Gleamworks vs Cell Solve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gleamworks
Guide beams of colored light through an intricate grid of optical pieces by rotating mirrors, splitters, and filters. Solve logic puzzles with no timers or move limits, at your own pace. Features additive color mixing and a colorblind-friendly mode.
- 250 handcrafted puzzles
- 6 unique piece types
- Additive color mixing
- No timers or move limits
- Offline play
- Colorblind-friendly mode
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Direct beams of colored light through an intricate grid of optical pieces. Rotate mirrors, splitters, filters, portals, and combiners to guide every beam to its matching receiver. Gleamworks is a thoughtful puzzle game built around light, color, and precision. Each level places every piece on the board — your job is to find the right rotation for each one. No guessing, no inventory management, just clean logic. FEATURES - 250 handcrafted puzzles across 12 difficulty tiers - 6 unique piece types: mirrors, filters, splitters, portals, combiners, and walls - Additive color mixing — combine red, yellow, and blue beams to create new colors - New mechanics introduced gradually as you progress - No timers, no energy systems, no move limits - Play at your own pace — offline, on your schedule - Hints available when you need a nudge - Colorblind-friendly mode with shape-based cues START SIMPLE, GO DEEP Early levels teach you the basics with mirrors and filters. By the midgame, you're splitting beams, mixing colors, and routing light through portals. Late-game puzzles demand creative thinking across large grids with every piece type in play. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No flashing notifications, no social pressure, no pay-to-win mechanics. Gleamworks respects your time and attention. Sit down, solve a puzzle or ten, and walk away satisfied. **What's New (first release):** Welcome to Gleamworks! 250 light beam puzzles await. Rotate mirrors, mix colors, and guide every beam to its receiver.
Cell Solve
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Cell Solve is a colorful puzzle game where every move matters. Guide the growing path through the board, fill every available cell, and find the correct solution without getting trapped. Levels begin simple but gradually introduce larger grids, separated boards, teleporters, directional cells, moving blocks, and other mechanics that challenge you to think ahead. Complete levels quickly to earn up to three gold stars. Collect enough stars to unlock new challenges, finish timed chapter runs, and earn special red stars. Every achievement also helps you collect coins for the shop. Use your coins to personalize the game with: • New snake colors • Background colors • Pattern designs • Completion bloom styles Features: • Quick and satisfying puzzle levels • Increasing difficulty and varied board layouts • Three-star time-based scoring • Special chapter challenges • Unlockable cosmetic rewards • Colorful visuals, music, sound and haptic feedback • Multiple language options Plan your route, fill every cell, and see how many stars you can collect in Cell Solve!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cell Solve at none against Gleamworks's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Gleamworks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cell Solve asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gleamworks ships an update daily, Cell Solve every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gleamworks | Cell Solve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Knarr | ihsan kirtas |
In-app purchases
Gleamworks
- Gleamworks Ad-Free$2.99
Cell Solve
No in-app purchases









