Comparison

Glow Burst vs Sonic Jump™

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

Sonic Jump™

Jump, spin, and smash your way through vibrant worlds as Sonic and his friends. Battle Dr. Eggman across story levels or test your skills in an infinite arcade mode. Master unique character abilities and compete globally for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Play as Sonic and friends
  • Unique character abilities
  • Story and Arcade modes
  • 48 challenging levels
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable characters and power-ups
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Jump, spin and smash your way into the sky as you battle Dr. Eggman with Sonic and his friends! Sonic Jump delivers brand new, arcade style adventures. Tilt and tap your way through Story levels and Arcade infinite modes. Visit new and classic Sonic levels for hours of fun. Challenge your friends across the world to see who can jump the farthest. PLAY WITH SONIC AND FRIENDS Play as Sonic or his friends Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Rouge, Silver and Blaze. Master each characters special abilities and attacks! AMAZING WORLDS Jump across the legendary Green Hill Zone or take to new worlds including Mountain, Jungle, Blue Sky & Mechanical Zones. STORY AND ARCADE MODES Leap through 48 different levels on a quest to stop the evil Dr. Eggman or Jump until you drop in the infinite Arcade Mode. FUN CHALLENGES AND QUESTS You gotta go fast to beat each level and win big. Every level and both game modes have special rewards for completing special missions. UNLOCK POWERFUL ABILITIES Collect rings as you play the game, or purchase them in store, to unlock characters, power ups and more. CHALLENGE THE WORLD Compete against players across the world to see who can jump highest in Arcade Mode or set epic scores on global leaderboards. CONSUMER REVIEWS - 4/4 “Whether you grew up with Sonic or not, Sonic Jump is a total blast.” - Slide to Play - 4/5 “The story mode and missions are the real draw… giving you a never-ending supply of reasons to keep jumping for the top.” - Digital Spy - 8/10 “Sonic Jump is an enjoyable little gem that took me by surprise.” - App Gamer - 4/5 “Sega has made Sonic Jump a proper standalone game well worth it for both fans, and non-fans of Sonic the Hedgehog.” - TouchGen - - - - - Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/sega-of-america-inc-privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://www.sega.com/terms Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. This game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information)​ and may collect "Precise Location Data" ​(please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure ​for more information)​. © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Sonic Jump™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates.

Screenshots

Glow Burst4 screens
Sonic Jump™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Jump™ at 4.5 against Glow Burst's 3.8. Sonic Jump™ also leads on ratings volume (851 vs 4) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). Glow Burst's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

Glow Burst costs $0.99 and Sonic Jump™ $2.99 up front. Sonic Jump™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Glow Burst asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Jump™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Jump™ has 851 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Glow Burst's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sonic Jump™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, Sonic Jump™ every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Glow Burst versus Sonic Jump™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlow BurstSonic Jump™
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.5 (851 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better83.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4851 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTSEGA

Customer experience

Glow Burst

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%

Sonic Jump™

All ratings836 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative8.7%

User reviews

Glow Burst

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Highly addictive gameplay
  • 🧠 Great for brain training
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • ✨ Visually appealing graphics
  • 🎶 Engaging sound effects

Room to improve

  • 😠 Music can be annoying
  • 🔇 No sound off option initially
  • 🤔 Some find it not challenging enough
  • 🎨 Difficulty seeing numbers in yellow

Sonic Jump™

From 851 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Cool graphics
  • 🕹️ Classic game style
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic for Sonic fans
  • 🎨 Charming visuals and cutscenes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
  • 🔍 Lack of content updates

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

Sonic Jump™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank/black app icon after updates
  • Sluggish performance on some devices
  • Loss of progress after reinstallation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Sonic characters (Shadow, Cream, Vector, etc.)
  • Implement more varied gameplay mechanics
  • Introduce new zones and bosses
  • Allow players to listen to their own music

In-app purchases

None

Glow Burst

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sonic Jump™

One-time10
  • 2,500 Ring Bundle$0.99
  • Tails$1.99
  • Knuckles$1.99
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  • Amy$1.99
  • Rouge$1.99
  • Silver$1.99
  • Double Rings$2.99
  • 12,000 Ring Bundle$4.99
  • 15,000 Ring Bundle$4.99
  • Unlock Everything$20.99

Questions

Is Glow Burst free?
Glow Burst costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonic Jump™ free?
Sonic Jump™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glow Burst or Sonic Jump™?
Sonic Jump™ is rated higher. Glow Burst averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sonic Jump™ averages 4.5 from 851 ratings.
Do Glow Burst or Sonic Jump™ have ads?
Neither Glow Burst nor Sonic Jump™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glow Burst or Sonic Jump™?
Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, and Sonic Jump™ every 12 months. Most recently, Glow Burst was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sonic Jump™ on November 3, 2026.

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