Comparison

Neon Blocks! vs Glowherd

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

Head to head
About

Neon Blocks!

Place blocks on a 9x9 grid to clear rows, columns, and 3x3 zones. Enjoy arcade-style gameplay with daily challenges and multiple themes. Master strategic placement to achieve high scores and maintain streaks.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid block placement
  • Clear rows, columns, and 3x3 zones
  • Classic and Strategic game modes
  • Daily challenges and streak system
  • 22 customizable themes
  • Combo and streak multipliers
  • Offline play
Features
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Place blocks. Clear rows, columns and 3x3 zones. Chain combos. Neon Blocks is an arcade-style block puzzle on a 9x9 board — drag shapes, fill sudoku-style sections, and build streaks for massive scores. Two ways to play Classic Mode: the original. Place all three pieces, clear the grid, beat your best. Strategic Mode: rotate pieces, preview the next 3, and plan every move. Easy to learn, hard to master Drop pieces onto the grid to complete rows, columns, or any of the nine fixed 3x3 zones. When a group fills, it clears — earning points multiplied by your streak. Daily challenges A new puzzle every day. Solve it, compare your score, and keep your daily streak alive. Replay past challenges from the history calendar. 22 stunning themes From electric neon to delicate Sakura, arctic frost to volcanic ember — plus kid-friendly palettes like Candy Pop, Ocean Party and Space Cats. Each theme transforms the entire experience with its own color palette and atmosphere. Features - 35 distinct block pieces - Arcade sound effects & electronic background music - Combo system — clear multiple zones with one piece - Streak multiplier — up to 10x points - Re-drag — pick up and reposition your last placed piece - Rotate pieces in Strategic Mode - Next 3 preview — see what pieces are coming - Color shift — blocks evolve their hue over time - Ghost preview — see exactly where pieces land - Game Center leaderboards & achievements - Works offline — play anywhere

About

Glowherd

Guide luminous orbs through dynamic, rippling space in this arcade game. Tap to launch waves, build momentum, and aim for increasingly challenging high scores. Enjoy simple, one-handed gameplay designed for both quick sessions and extended play.

Highlights
  • One-tap, one-handed gameplay
  • No account required
  • Round-based progression
  • Score chase mechanics
  • Optional ad removal purchase
Features
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Glowherd is a luminous arcade game where you guide glowing orbs through rippling space. Tap to launch waves, ride the momentum, and chase your highest score across faster, brighter rounds. • One-tap, one-handed gameplay • No account required, no clutter • Round-based progression with a score chase • Optional Remove Ads — one purchase, every device signed in with your Apple ID Built for short bursts and long sessions. Drop in, beat your high score, and put it down.

Screenshots

Neon Blocks!4 screens
Glowherd3 screens

Verdict

The call

Neon Blocks! and Glowherd are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neon Blocks! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Glowherd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Neon Blocks! against 5.0 for Glowherd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Neon Blocks! versus Glowherd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon Blocks!Glowherd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdson BrazThomas Masters

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Neon Blocks!

One-time10
  • Galaxy Theme$0.99
  • Bloodmoon Theme$0.99
  • Obsidian Theme$0.99
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  • Midnight Theme$0.99
  • Prism Theme$0.99
  • Jelly Theme$0.99
  • Neon Vivid Theme$0.99
  • Ocean Party Theme$0.99
  • Space Cats Theme$0.99
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
1 purchases

Glowherd

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Neon Blocks! free?
Neon Blocks! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glowherd free?
Glowherd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neon Blocks! or Glowherd?
Neon Blocks! and Glowherd are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Neon Blocks! or Glowherd have ads?
Both Neon Blocks! and Glowherd show ads.
Which is updated more often, Neon Blocks! or Glowherd?
Neon Blocks! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Glowherd every 2 weeks. Most recently, Neon Blocks! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Glowherd on October 31, 2026.

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