Glow Burst vs Pitfall 2600
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Pitfall 2600
Navigate a jungle world across 256 interconnected screens to collect 32 treasures within a time limit. This classic-style adventure challenges players to master the environment and find all the hidden items.
- Collect 32 jungle treasures
- Explore 256 interconnected screens
- Time-based challenges
- Flip-screen gameplay
- Classic adventure style
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Pitfall Larry is found in the jungle collecting all the 32 treasures within a certain amount of time. The jungle world consists of 256 screens which are horizontally connected in a flip screen manner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glow Burst at 90% against Pitfall 2600's 17%. Glow Burst also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). Pitfall 2600's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Glow Burst costs $0.99 and Pitfall 2600 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Glow Burst holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitfall 2600 has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Glow Burst's written reviews are positive against 17% of Pitfall 2600's.
Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, Pitfall 2600 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glow Burst | Pitfall 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.0 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.4% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TMSOFT | Lazaros Dinakis |
Customer experience
Glow Burst
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In-app purchases
Glow Burst
No in-app purchases
Pitfall 2600
No in-app purchases
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