Comparison

Glowfish HD vs Survanoid

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

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About

Glowfish HD

Embark on an underwater platform adventure to rescue your kidnapped friend. Navigate vibrant ocean landscapes, collect friends to grow stronger, and battle enemies with bubble blasts. Unlock special companions and upgrade them to conquer challenging boss battles.

Highlights
  • 50 platform adventure levels
  • Unlock 8 Glow Chums
  • Collect coins to upgrade Glow Chums
  • Boss battles
  • Collect 4 Stars on each level
  • 25 Achievements
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TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME! REVIEWS "Glowfish is aquatic exploration nirvana. It's got absolutely everything going for it. It plays like a dream, looks and sounds like a dream, and fills you with a real sense of wonder. There's no other word for the whole package other than 'magical.' Glowfish is a must have for every single iPad owner." - Gamezebo.com "The game's gorgeous, even by MumboJumbo standards, and the whole experience is just pleasant. Check this one out." - Snackbar-Games.com "... A glowing visual feast masquerading as a fun underwater adventure game for your iPad. If you've played and enjoyed games like Osmos, then you'll love what GlowFish has to offer." - AppAdvice.com "The sound is perfect for the gameplay and sounds great with or without headphones. The music is moody and atmospheric without being overwhelming or overbearing. Did I mention that the game is gorgeous?" - BulletProofPixel.com "With over 50 levels, you'll be constantly surprised and pleased by everything that Glowfish HD throws at you." - Square-Go.com DESCRIPTION The evil Dr. Urchin has kidnapped Coralline! It’s up to Glowfish to free his lady friend and sea pals everywhere from his clutches in this underwater platform adventure. 50 vibrant, colorful ocean landscapes await in this arcade-style underwater adventure game. Filled with charming sea creatures, you must navigate your way through the twists and turns of each maze level with a fluid joystick control system. Beware—while you scour the ocean floor in search of lost friends waiting for rescue, a host of enemies is lurking! Each level takes you deeper in the unique ocean world with new challenges and enemies at every turn. Gather your friends to make Glowfish bigger and better at challenging the boss on each level. Set the captive friends free by surrounding Glowfish with a powerful ring of friends, or circle the enemy to fire your blasting bubbles and win each arcade battle. Add to your team by collecting powerful Glow Chums to help you along the way, and upgrade them by collecting coins to give you even more of an edge in each boss battle! Dive in and be prepared to be dazzled by Glowfish. FEATURES · 50 A-Maze-ing platform adventure levels · Unlock all 8 Glow Chums · Collect coins to upgrade your Glow Chums · Dominate in each Boss Battle · Get 4 Stars on each level · 25 Achievements · Hours of family-friendly entertainment …………………………………………………………………………………… Visit us on the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mumbojumbo/id312416866 to find more amazing casual games from MumboJumbo including: the Luxor Series, Midnight Mysteries Series, 7 Wonders Series and more! Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MumboJumboGames Follow us on Twitter: @MumboJumboGames ……………………………………………………………………………………

About

Survanoid

Experience a unique blend of Arkanoid and Space Invaders in this space roguelike. Control an Energy Ball to blast through enemy waves, upgrade your ship and weapons, and survive challenging planets. It offers fast-paced action with deep progression for both quick sessions and extended survival runs.

Highlights
  • Bounce and pull Energy Ball
  • Endless enemy waves
  • Ship and weapon upgrades
  • Unlock new weapons
  • Battle bosses
  • Explore unique planets
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Survive the ultimate space roguelike! A modern fusion of Arkanoid and Space Invaders, where you control an Energy Ball, blast through enemy waves, and rule the universe! Classic arcade gameplay, reimagined! • Bounce your Energy Ball like Arkanoid, pull it back like Thor’s hammer, and unleash destruction! • Face endless waves of enemies in Space Invaders-inspired battles – but this time, you fight back with upgrades! • Upgrade your ship and unlock new weapons to dominate the battlefield! Survival, roguelike, and non-stop action! • Unlock and upgrade powerful weapons – more damage, faster fire rate, better loot collection! • Battle elite enemies and massive bosses with devastating special attacks! • Explore mysterious planets, each with unique visuals and challenges! Retro arcade spirit, modern roguelike bullethell challenge! • Survanoid brings back the golden age of arcade gaming with fast-paced action, deep progression, and a nostalgic yet fresh experience. Whether for a quick session or a deep survival run, this game is your ultimate mobile arcade fix! Are you ready to rule the universe? Download now!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Glowfish HD at 156 against Survanoid's 2. Glowfish HD also leads on iOS requirement (3.2 vs 15.0). Survanoid's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and device support. On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Glowfish HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Survanoid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Glowfish HD against 4.5 for Survanoid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glowfish HD has 156 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Glowfish HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Survanoid's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Glowfish HD versus Survanoid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowfish HDSurvanoid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (156 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings156 — better2
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB291 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAccelerate GamesBeWise s.r.o.

Customer experience

Glowfish HD

Written reviews113 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%

Survanoid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glowfish HD

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$4.99
3 purchases

Survanoid

One-time3
  • 25 Crystals$0.99
  • 150 Crystals$4.99
  • 350 Crystals$9.99

Questions

Is Glowfish HD free?
Glowfish HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Survanoid free?
Survanoid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glowfish HD or Survanoid?
Glowfish HD is rated higher. Glowfish HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Survanoid averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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