NineGaps vs Glow Burst Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NineGaps
This is a challenging puzzle game where you place numbers 1-9 into gaps, matching operations. It offers a unique twist on number puzzles with multiple difficulty levels and endless replayability.
- Unique puzzle gameplay
- Cute graphics
- 5 difficulty levels
- Unlimited puzzles
- Leaderboards and achievements
- GameCenter integration
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Featured by Apple as "Best Math Puzzle Game" and "New and Noteworthy" NineGaps is a highly addictive and tricky puzzle game. The goal of the game is really simple. You have to use your wits to place numbers from 1 to 9 in the missing gaps, while matching the operations presented in the puzzle. It's just like sudoku, but different! FEATURES: • simple and unique puzzle-based gameplay • cute graphics • 5 difficulty levels • unlimited brain burning puzzles • global and friend leaderboards • achievements • GameCenter integration • highly addictive and fun! Fans of Sudoku, KenKen and TwentyFour will feel right at home! Test your puzzle cracking skills with NineGaps today! PRESS REVIEWS: ..."sudoku-style puzzle game featuring a clever twist", Macworld ..."polished, fantastic looking iPhone app that anyone can enjoy", MacYourself ..."there is no reason this great puzzle app shouldn't be downloaded today", AppModo ..."with random boards the replayability is pretty much endless", In Touch Reviews ..."simple game with a simple design and does it simply perfect", GameZebo ..."make way for another highly addictive game coming out for your iPhone", Mobilewhack ..."great for all ages whether you want a math refresher or a fun way to teach kids math skills", The AppPodcast ..."this is a simple looking brain burning challenger", iPhone Footprint ..."sudoku meets calculator, has baby, calls it NineGaps", Mobile Game Faqs ..."highly addictive puzzle game", iPhone Toolbox ..."fun and challenging", AppChatter ..."easy to pick up and hard to put down", iPhone App Reviews CONTACT US - Visit us: ninegapsapp.com - Follow us: twitter.com/quadionTouch - Become a fan: facebook.com/pages/Quadion-Technologies/65161686424 Check out our other exciting games: Rune Trails and Wordweaver
Glow Burst Lite
Tap or swipe glowing numbers from least to greatest as quickly as possible. Earn points and bonus time with each successful round. This addicting game offers multiple difficulty levels and challenges for all ages.
- Tap or swipe glowing numbers
- Least to greatest number sequence
- Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
- Game Center achievements and leaderboards
- Turn-based multiplayer
- Learn number sequences with 123 mode
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Glow Burst requires a sharp mind and a quick touch. Tap or swipe through the glowing numbers as fast as you can from least to greatest. Each glow burst earns you points and extra time. Complete a round and get even more bonus time. It sounds simple but be warned that it's very addicting! FEATURES - 123, Easy, Medium, and Hard Levels. Perfect for kids and adults! - Game Center Achievements, Leaderboards and turn-based Multiplayer - Swipe through multiple Glow Pads to earn even more points - Glowing graphics with cool animations and sound - Each round gets harder and will challenge all age groups - Helps to learn number sequences with introductory 123 mode - Background music speeds up as time decreases for a little added stress UPGRADE Upgrade to the paid version of Glow Burst to remove ads. Just tap the UPGRADE button on the main screen. Visit our website at https://www.tmsoft.com/glowburst/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NineGaps at none against Glow Burst Lite's shown. Glow Burst Lite's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.
Glow Burst Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of NineGaps's written reviews are positive against 95% of Glow Burst Lite's.
NineGaps ships an update every 26 months, Glow Burst Lite every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NineGaps | Glow Burst Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (10 ratings) | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | 94.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quadion Technologies LLC | TMSOFT |
Customer experience
NineGaps
Glow Burst Lite
User reviews
NineGaps
From 10 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🧠 Excellent brain training and mental math improvement
- 🎮 Simple yet challenging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Clean, polished, and attractive visual design
- ⏱️ Quick games perfect for short waiting periods
- 👨👩👧👦 Suitable for multiple age groups and skill levels
Room to improve
- 🔊 Loud sound effects that cannot be controlled properly
- 💾 No game saving feature when closing app
- 🧮 Does not follow proper order of operations (PEMDAS)
- 🔴 Occasional crashes or app not opening
- 🎮 Limited replay value after extended play
Glow Burst Lite
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Highly addictive gameplay
- 💡 Original and fun concept
- 🧠 Great for brain exercise
- ✨ Beautiful graphics and effects
- 🎶 Catchy music and sound
Room to improve
- 😠 Infuriatingly challenging
- 😴 Can be boring for some
- 🔊 Music cannot be turned off
- 📉 Limited replay value
- 🚫 No pause button
Bugs and requests
NineGaps
Reported bugs
7 issues- Sound effects stop working intermittently
- App crashes or fails to open on launch
- Sound volume settings not saving between sessions
- OpenFeint achievements not awarding properly
- Mathematical calculation errors in some puzzles
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- Unsolvable puzzle generation reported
- Incorrect answer validation (marking correct answers as wrong)
Requested features
14 requests- Solution/reveal button to show answers when stuck
- Hint system for difficult puzzles
- Game auto-save functionality
- Persistent sound settings across sessions
- Global leaderboards for competition
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- Multiplayer mode or WiFi challenges
- Larger grids (4x4, 5x5) for increased difficulty
- Puzzle numbering system for tracking progress
- Ability to view completed games
- Confirmation dialog before resetting high scores
- Brackets/parentheses support in equations
- Higher difficulty levels for advanced players
- More game modes and variations
- Improved color contrast for colorblind users
Glow Burst Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🐛 App shuts down after opening
- 🐛 App won't work after update
Requested features
3 requests- Option to turn off music
- Option to turn off negative numbers for younger kids
- Pause button
In-app purchases
NineGaps
No in-app purchases
Glow Burst Lite
No in-app purchases
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