# 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 (5.2K vs 23). Sparkle the Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) 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 12 one-off in-app purchases. Sparkle the Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sparkle the Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 5.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sparkle the Game's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 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)** | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 81.8% 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 | 64 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-warps/id1252460942)

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Warp paths across the board, Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of free puzzles, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 🧩 Satisfying to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads ignore sound settings
- 🔒 Progress not saved after reinstall
- 🔘 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app freezes
- Inability to close ads or return to game

**Requested features**

- More levels and packs
- Ability to connect dots through warps
- Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
- Separate names for each Flow Free game
- Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends


## 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 4.7 from 5.2K 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 20, 2026 and Flow Free on October 22, 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.*