# Bullet Hell Heroes vs Glow Glow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glow Glow at none against Bullet Hell Heroes's 10. Glow Glow also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bullet Hell Heroes's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 17) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bullet Hell Heroes sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Glow Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bullet Hell Heroes against 4.6 for Glow Glow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bullet Hell Heroes has 119 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bullet Hell Heroes's written reviews are positive against 95% of Glow Glow's.

Bullet Hell Heroes ships an update every 2 weeks, Glow Glow weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bullet Hell Heroes | Glow Glow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-heroes/id1611011422/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-glow/id6449595330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanami Shindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611011424) | [Jakub Klementewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546412144) |

## What reviewers say

### Bullet Hell Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-heroes/id1611011422)

Experience a challenging vertical scrolling shooter that blends classic arcade action with RPG elements. Choose from 25 unique heroes and master intricate bullet patterns to defeat over 100 enemy types and formidable bosses.  Customize difficulty and enjoy endless replayability.

**Highlights:** 25 unique heroes with special abilities, Adjustable difficulty modes, Over 100 enemy types with complex patterns, Boss battles with intricate bullet patterns, Intuitive touch controls for movement and abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Andrius | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fria | $1.99 | one-time |
| Almant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Erinoa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero+1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genba | $1.99 | one-time |
| Erase all ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all heroes | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fair gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Good monetization with rewarded ads
- 👍 Minimal and skippable ads
- 👍 Treats players like humans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Repetitive levels
- 👎 Some characters/powers are lame
- 👎 Can be pay-to-win
- 👎 Late-game difficulty spikes
- 👎 Progress not synced across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Store shows network error
- Progress lost when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Add a joystick option
- More weekly rewards
- More difference between character powers


### Glow Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-glow/id6449595330)

A charming arcade game challenges players to test their reflexes by navigating through obstacles and collecting coins. Unlock new cosmetic skins and compete for the top spot on the global leaderboard in a vibrant neon world.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Coin collection, Unlockable skins, High score leaderboard, Cute neon graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bullet Hell Heroes free?

Bullet Hell Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Glow Glow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bullet Hell Heroes or Glow Glow?

Bullet Hell Heroes is rated higher. Bullet Hell Heroes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Glow Glow averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Bullet Hell Heroes or Glow Glow have ads?

Bullet Hell Heroes shows ads; Glow Glow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bullet Hell Heroes or Glow Glow?

Bullet Hell Heroes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Glow Glow weekly. Most recently, Bullet Hell Heroes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glow 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.*