Kumome vs Glyph+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kumome
Engage in strategic board-and-card gameplay solo or with friends. Conquer puzzles, build decks, and battle through five kingdoms with unique heroes. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy a rich narrative with an original soundtrack.
- Single-player campaign with 200+ levels
- 6 unique playable heroes
- Customizable hero outfits
- PvP and Co-op modes
- Deck-building battles
- Handwritten narrative
- Original soundtrack
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Strategy, manipulation, or pure luck—how will you claim victory in Kumome? Kumome is a thrilling board-and-card game you can play solo or with friends. Our small but passionate team has poured our hearts into creating a game we love, and we hope you’ll love it too. Embark on a journey across five kingdoms, conquer over 200 head-scratching puzzles, and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re facing off against friends in PvP battles or teaming up in Co-op mode, Kumome offers a fun game for all types of gamers. What’s in this edition? • A gripping single-player campaign with over 200 levels • 6 unique playable heroes inspired by myths and legends • Customizable outfits and color palettes to make your hero your own • Hidden treasures waiting to be discovered • PvP and Co-op modes, playable now with more updates on the way • Deck-building battles with new cards added regularly • A handwritten narrative full of twists and surprises • An original soundtrack created just for Kumome • Access to the Kumome Community on Discord Join us, save the world of Kumome, and see if you have what it takes to reign supreme.
Glyph+
Strategically place letter tiles to form words and achieve high scores. Collect permanent scoring modifiers to enhance your gameplay and create powerful combos.
- Tile placement
- Word building
- Multiplier chaining
- Collectible glyphs
- Permanent scoring modifiers
- Combo system
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Collect glyphs, bend the rules and score millions in a roguelike word game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kumome at Free against Glyph+'s $4.99. Glyph+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, 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
Kumome is free to download; Glyph+ costs $4.99 up front. Kumome sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Glyph+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kumome ships an update every 4 months, Glyph+ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kumome | Glyph+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yannis Benattia | Sharan Narasimha |
Customer experience
Kumome
Glyph+
In-app purchases
Kumome
- Rewinds Bundle$0.99
- Defender bundle$1.99
- Ravager Bundle$3.99
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- Retribution Bundle$5.99
Glyph+
No in-app purchases
