyphSmith at every 4 days against WhiteRoom's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WhiteRoom ships an update every 3 months, GlyphSmith every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhiteRoom | GlyphSmith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | ilke alpay |
In-app purchases
WhiteRoom
No in-app purchases
GlyphSmith
No in-app purchases
Questions
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