Glimpse vs Waxpop!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Glimpse
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How good is your visual memory? Glimpse challenges you to study an image, memorize every detail, and then recreate it from memory. It sounds simple ā until the timer runs out and you're left staring at a blank canvas. THE CONCEPT You get a few seconds to study a drawing. Then it disappears. Now draw what you saw. Your score is calculated by comparing shape accuracy, position, and color ā so every detail counts. GAME MODES Solo Mode ā Progressive Difficulty Start easy with simple shapes and work your way up to complex, multi-colored illustrations. Each level gives you less time to memorize and demands more precision. Power-ups help you along the way! Daily Challenge Every day, all players worldwide face the same challenge. Compare your score on the global leaderboard. A new challenge drops every day at midnight! Multiplayer ā Play Online Match with players worldwide in real-time 3-round matches. See the results reveal one by one ā who drew the best? Climb the MP Wins leaderboard! Community Drawings Play challenges created by other players! Submit your own drawings and earn XP when others play them. POWER-UPS & MODIFIERS - Extra Time, Slow Motion, Color Hint - Peek (see the image again), Ruler, Circle tool - Dynamic modifiers: Spotlight, Puzzle, Blinker, Fade-Out, Mirror DRAWING TOOLS - Color wheel with full spectrum - 5 brush sizes (unlocked by level) - Fill, Ruler & Circle tools - Undo & Eraser - Tools unlock as you level up! PROGRESSION SYSTEM - XP & Levels with tool unlocks - Daily login rewards (7-day cycle) - Streak bonuses up to +50% XP - 18 Achievements across 4 categories - Midnight Blue theme unlocks at Level 10 - Profile ring changes with your level (Bronze to Prisma) COMPETE & CLIMB - Global Leaderboards: Level, Score, Wins, MP Wins - Filter by country - Drawing of the Day showcase - Creator XP ā earn XP when others play your drawings 566 handcrafted challenges across 20+ categories including Animals, Food, Nature, Space, Fantasy, Vehicles, Sports, Music, and more. Available in 32 languages. Glimpse is more than a drawing game ā it's a workout for your visual memory. Download now and find out: How much can you really remember?
Waxpop!
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Crack a shell of hard wax and meet the squishy hiding inside. ā The joy of breaking It starts solid. Press and hold to make the first crack and the wax splits with a snap. Every tap and pull sends more flakes tumbling off. The sound is a real recording of wax breaking. ā The squishy underneath Strip all the wax away and a squishy is waiting. Push and it sinks slowly; let go and it eases back. Every knead comes with its own crunch. ā Real sound, real vibration Nothing is synthesised. Cracking, flaking and kneading each sound different, and the haptics answer the sound. ā How to play Ā· Press and hold ā the first crack Ā· Tap ā break that spot open Ā· Pull with two fingers ā tear a flake away Ā· Swipe ā roll the ball and work the other side Ā· Shake ā hear the loose pieces rattle ā Several balls Different colours, different hardness. Pick a favourite and start breaking from scratch. Best with headphones.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Glimpse at every 4 days against Waxpop!'s every 3 weeks. Glimpse also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Glimpse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Waxpop! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Glimpse ships an update every 4 days, Waxpop! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glimpse | Waxpop! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philipp Paa | JoCoding, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Glimpse
- Remove Ads$2.99
Waxpop!
- ź“ź³ ģ ź±° ķ°ģ¼$0.99
Questions
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