Comparison

BRAVE2 vs GLOW

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

Head to head
About

BRAVE2

Embark on an action RPG adventure, wielding swords and magic to defeat enemies and find scattered fire orbs. This sequel introduces new combat mechanics, a wider variety of foes, and expanded item options for deeper strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Omnidirectional attack method
  • Increased enemy and boss variety
  • Expanded item types
  • Higher strategic depth
  • Monster soul system for powerful attacks
  • Continuous attack combos
Features
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The sequel to the simple and retro-feel action RPG 'BRAVE' is here! Wield swords and magic, defeat enemies awaiting at every turn, and search for the dormant fire orbs scattered somewhere. Changes from the previous version include: + Addition of a new attack method (omnidirectional attack) + Increase in the variety of common enemies, bosses, and traps. + Expansion of the types of items. + Higher strategic depth. ■ In-App Purchases + Normal special moves change from jump attacks to area attacks. + Accelerates the automatic recovery speed of HP and MP. + Ad removal + Enables automatic save function. ■ Controls Use the directional keys on the screen, as well as the attack and magic buttons, to progress through the game. ■ Password Input at the Start of the Game Input the numbers displayed at the end of the previous installment, and there will be changes to the starting game status. If you don't know the numbers, you can start the game by touching "Confirm" as is. ■ HP・MP Recovery HP can be restored by obtaining first aid kits and meat along the way. MP recovers with magic flasks and magic potions. If no actions are taken, automatic recovery occurs after a certain period. ■ Monster Souls Defeating enemies produces monster souls. The protagonist can use these to unleash powerful attacks. ■ Continuous Attacks When an attack hits an enemy, pressing the attack button leads to a sequence of normal attack -> thrust -> jump slash. ■ Special Move Pressing the special move button begins charging power, and pressing the attack or special move button again activates the special move. When the blue gauge at the bottom of the screen turns purple, activating the special move unleashes a more powerful special move. With in-app purchases, the normal special move changes to a jump slash -> spinning slash (area attack). ■ Magic Can only be used by obtaining magic essence. Changes can be made in the equipment menu. ■ Treasure Chests・Items Placed everywhere. Contains various items such as weapons, armor, and items needed to solve obstacles. Defeating all enemies on the screen also reveals chests, and by pressing the attack button on places like water or the base of trees, you can discover items. Please find all the items. ■ Equipment・Save Game Data, etc. Select "MENU" on the right side of the screen to change equipment, use items, check stats, and save game data. ■ Strategy Tips During continuous attacks, special move activation, magic, or item usage, you become invincible, so using them strategically against enemy attacks allows you to evade them.

About

GLOW

Embark on an epic single-player hack n slash adventure as a Guardian to banish dark forces. Explore vast 3D worlds, collect unique gear, and battle hundreds of enemies and bosses. The game offers a unique camera perspective and an educational approach to biblical themes.

Highlights
  • Single player campaign with 10+ hours of playtime
  • 3rd person camera angles
  • Over 18 open-world like maps
  • Wide range of weapons and armors
  • Hundreds of enemy types and bosses
  • Live camera angle changes
  • Offline play
Features
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GLOW supports iPhone 5 & above and iPad 3 & above. ========================================== Follow the path of the pure hearted and get to banish the forces of darkness via the wonderful Single player Hack n Slash Free Action RPG Game Guardian Light of The World (GLOW) – The Commandments, the first in upcoming series of Glow with first ever 3rd Person camera angles! Key Features: =========== - Play role of Guardian in Epic Single Player Campaign to save The Commandments from an evil army with more than 10 hours of Play time! - First Hack n Slash Free Action RPG Game with 3rd person Camera angles! - Most Unique Map Style with over 18 open world like maps! - Beautifully Rendered Fully 3D Graphics! - Wide range of Weapons and Armors to outfit Guardian! - Fight & slay hundreds of types of enemies, including the unbeatable Bosses! - First of its kind live camera angle change during Action RPG Game Play give you unique 3D feel! Long Press Joystick and gently lean your thumb towards left or right to change the angle of Camera. - Find and unlock hidden Treasures, messages & Items! - Glow is also first game ever to provide educative approach to The Commandments and their importance in our lives. - Sign-up for prayer board and pray for those in need and look who is praying for what, in world prayer board. - Sign-up for yearly subscription to get daily Bible Verse! - Last but not least, you can play this Game OFFLINE! Downloading size is what it is shown on store, NO downloading from servers! (Only in case of in-apps, to see game center progress or share with friends, you need Internet) GLOW Hack and Slash Action RPG game is based primarily on the Ephesians 6:10-20 and the Commandments where you don the role of the Guardian who is prepared to go with the truth at any cost. You are free to follow your own instincts as you traverse through the open map. It is time for you to cross swords with the evil Boss lurking around. The battle is going to be of biblical proportions, however. So, think of ways to defeat the boss in a grandiose gameplay or meet with the sin minions who keep coming at you. It is time for you to strike at the very heart of the sin army and win the round once and for all. Fret not, God will indeed smile at you and shower you with gifts willingly. Be sure to earn each one on the way though as you proceed in your game. The prizes are not easy picks at all! You have to unlock the Goods at every round in order to get at the armors and spiritual swords. There are treasures galore and you will simply have to pick them up one by one as the Guardian overpowers the evil. Glow – The Commandments is developed by Morpheous, small indie team and published by The Sanet Group, known for its charity activities. Please Note: ========== - GLOW is completely free, but you can choose to pay real money for some items, which will charge your account. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings. Follow Glow on Twitter: ================== https://twitter.com/GLOW_GAME Like us on Facebook: ================ https://www.facebook.com/GLOW.ActionRPGGame

Screenshots

BRAVE24 screens
GLOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GLOW at 100% against BRAVE2's 20%. GLOW also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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. BRAVE2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GLOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GLOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of BRAVE2's written reviews are positive against 100% of GLOW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, GLOW weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BRAVE2 versus GLOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRAVE2GLOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB758 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperU-WORKS incJaron Hines

Customer experience

BRAVE2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

GLOW

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BRAVE2

One-time1
  • FullVersion$1.99
None

GLOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BRAVE2 free?
BRAVE2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLOW free?
GLOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BRAVE2 or GLOW?
GLOW is rated higher. BRAVE2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GLOW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BRAVE2 or GLOW have ads?
BRAVE2 shows ads; GLOW does not.
Which is updated more often, BRAVE2 or GLOW?
BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, and GLOW weekly. Most recently, BRAVE2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and GLOW on November 1, 2026.

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