# PixGlow vs Pixel Gem Loop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixGlow at 69% against Pixel Gem Loop's 18%. PixGlow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Pixel Gem Loop's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 84) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Gem Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PixGlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Gem Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Gem Loop has 3K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of PixGlow's written reviews are positive against 18% of Pixel Gem Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixGlow | Pixel Gem Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixglow-color-sort-puzzle/id6764057351/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-gem-loop-diamond-sort/id6791414854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 247 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playdayy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558444244) | [CONATURE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880967290) |

## What reviewers say

### PixGlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixglow-color-sort-puzzle/id6764057351)

Engage in a unique color puzzle adventure where you shuffle and rearrange vibrant gems to restore stunning pixel art images. It offers a relaxing yet brain-teasing experience with hundreds of levels across various themes.

**Highlights:** Shuffle and rearrange colorful gems, Restore detailed pixel art masterpieces, Hundreds of levels with rich themes, Relaxing and brain-teasing gameplay, Offline play supported, No timers or pressure

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Gem Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-gem-loop-diamond-sort/id6791414854)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you sort colorful beads flowing through pipelines. Complete intricate diamond art canvases and reveal stunning pixel masterpieces. Save your creations and enjoy a soothing, mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** Satisfying bead sorting, Pipeline puzzle mechanics, Diamond art creation, Personal artwork gallery, Relaxing gameplay, Mindfully engaging puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Bundle01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comeback Boost 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| DiscountBundle01 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Bundle 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoTimerBundle01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixGlow free?

PixGlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Gem Loop free?

Pixel Gem Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PixGlow or Pixel Gem Loop?

Pixel Gem Loop is rated higher. PixGlow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Pixel Gem Loop averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do PixGlow or Pixel Gem Loop have ads?

Both PixGlow and Pixel Gem Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PixGlow or Pixel Gem Loop?

PixGlow ships an update every 9 days, and Pixel Gem Loop every 9 days. Most recently, PixGlow was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pixel Gem Loop on November 5, 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.*