Comparison

GlyphSmith vs Function Flow

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

Head to head
About

GlyphSmith

Features
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Draw the glyph you see above the door. If your sketch is accurate, the door swings open and you step through to the next level. Miss the mark and try again — or watch a short ad to gain extra attempts.

About

Function Flow

Features
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FunctionFlow is a captivating puzzle game where you transform numbers to reach goals. Drag and drop powerful tools, watch your numbers change in beautiful animations, and unlock the logical thinking skills that professional coders use every day. HOW IT WORKS Start with a set of numbers Choose tools to transform them Watch the magic happen with smooth animations Match the goal to win and advance Simple to learn, endlessly challenging to master! WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL 100 hand-crafted puzzles from easy to mind-bending Beautiful, colorful interface anyone can understand Watch every change happen in real time No complicated rules—just creative thinking Helpful hints when you need a nudge Zero experience required to start having fun THE TOOLS YOU'LL USE Transform: Change each number (add, multiply, square) Select: Pick only certain numbers (even, odd, or unique ones) Organize: Put numbers in order Combine: Add all numbers together Mix and match these tools to solve each puzzle! WHO WILL LOVE THIS Students building problem-solving skills Adults who enjoy brain teasers and logic games Parents looking for educational screen time Anyone curious about how coding actually works Puzzle enthusiasts seeking a fresh challenge WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT No boring lectures or confusing code to type. Just drag, drop, and watch! Every puzzle teaches you to think like a programmer without feeling like homework. It's the satisfying "aha!" moment of solving a Rubik's cube, but you're learning valuable skills. SKILLS YOU'LL BUILD Logical step-by-step thinking Pattern recognition Strategic planning Problem decomposition (breaking big problems into small steps) TRY IT FREE First 25 levels completely free—no tricks One-time unlock for all 100 levels (no subscription) Zero ads, zero pressure Play anywhere—no internet needed Your progress saves automatically

Screenshots

GlyphSmith4 screens
Function Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlyphSmith at none against Function Flow's 1. GlyphSmith also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Function Flow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Function Flow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GlyphSmith asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GlyphSmith versus Function Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlyphSmithFunction Flow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerilke alpayMuhammad Zohaib Brohi

In-app purchases

None

GlyphSmith

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Function Flow

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

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

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