Comparison

Pixel Wave 3D vs Gloss Boss

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Wave 3D

Strategically match pixel colors and select the correct buses to clear a loop before parking spots become full. Test your flow management skills in this engaging puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Strategic bus selection
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Flow management challenges
  • Loop clearing puzzles
  • Parking spot optimization
Features
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Put your strategy to the test! Choose the right buses, match pixel colors, and clear the loop before the parking spots overflow. Can you master the flow?

About

Gloss Boss

Merge dazzling cosmetics and create stunning beauty looks to set the next viral trend. Unlock exciting collections, complete glamorous transformations, and discover new stories with colorful characters. Become the ultimate beauty trendsetter.

Highlights
  • Merge beauty items
  • Create stunning looks
  • Unlock beauty collections
  • Complete glamorous transformations
  • Discover new stories
  • Relaxing merge gameplay
Features
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Create the Next Beauty Trend! Welcome to Gloss Boss, where every merge inspires the next viral beauty obsession! Discover dazzling cosmetics, create stunning looks, and help beauty creators shine with confidence. Merge stylish beauty items, unlock exciting collections, and complete glamorous transformations. Every makeover sets a new trend, every challenge brings new rewards, and every merge gets you closer to becoming the ultimate Gloss Boss. Features Start New Beauty Trends Create fresh styles and iconic looks. Unlock exciting beauty collections. Discover glamorous cosmetics to merge. Relaxing Merge Gameplay Merge hundreds of satisfying beauty items. Complete rewarding merge challenges. Collect powerful boosters and valuable rewards. Transform Stunning Looks Help unique characters discover their perfect style. Unlock elegant hairstyles, makeup, and accessories. Enjoy satisfying before-and-after transformations. Discover New Chapters Meet colorful personalities. Complete stylish makeover missions. Unlock fresh stories and exciting surprises. Play Anytime Relax with easy-to-learn merge gameplay. Enjoy frequent events and new content. Become the beauty trend everyone talks about. Merge, create, inspire—and rule every beauty trend in Gloss Boss!

Screenshots

Pixel Wave 3D4 screens
Gloss Boss4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel Wave 3D and Gloss Boss both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Pixel Wave 3D's written reviews are positive against 20% of Gloss Boss's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Wave 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gloss Boss sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.8 for Pixel Wave 3D against 4.8 for Gloss Boss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 814 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Pixel Wave 3D's written reviews are positive against 20% of Gloss Boss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pixel Wave 3D versus Gloss Boss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Wave 3DGloss Boss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (814 ratings) — better4.8 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8141.1K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size538 MB399 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMOONEE PUBLISHING LTDWind Games

Customer experience

Pixel Wave 3D

All ratings705 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Gloss Boss

All ratings639 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pixel Wave 3D

One-time10
  • Coin 400$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
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  • No Ads$4.99
  • Limit Pack$5.99
  • Coin 2K$7.99
  • Beginner Pack$7.99
  • No Ads Pack$7.99
  • Master Pack$9.99
  • Mega Pack$19.99
10 purchases

Gloss Boss

One-time10
  • Daily Offer$0.99
  • Endless Bundle$1.99
  • Gem 100$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Out of Energy$1.99
  • Endless Bundle$2.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Ad Bundle$5.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Gem 580$9.99
  • Super Pass$11.99

Questions

Is Pixel Wave 3D free?
Pixel Wave 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gloss Boss free?
Gloss Boss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Wave 3D or Gloss Boss?
Pixel Wave 3D is rated higher. Pixel Wave 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 814 ratings, while Gloss Boss averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Pixel Wave 3D or Gloss Boss have ads?
Both Pixel Wave 3D and Gloss Boss show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Wave 3D or Gloss Boss?
Pixel Wave 3D ships an update weekly, and Gloss Boss weekly. Most recently, Pixel Wave 3D was updated on November 10, 2026 and Gloss Boss on November 10, 2026.

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