The Walking Dead vs Glowly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Walking Dead
Step into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Lead iconic survivors, build and defend your camp, and fight relentless hordes of walkers and desperate human enemies. Every decision and run is different, testing your leadership and survival skills.
- Fight walkers and human enemies
- Play as iconic survivors
- Build and defend your camp
- Roguelike progression
- Unlock new abilities and upgrades
- Explore inspired locations
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THE DEAD WALK. SOCIETY HAS FALLEN. SURVIVAL IS ALL THAT REMAINS. Rick Grimes woke from a coma to find the world transformed. Cities abandoned. Families torn apart. The living forced to become something new just to survive. Step into the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead universe and begin your journey where it all started, in an action game shaped by the characters and stories fans know and love! NOW IT’S YOUR TURN. Begin your journey on the outskirts of Atlanta, where a fragile camp struggles to endure against the constant threat of the walkers. What starts as a desperate fight for survival quickly becomes something more. A test of leadership and who you are willing to become. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Fight as iconic survivors from across the universe of The Walking Dead, including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, Glenn, and Maggie. Each survivor brings unique weapons, abilities, and combat styles into every run. Some excel in close combat, while others strike from a distance. Choosing who you fight as can mean the difference between survival and defeat. EVERY SURVIVOR HAS THEIR STRENGTHS Build your camp and assign garrison survivors to strengthen your defenses, generate resources, and support your long-term survival. The right balance between combat survivors and camp leadership is critical to staying alive. EVERY DECISION MATTERS. EVERY RUN IS DIFFERENT. • Fight through relentless swarms and herds of walkers, including armored, burning, and other deadly walker variants • Face dangerous human enemies, desperate to survive by any means necessary • Take control of powerful combat survivors, each with distinct abilities and playstyles • Assign garrison survivors to your camp to unlock bonuses and strengthen your defenses • Grow stronger every run with new abilities, upgrades, and evolving strategies • Build and defend your camp, turning a fragile shelter into a place worth fighting for • Explore locations inspired by the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead SURVIVAL IS NOT JUST ABOUT FIGHTING THE DEAD. IT IS ABOUT PROTECTING THE LIVING. Fans of survival games, roguelike progression, and action RPG gameplay will find a fast-paced experience built around skill, growth, and replayability. THE WORLD HAS ENDED. THE FIGHT HAS JUST BEGUN. How long can you survive? SURVIVAL HAPPENS TOGETHER. Join our Discord to connect with other survivors, share strategies, and help shape the future of the game with your feedback.
Glowly
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Glowly brings couple games and questions to your time together. Answer separately, then find out what your partner wrote. Pick a game for a night on the sofa, a long-distance call or a break in your day. A question gives you somewhere to start, and you can take the conversation from there. GAMES TO SHARE - Would You Rather: make your choices and compare your answers. - Green Flag / Red Flag: talk about the situations and behaviours that matter to you. - Couple questions: explore your tastes, your plans and how you see things. - Memories: revisit the moments you have shared. TOGETHER OR LONG DISTANCE Play side by side on one phone in local mode. When you are apart, invite your partner and use distance mode on your own devices. Your answers are revealed when you have both finished. A QUESTION EVERY DAY The daily question gives you a topic to explore. You can start in solo mode, then share the experience with your partner. CHOOSE YOUR MOOD Explore soft, fun or more personal questions. Discover themes about your memories, your future and the things you would like to talk about. GLOWLY PREMIUM FOR TWO Glowly Premium unlocks additional themes and game modes for both partners. The offer and included features are shown in the app before you subscribe. Glowly is free to download and offers in-app purchases. Rewarded ads may be offered to unlock questions. Questions or feedback? Email contact@glowly-app.com Privacy policy: https://www.glowly-app.com/politique-de-confidentialite/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Walking Dead at every 6 days against Glowly's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. The Walking Dead sells 54 one-off in-app purchases and Glowly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Walking Dead ships an update every 6 days, Glowly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Walking Dead | Glowly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ares Interactive, Inc. | FelinCity |
In-app purchases
The Walking Dead
- Offer Tier 1$0.99
- Monthly Offer 1$0.99
- Weekly Offer 1$0.99
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- Jumpstart Pack$0.99
- 7D Quest Day 1 Offer$0.99
- Super Coin Pack$0.99
- Gem Pack 1$1.99
- Offer Tier 2$1.99
- Jumpstart Double Down$1.99
- DaIly Offer 1$2.99
- Offer Tier 4$3.99
- SPOOKY GOOD MULTI-PACK$4.99
- Sale Bundle$4.99
- Gem Pack 2$4.99
- Offer Bundle$4.99
- Mega Coin Pack$4.99
- Currency Bundle 1$4.99
- Currency Bundle 2$4.99
- Yumiko Unlock Pack$4.99
- Region 2 Pack$6.99
- DaIly Offer 3$9.99
- Gem Pack 3$9.99
- Rank Up Rick$9.99
- Premium Card$9.99
- Coin Stepup 1a$9.99
- Epic Set$9.99
- Currency Bundle 3$9.99
- Survivor’s Card$9.99
- Rare Runner Set$9.99
- Region 3 Pack$9.99
- Region 4 Pack$12.99
- Currency Bundle 4$14.99
- Yumiko Star Up Pack$14.99
- Region 5 Pack$14.99
- Region 6 Pack$17.99
- Premium Pass$19.99
- Offer Tier 14$19.99
- One or All Offer 3d$19.99
- Elite Keys 20$19.99
- Coin Stepup 1b$19.99
- Epic Set$19.99
- Currency Bundle 5$19.99
- Currency Bundle 6$19.99
- Coin Stepup 1c$29.99
- Epic Set$34.99
- Currency Bundle 7$34.99
- Coin Stepup 1d$39.99
- Elite Pass$49.99
- Elite Keys 50$49.99
- Offer Tier 20$49.99
- Coin Stepup 1e$59.99
- Coin Stepup 1f$79.99
- Coin Stepup 1g$99.99
- Offer Tier 30$999.99
Glowly
- Subscription 6 months$7.996 Months
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