Comparison

Gluddle vs Gem Slash

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

Head to head
About

Gluddle

Aim and shoot bouncy characters to free them from an oppressive regime. This physics-based puzzle game combines pinball and trampoline mechanics with a unique resistance theme. Enjoy colorful levels, magical pickups, and gravity-defying challenges.

Highlights
  • 116 colorful levels
  • Gravity-defying physics
  • Magical pickups
  • Interactive music and sounds
  • Game Center support
  • Unlimited Gluddle characters
Features
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Free the Gluddle from The Supervision in this eye-catching bouncy game for iPhone and iPad! Aim and shoot springy globular characters called Gluddle. Freeze them in mid-air to help other Gluddle bounce about and defend their privacy and freedom from the evil eyes-in-the-sky...The Supervision! It's pinball meets trampoline, it's Peggle meets Angry Birds, it's a totalitarian invasion eye-to-eye with a resilient resistance. No In-App Purchases! ••••• Kotaku Gaming App of the Day ••••• ••••• Eurogamer App of the Day ••••• ••••• Control Industry Award Nominee for Best Dutch Game 2012 ••••• ••••• Major Fun Award Winner ••••• ••••• It’s one of the best iOS puzzlers I’ve ever played - TheAppShack ••••• __________________________ Gluddle features: • 116 colorful levels of springy madness, eye-popping challenges, magical pickups, transportational phenomena, gravity-defying physics and recreational explosions, all in beat with flowy interactive music (may contain earwurms) and ear-tingling sounds. • unlimited Gluddle with an optimistic attitude ("Oi!") • 1 invasion of The Supervision with slightly more vocabulary. • magical pick-ups with amazing powers • rocks. • lots of credits. • real-life statistics of Oi!s and launches. • a complete absence of zombies, goblins, vampires and aliens! This version of Gluddle runs on iPad3, iPad2, iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4rd generation and iPod Touch 3rd generation on IOS 4, 5 and 6. Now with Game Center support! __________________________ Reviews: "There truly is no other game quite like Gluddle." - IndieGameMag "Clever and well-realized, rock-solid, highly addictive gameplay. These goofy eyeballs bounce into near-perfect physics perfection." - Kotaku ‎"Gluddle made me laugh. Several times. Out loud. (...) It’s a puzzle, a physics game, and there’s a lot to figure out, and the thing is, you can’t lose, and it makes you laugh. It is fun. Major Fun. It will make you laugh. It will keep you playing. It will make you laugh some more." - Majorfun.com "Gluddle, which is one of the most addictive physics-based iOS games I’ve come across, has just been bumped to version 2.0. In its initial state, Gluddle is already a fantastic physics puzzler. But now, in its updated version, the game is even more so." - AppAdvice "Gluddle is a fantastic, creative game that doesn’t just copy the mechanics of other puzzle titles, it takes them, mashes them together, and pushes them farther than they have been previously, and has had some great support through updates from the developers. For that, it’s definitely worth checking out." - TheAppShack "Lots of physics-based knock out games will really raise your blood pressure (Angry Birds and Cut the Rope are notorious for this). For some reason, Gluddle doesn’t do this. It’s mellow." - BestKidsApps "It’s like throwing a bouncy ball very hard indoors and seeing what it smashes. Fun, in other words." - Games Asylum "Wa-Wa-wow! This game is absolutely immense!" - WeDoCode "When George Orwell sat down to write dark dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, he couldn't have known that he would one day inspire Gluddle, a physics-based iOS puzzler where you dislodge spying Big Brother-style eyes in the sky." - Eurogamer App of the Day "Gluddle is a solid title. This hidden gem is packed with amusing gameplay, impressive music and colorful graphics that make it one of the top physics-puzzler games in my book." - AppsOnTap "That game is confusing, obscure, weird and has a soundtrack that is almost annoying. Played the demo for a couple of minutes, fell in love with it and bought the full version. Great job, and great game!" - ZombieGorilla

About

Gem Slash

A fast-paced physics puzzle game where you swipe to match colored gems and clear the screen. Achieve high scores by making large combos and quick reflexes. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards in this action-oriented casual game.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced gem matching gameplay
  • Physics-based puzzle mechanics
  • Combo bonuses for quick reflexes
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global high score leaderboards
  • Action-oriented casual experience
Features
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Gem Slash is a fast-paced puzzle game that challenges you to fight against physics! A towering jumble of gems fills the screen, taunting you with its chaotic mess of color. Swipe the screen to make like-colored groups of gems disappear. The more you match the more points you'll receive, so no matter how many gems are rattling around, just keep swiping! It may look simple, but you'll need to summon all of your skills to master this challenging puzzle game. Bonus points are awarded for big combos and quick reflexes. Match fast enough to unlock all achievements, and with a little luck you might even land a spot on the global high score board! Gem Slash is an action-oriented casual physics puzzle game that's fun for everyone!

Screenshots

Gluddle4 screens
Gem Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gluddle at none against Gem Slash's 1. Gluddle also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Gem Slash's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gluddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gluddle ships an update every 3 months, Gem Slash every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gluddle versus Gem Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGluddleGem Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard Van tolAxel Friedrich

Customer experience

Gluddle

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%

Gem Slash

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gluddle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gem Slash

One-time1
  • Play without Advertisements!$1.99

Questions

Is Gluddle free?
Gluddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gem Slash free?
Gem Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gluddle or Gem Slash have ads?
Neither Gluddle nor Gem Slash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gluddle or Gem Slash?
Gluddle ships an update every 3 months, and Gem Slash every 5 months. Most recently, Gluddle was updated on October 3, 2026 and Gem Slash on October 1, 2026.

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