Comparison

Prism vs Gleamworks

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

Head to head
About

Prism

Features
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PrismPop is an addictive transparent bubble puzzle game featuring an innovative wave system. Touch the screen to create color waves and connect beautiful transparent bubbles of the same color to remove them. Key Features: - 7 distinct vibrant colored transparent bubbles - Unique wave connection system for strategic gameplay - Relaxing puzzle experience without time pressure - Combo system for achieving high scores - Realistic bubble effects and particle animations - Immersive background music and sound effects - Enhanced gaming experience with haptic feedback - Support for 10 languages Take your time to strategize and remove as many bubbles as possible before they fill the screen. As levels increase, new bubbles spawn faster, making the challenge more intense. Perfect for players who enjoy thoughtful puzzle games with beautiful visuals and satisfying gameplay mechanics.

About

Gleamworks

Guide beams of colored light through an intricate grid of optical pieces by rotating mirrors, splitters, and filters. Solve logic puzzles with no timers or move limits, at your own pace. Features additive color mixing and a colorblind-friendly mode.

Highlights
  • 250 handcrafted puzzles
  • 6 unique piece types
  • Additive color mixing
  • No timers or move limits
  • Offline play
  • Colorblind-friendly mode
Features
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Direct beams of colored light through an intricate grid of optical pieces. Rotate mirrors, splitters, filters, portals, and combiners to guide every beam to its matching receiver. Gleamworks is a thoughtful puzzle game built around light, color, and precision. Each level places every piece on the board — your job is to find the right rotation for each one. No guessing, no inventory management, just clean logic. FEATURES - 250 handcrafted puzzles across 12 difficulty tiers - 6 unique piece types: mirrors, filters, splitters, portals, combiners, and walls - Additive color mixing — combine red, yellow, and blue beams to create new colors - New mechanics introduced gradually as you progress - No timers, no energy systems, no move limits - Play at your own pace — offline, on your schedule - Hints available when you need a nudge - Colorblind-friendly mode with shape-based cues START SIMPLE, GO DEEP Early levels teach you the basics with mirrors and filters. By the midgame, you're splitting beams, mixing colors, and routing light through portals. Late-game puzzles demand creative thinking across large grids with every piece type in play. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No flashing notifications, no social pressure, no pay-to-win mechanics. Gleamworks respects your time and attention. Sit down, solve a puzzle or ten, and walk away satisfied. **What's New (first release):** Welcome to Gleamworks! 250 light beam puzzles await. Rotate mirrors, mix colors, and guide every beam to its receiver.

Screenshots

Prism4 screens
Gleamworks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prism at none against Gleamworks's 1. Prism also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gleamworks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Prism asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prism versus Gleamworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrismGleamworks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyunSeok ParkJames Knarr

In-app purchases

None

Prism

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gleamworks

One-time1
  • Gleamworks Ad-Free$2.99

Questions

Is Prism free?
Prism is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gleamworks free?
Gleamworks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prism or Gleamworks have ads?
Gleamworks shows ads; Prism does not.

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