Comparison

Glow Burst vs Word Sprinters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glow Burst

Test your reflexes and number recognition skills in this fast-paced game. Tap or swipe through glowing numbers from least to greatest to earn points and bonus time. With multiple difficulty levels and engaging graphics, it offers a fun challenge for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tap or swipe glowing numbers
  • Least to greatest number sequence
  • Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Game Center multiplayer, leaderboards, achievements
  • Swipe multiple Glow Pads for bonus points
  • Introductory 123 mode for learning
  • Retina resolution graphics
Features
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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! Glow Burst looks great on all iOS devices including the iPhone X. FEATURES - 123, Easy, Medium, and Hard Levels. Perfect for all ages! - Game Center Multiplayer, Leaderboards, and Achievements - Swipe through multiple Glow Pads to earn even more points - Full Retina resolution for iPhone 5, 6, 6+, and iPad Air. - Helps to learn number sequences with introductory 123 mode - Glowing graphics with cool animations and sound. - Each round gets harder and will challenge all age groups - Background music speeds up as time decreases for a little added stress - No Ads Glow Burst was featured as a New and Noteworthy iPad Game on April 3rd, 2010 for the launch of the original iPad. It's still supported after 8 years! Visit our website at https://www.tmsoft.com/glowburst/

About

Word Sprinters

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Word Sprinters are cyber athletes who compete in an arena arcade completing words by running over letters with their feet. Get into the Word Sprinters game, an endless cyber foot race. You are runner green, and your opponent is runner red. Race from letter to letter and complete the words to score. There are well over 400 levels in the game. Turn the background music on or off. Turn the sound effect clips on or off. There is a quick in-menu tutorial so you can jump right in. Basically, you just drag the green runner across the game screen to victory. The vocabulary in the app is well researched and appropriate for most English readers from younger to adult. Word Sprinters are spelling runners: * Very Easy to Play * Over 400 levels * Turn Sound Effects On or Off * Turn Background Music On or Off * Reset Levels at any time

Screenshots

Glow Burst4 screens
Word Sprinters3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Word Sprinters at Free against Glow Burst's $0.99. Glow Burst's advantage is update cadence (every 11 months vs every 33 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Word Sprinters is free to download; Glow Burst costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, Word Sprinters every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Glow Burst versus Word Sprinters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlow BurstWord Sprinters
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTQuikthinking

Bugs and requests

Glow Burst

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Updated version ruined the game
  • Annoying music in new version

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more achievements
  • Add new game modes or content
  • Option to limit number range and adjust timer for learning
  • More challenging rounds or faster pads
  • Online leaderboards and achievements
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  • More options/levels

Word Sprinters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Glow Burst

No in-app purchases

None

Word Sprinters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glow Burst free?
Glow Burst costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Sprinters free?
Word Sprinters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glow Burst or Word Sprinters have ads?
Neither Glow Burst nor Word Sprinters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glow Burst or Word Sprinters?
Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, and Word Sprinters every 33 months. Most recently, Glow Burst was updated on November 1, 2026 and Word Sprinters on November 3, 2026.

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