Comparison

Glow Burst Lite vs Cube Busters

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

Head to head
About

Glow Burst Lite

Tap or swipe glowing numbers from least to greatest as quickly as possible. Earn points and bonus time with each successful round. This addicting game offers multiple difficulty levels and challenges for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tap or swipe glowing numbers
  • Least to greatest number sequence
  • Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
  • Turn-based multiplayer
  • Learn number sequences with 123 mode
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! FEATURES - 123, Easy, Medium, and Hard Levels. Perfect for kids and adults! - Game Center Achievements, Leaderboards and turn-based Multiplayer - Swipe through multiple Glow Pads to earn even more points - Glowing graphics with cool animations and sound - Each round gets harder and will challenge all age groups - Helps to learn number sequences with introductory 123 mode - Background music speeds up as time decreases for a little added stress UPGRADE Upgrade to the paid version of Glow Burst to remove ads. Just tap the UPGRADE button on the main screen. Visit our website at https://www.tmsoft.com/glowburst/

About

Cube Busters

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

Highlights
  • Animated characters with personality
  • Clan and ranking system
  • Offline play supported
  • Daily challenges
  • Live events and rewards
  • Row and column clearing
Features
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Meet your new favorite block puzzle — with personality. Cube Busters combines classic Tetris-style gameplay with adorable 3D characters who react to your every move. Drag colorful cubes onto the board, clear rows and columns, and watch your companion cheer you on. It's the brain training game that actually makes you smile. ▸ WHY PLAYERS LOVE CUBE BUSTERS - Characters With Personality — Your cube companion watches your moves, celebrates your wins, and gives you that "come on, you got this" look when you need it most. - Clan & Ranking System — Join a clan, compete on leaderboards, and climb the ranks with friends. The social features rival games 10x our size. - Offline Play — No WiFi? No problem. Your favorite brain training puzzle works anywhere, anytime. - Daily Challenges — Fresh puzzles every day to keep your mind sharp and your streak alive. ▸ HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag cube blocks onto the 9×9 board 2. Fill complete rows or columns to clear them 3. Plan ahead — new cubes appear after every move 4. Don't run out of space! Simple to learn. Surprisingly deep to master. ▸ PERFECT FOR - Puzzle lovers who enjoyed Tetris, Woodoku, 1010, or Block Blast - Players who want brain training without the pressure - Anyone tired of ads ruining their relaxing game time - Families looking for a fun, competitive game everyone can play ▸ LIVE EVENTS & REWARDS Participate in rotating in-game events with unique challenges and exclusive rewards. Extend your win streak, complete special missions, and earn prizes that keep the game fresh week after week. ▸ WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING "Finally a block puzzle that doesn't shove ads in my face every 30 seconds" "The character watching my moves and giving me encouraging looks is adorable" "Best clan system I've seen in a casual puzzle game" "800 levels in and still playing daily" Download Cube Busters now and discover why puzzle fans are making the switch. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@spykegames.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

Glow Burst Lite4 screens
Cube Busters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glow Burst Lite at 95% against Cube Busters's 51%. Glow Burst Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Cube Busters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price 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

Both are free to download. Cube Busters sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Glow Burst Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Busters holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Busters has 14K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Glow Burst Lite's written reviews are positive against 51% of Cube Busters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow Burst Lite ships an update every 11 months, Cube Busters weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Glow Burst Lite versus Cube Busters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlow Burst LiteCube Busters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews — better50.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1614K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTSpyke Games

Customer experience

Glow Burst Lite

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.9%

Cube Busters

All ratings13,988 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.0%

User reviews

Glow Burst Lite

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Highly addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Original and fun concept
  • 🧠 Great for brain exercise
  • ✨ Beautiful graphics and effects
  • 🎶 Catchy music and sound

Room to improve

  • 😠 Infuriatingly challenging
  • 😴 Can be boring for some
  • 🔊 Music cannot be turned off
  • 📉 Limited replay value
  • 🚫 No pause button

Cube Busters

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Challenging levels
  • 👍 Relaxing and makes you think
  • 👍 Improved version of Tetris

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Manipulative coin system
  • 💰 Too many coins required for second chances
  • 💰 Game seems designed to push in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Glow Burst Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 🐛 App crashes on startup
  • 🐛 App shuts down after opening
  • 🐛 App won't work after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to turn off music
  • Option to turn off negative numbers for younger kids
  • Pause button

Cube Busters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Falsely indicates being out of moves
  • Requires payment to progress past certain levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Leaderboards and player stats
  • Infinite levels

In-app purchases

None

Glow Burst Lite

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

Cube Busters

One-time17
  • Cube Busters 1$0.99
  • Cube Busters 2$1.99
  • Cube Busters 3$2.99
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  • Cube Busters 4$3.99
  • Cube Busters 5$4.99
  • Cube Busters 6$5.99
  • Cube Busters 8$7.99
  • Cube Busters 9$8.99
  • Cube Busters 10$9.99
  • Cube Busters 12$11.99
  • Cube Busters 14$13.99
  • Cube Busters 15$14.99
  • Cube Busters 20$19.99
  • Cube Busters 30$29.99
  • Cube Busters 40$39.99
  • Cube Busters 50$49.99
  • Cube Busters 80$79.99

Questions

Is Glow Burst Lite free?
Glow Burst Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Busters free?
Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glow Burst Lite or Cube Busters?
Cube Busters is rated higher. Glow Burst Lite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cube Busters averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do Glow Burst Lite or Cube Busters have ads?
Glow Burst Lite shows ads; Cube Busters does not.
Which is updated more often, Glow Burst Lite or Cube Busters?
Glow Burst Lite ships an update every 11 months, and Cube Busters weekly. Most recently, Glow Burst Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cube Busters on October 29, 2026.

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