# Flashback vs Globley

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Globley at none against Flashback's 10. Globley also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Flashback's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashback sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Globley asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashback ships an update monthly, Globley every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashback | Globley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 519 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radiant Cat Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691870591) | [James Cooper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786811895) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Adventure, #149 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game that challenges your thinking skills. Solve intricate riddles and IQ tests by manipulating time to uncover clues and reveal hidden truths. Prove your intelligence and become a master riddle solver.

**Highlights:** Time control gameplay, Challenging clues, Hundreds of puzzles, Brain training, Unique scenarios, Logical IQ tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Limited Discount! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Golden Discount! | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Lucky Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Rich Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Gold Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Ultimate Package | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helps improve problem-solving skills
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for removing ads
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Levels can be too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completing
- Incorrect or unhelpful hints
- Inability to click on correct answers

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to skip ads
- Expand level selection beyond 301
- Meaningful use for in-game currency


### Globley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globley/id6808191716)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashback free?

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

### Is Globley free?

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

### Do Flashback or Globley have ads?

Flashback shows ads; Globley does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashback or Globley?

Flashback ships an update monthly, and Globley every 6 days. Most recently, Flashback was updated on November 10, 2026 and Globley on October 31, 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.*