# Licensed To Glow vs SideQuest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Licensed To Glow at none against SideQuest's 11. Licensed To Glow also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 7). SideQuest's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SideQuest sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Licensed To Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Licensed To Glow against 5.0 for SideQuest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Licensed To Glow has 189 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Licensed To Glow's written reviews are positive against 100% of SideQuest's.

Licensed To Glow ships an update every 6 days, SideQuest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Licensed To Glow | SideQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/licensed-to-glow/id6761726547/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Licensed To Glow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891115563) | [OMG Career](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822692415) |

## What reviewers say

### Licensed To Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/licensed-to-glow/id6761726547)

Discover and book appointments at local salons, spas, and studios for beauty and wellness services. Access exclusive discounts and service credits with membership plans. Enjoy instant booking, real reviews, and transparent pricing.

**Highlights:** Discover local salons and spas, Book appointments instantly, View real-time availability, Read member reviews, Transparent pricing, Exclusive member discounts, Gift cards

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### SideQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096)

Discover and complete real-life quests designed to turn ordinary days into small adventures. Earn XP, collect badges, and document your experiences in a personal journal. Packs can be unlocked with one-time purchases.

**Highlights:** Curated quest packs, Real-life challenges, XP and badge system, Personal quest journal, Solo or group play, One-time pack purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One SideQuest Pack Key | $9.99 | one-time |
| City Edition Key | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 1 City | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals Vault | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 1 City | $19.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Originals Vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 1 City | $24.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $24.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $29.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $34.99 | one-time |
| Originals Vault | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Licensed To Glow free?

Licensed To Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SideQuest free?

SideQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Licensed To Glow or SideQuest?

SideQuest is rated higher. Licensed To Glow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while SideQuest averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Licensed To Glow or SideQuest have ads?

Both Licensed To Glow and SideQuest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Licensed To Glow or SideQuest?

Licensed To Glow ships an update every 6 days, and SideQuest every 3 days. Most recently, Licensed To Glow was updated on October 28, 2026 and SideQuest on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*