Comparison

Glow Burst vs Sticky Bubbles!

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

Sticky Bubbles!

Tap to pop clusters of same-colored bubbles connected by sticky bonds. Strategically plan your moves to collect target numbers of bubbles and overcome increasing challenges like frozen bubbles and obstacles.

Highlights
  • Tap to burst same-colored bubble clusters
  • Strategic puzzle-solving
  • Increasing level challenges
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Colorful visuals and animations
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Dive into the colorful and addictive world of Sticky Bubbles! This exciting puzzle game will challenge your mind and reflexes as you pop bubbles and aim to collect as many as you can. The game revolves around clusters of vibrant bubbles connected by sticky bonds. Your task is simple: tap on a bubble to make all the connected bubbles of the same color disappear! New bubbles will fill the screen, and the more bubbles you collect, the closer you get to reaching your level's target. But it doesn’t stop there! As you progress through levels, you’ll face new challenges like frozen bubbles, collectible boxes, and special obstacles that add layers of strategy and fun to the game. With increasing difficulty, you'll need to plan your moves carefully to maximize the bubble-bursting combos and beat each level's target. Sticky Bubbles is designed for casual gamers looking for a quick yet engaging puzzle experience. Whether you’re looking to kill a few minutes or spend hours mastering challenging levels, this game will keep you coming back for more! With its bright visuals, satisfying sound effects, and relaxing gameplay, Sticky Bubbles is the perfect pick for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Key Features: Addictive Gameplay: Easy to learn but hard to master, simply tap and burst clusters of same-colored bubbles. Strategic Puzzles: Plan your moves and think ahead to collect the target number of bubbles in each level. Increasing Challenges: Unlock new levels with additional obstacles like frozen bubbles and boxes to collect! Endless Fun: Over hundreds of levels to enjoy, with more coming in future updates! Colorful Visuals: Vibrant, eye-catching graphics with satisfying animations and sound effects. Perfect for All Ages: Fun and intuitive gameplay that’s suitable for everyone from kids to adults. Can you pop your way to the top? Download Sticky Bubbles today and start your colorful adventure!

Screenshots

Glow Burst4 screens
Sticky Bubbles!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sticky Bubbles! at Free against Glow Burst's $0.99. Sticky Bubbles! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Glow Burst's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sticky Bubbles! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Glow Burst's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sticky Bubbles!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, Sticky Bubbles! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Glow Burst versus Sticky Bubbles!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlow BurstSticky Bubbles!
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTGAMETATOR YAZILIM DANISMANLIK TICARET VE SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Glow Burst

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

Sticky Bubbles!

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Glow Burst

No in-app purchases

None

Sticky Bubbles!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glow Burst free?
Glow Burst costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sticky Bubbles! free?
Sticky Bubbles! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glow Burst or Sticky Bubbles!?
Sticky Bubbles! is rated higher. Glow Burst averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sticky Bubbles! averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Glow Burst or Sticky Bubbles! have ads?
Sticky Bubbles! shows ads; Glow Burst does not.
Which is updated more often, Glow Burst or Sticky Bubbles!?
Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, and Sticky Bubbles! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glow Burst was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sticky Bubbles! on September 15, 2026.

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