# Glow Control vs Vectrr

The clearest difference is rating: Vectrr at 4.5 against Glow Control's 3.9. Vectrr also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 68 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Glow Control's advantage is ratings volume (194 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glow Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vectrr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vectrr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glow Control has 194 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Glow Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vectrr's.

Glow Control ships an update every 68 months, Vectrr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glow Control | Vectrr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-control/id504840039/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectrr/id6777754314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 68 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sprakelsoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/424478680) | [NEware AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514549411) |

## What reviewers say

### Glow Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-control/id504840039)

Guide aircraft to their runways in this addictive line-drawing air traffic control game. Test your skills with multiple maps and enjoy stunning HD graphics. It's a challenging and engaging experience for aviation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Line-draw air traffic control gameplay, Multiple maps, HD graphics with particle systems, Retina and full iPad support, 60 FPS framerates, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads! | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun time passer
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Clever and original

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios intrusive
- 👎 Ads cover gameplay
- 👎 Forced ad purchase
- 👎 Frustrating ads
- 👎 Lazy programming with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game not continuing after pause
- Google advertisement white box still comes on and stays while covering the bottom of screen

**Requested features**

- More maps
- More planes
- Less planes
- Fix game not continuing after pause
- More runway configurations


### Vectrr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectrr/id6777754314)

Experience the role of an air traffic controller at a busy international airport. Guide aircraft safely by issuing commands for headings, altitudes, and speeds, ensuring proper separation and landing procedures. Enjoy a realistic simulation with authentic rules and data, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Realistic TRACON radar scope simulation, Authentic separation standards, METAR-driven weather simulation, Five difficulty levels, Full data tags for aircraft, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vectrr Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glow Control free?

Glow Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vectrr free?

Vectrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glow Control or Vectrr?

Vectrr is rated higher. Glow Control averages 3.9 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Vectrr averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Glow Control or Vectrr have ads?

Neither Glow Control nor Vectrr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glow Control or Vectrr?

Glow Control ships an update every 68 months, and Vectrr every 3 days. Most recently, Glow Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vectrr on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*