# Live Tile Star vs Blockglow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blockglow at 100% against Live Tile Star's 37%. Blockglow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Live Tile Star's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Tile Star sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Blockglow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blockglow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Tile Star has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Live Tile Star's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blockglow's.

Live Tile Star ships an update monthly, Blockglow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Tile Star | Blockglow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tile-star/id6747411732/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockglow/id6793242263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 370 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JEFFERY D'ANDRE ANTJUAN NEWSOME](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796241044) | [Spec Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793242265) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Tile Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tile-star/id6747411732)

Engage in a captivating tile-matching puzzle game where you clear glass tiles to earn affection hearts. As your affection level grows, unlock new outfits and fashion styles for the game's streamers. Enjoy a visually pleasing experience with strategic gameplay and helpful power-ups.

**Highlights:** Classic tile matching mechanics, Unlockable streamer outfits, Tile upgrade system, Powerful item assist system, Dynamic backgrounds, Stylish and elegant design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| event_bundle1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| christmas_spin_bundle1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gems*1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| levelreward_bundle1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| dailybundle1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| linkbundle1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| event_bundle4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle big | $4.99 | one-time |
| linkbundle2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| summercup_bundle_1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| bundle novice | $9.99 | one-time |
| piggybank | $9.99 | one-time |
| limit bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| linkbundle3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| weeklyoffer | $9.99 | one-time |
| bundle super | $14.99 | one-time |
| dailybundle4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| bundle huge | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🔥 Fun and different game
- 💕 Beautiful women

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Lacks full nudity
- 🤔 Complicated rules
- ⏱️ Hints disappear too fast
- 💰 Forced to pay money too early
- 🤑 Difficult to earn coins/upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't load
- Unable to collect coins

**Requested features**

- More revealing digital dolls
- Easier way to earn coins and upgrade


### Blockglow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockglow/id6793242263)

A satisfying block puzzle game with multiple modes, including endless classic, timed challenges, and level-based adventures. Create big combos by clearing rows and columns on an 8x8 board. Plays offline and offers a one-time purchase to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Classic, Adventure, Picture, Blitz, Daily), Combo-based scoring, 8x8 board gameplay, Offline play, Picture puzzle creation, Mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Tile Star free?

Live Tile Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blockglow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Tile Star or Blockglow?

Blockglow is rated higher. Live Tile Star averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Blockglow averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Live Tile Star or Blockglow have ads?

Both Live Tile Star and Blockglow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Tile Star or Blockglow?

Live Tile Star ships an update monthly, and Blockglow every 4 days. Most recently, Live Tile Star was updated on October 20, 2026 and Blockglow on October 1, 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.*