# Sparkle the Game vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is price: Flow Free at Free against Sparkle the Game's $2.99. Flow Free also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 23). Sparkle the Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Flow Free is free to download; Sparkle the Game costs $2.99 up front. Flow Free sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Sparkle the Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sparkle the Game against 4.8 for Flow Free. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 10K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Sparkle the Game's written reviews are positive against 84% of Flow Free's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparkle the Game | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-the-game/id354123737/reviews)** | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 20 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparkle the Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-the-game/id354123737)

Engage in a thrilling marble shooter adventure to banish dark orbs and save the land. Match three or more orbs of the same color to make them disappear, earning power-ups and utilizing mystical amulets to overcome challenges. Explore diverse levels and game modes in this polished action puzzler.

**Highlights:** Match-three orb popping gameplay, Over ten powerful amulets, Dozens of power-ups, Multiple game modes (Quest, Challenges, Survival), Hand-crafted levels, Game Center Achievements, Colorblind mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 💎 Variety of power-ups and amulets
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing colors
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕰️ Difficulty spike later in the game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after updates
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Saved progress not loading correctly

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Leaderboards and achievements


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321)

Connect matching colored pipes on a hexagonal grid to create a flow. Solve puzzles by pairing all colors and covering the entire board without pipes crossing. Offers hundreds of levels and daily challenges for a relaxing or timed experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid puzzles, Connect matching colors, Hundreds of free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11x11 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing and smooth animations
- 💪 Keeps the mind active and sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive patterns in later levels
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔍 Placement of UI elements could be improved
- 🔍 Excessive ads can disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Hints using themselves randomly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads causing performance issues

**Requested features**

- More new and unique puzzle packs
- Ability to disable animations
- Leaderboards and competitive modes
- Increased difficulty options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparkle the Game free?

Sparkle the Game costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparkle the Game or Flow Free?

Sparkle the Game is rated higher. Sparkle the Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Sparkle the Game or Flow Free have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; Sparkle the Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sparkle the Game or Flow Free?

Sparkle the Game ships an update every 5 months, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Sparkle the Game was updated on October 14, 2026 and Flow Free on October 15, 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.*