# Gridlock vs Glow

Gridlock and Glow both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Gridlock's written reviews are positive against 55% of Glow's. Gridlock also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). Glow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gridlock against 4.5 for Glow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glow has 216 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gridlock's written reviews are positive against 55% of Glow's.

Gridlock ships an update fortnightly, Glow every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridlock | Glow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-secure-crypto-wallet/id1567057330/reviews) | **[4.5 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-crypto-wallet/id1599584512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **216** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gridlock, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567057332) | [Luma Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523731520) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-secure-crypto-wallet/id1567057330)

This app offers a secure and user-friendly platform for managing cryptocurrency and NFTs. It emphasizes self-custody and advanced security features like MPC technology and trusted guardians for stress-free ownership and recovery.

**Highlights:** Self-custodial crypto and NFT storage, Advanced MPC security technology, Trusted Guardians for enhanced protection, Seamless crypto purchases, Easy wallet recovery without seed phrases, NFT trading and collection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Referral Tier 4 | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Tier 3 | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual Subscription Tier 2 | $59.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual free Gridlock Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Gridlock Coin | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Three Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coins and 1 Guaranteed Coin | $43.99 | one-time |


### Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-crypto-wallet/id1599584512)

Manage your digital assets on the Solana blockchain with ease. Securely store, stake, and transact SOL, tokens, and collectibles. Connect to decentralized applications and enjoy hardware wallet support for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Securely store SOL, tokens, and collectibles, Stake SOL for rewards, Hardware wallet support (Ledger Nano X), Mint your own NFTs with AI, Zero-fee coin swaps, Transaction simulation and security checks, Safari extension for dApp interaction

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean and simple UI
- 🚀 Fast and fluid animations
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Good for tracking assets
- 🌟 Best Solana wallet

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Money stuck, can't convert or send
- 💸 Staked crypto inaccessible
- 📉 Staking rewards not received
- 🚫 Support unresponsive
- ⚠️ Lost money, unable to withdraw

**Reported bugs**

- Money stuck, cannot convert or send
- Staked crypto inaccessible
- Staking rewards not received
- Support unresponsive
- Unable to make withdrawals

**Requested features**

- Desktop version
- Apple Watch version
- Custom app icons
- Russian language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridlock free?

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

### Is Glow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridlock or Glow?

Glow is rated higher. Gridlock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Glow averages 4.5 from 216 ratings.

### Do Gridlock or Glow have ads?

Gridlock shows ads; Glow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gridlock or Glow?

Gridlock ships an update fortnightly, and Glow every 11 days. Most recently, Gridlock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glow 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.*