# 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 10) 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 10 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 split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 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-bridges/id569322760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 89.5% 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 | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| 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-bridges/id569322760)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board, using new bridge mechanics to cross over existing pipes. Offers hundreds of levels with varying difficulty, from relaxed to challenging, and a time trial mode for speed enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored pipes, Create a Flow to cover the entire board, Use new bridge mechanics, Over 2,500 levels in Free Play, Daily Puzzles, Time Trial mode, 10 board sizes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9x9 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8x8 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $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**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive or easy puzzles for experienced players
- 💰 Excessive ads or in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, or other technical issues
- 🔊 Intrusive volume changes from ads
- 🗺️ Lack of UI customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when viewing ads
- Inability to exit or skip ads
- Inconsistent button placements across updates
- Daily puzzle progress not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzle packs or levels
- Ability to reset progress on specific packs
- Option to disable animations or reduce visual effects
- Improved ad placement and control
- Syncing progress across devices


## 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 November 1, 2026 and Flow Free on November 4, 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.*