iMaki3 vs Glowing Spheres
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iMaki3
A deceptively simple puzzle game where players score points by strategically removing groups of same-colored tiles. Advance through increasingly challenging levels by clearing enough tiles, while utilizing special tools to control gameplay and earn more with skillful moves. Customize the game's appearance with various display modes and color palettes.
- Score points by removing same-colored tile groups
- Advance through challenging levels
- Utilize strategic tools to control gameplay
- Earn more tools with good moves
- Customize appearance with display modes and color palettes
- Play on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
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A fun, deceptively simple little game that rewards you for strategic thinking. Score points by removing groups of two or more same-colored tiles. The larger you can make a group before you remove it, the more points you score. Advance to another level by clearing enough tiles on the current board. The higher the level you get to, the more points you can rack up, but the more challenging the board becomes. That simple premise can keep you thoroughly absorbed. iMaki3's tools let you make strategic decisions to keep a game going... as long as you don't use them up too soon or wait too long to use them. Plus: • Customize iMaki's appearance with different display modes and color palettes • Use tools to control your fate • Earn more tools with good moves • Play on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Glowing Spheres
An entertaining 80s-themed puzzle game where players match spheres of the same color to earn points. Achieve a bonus by clearing all spheres. Compete to beat your high score with a retro soundtrack and visuals.
- 80s retro theme
- Match same-colored spheres
- Collect points
- Special bonus for clearing all spheres
- High score competition
- Funky music and sound effects
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Glowing Spheres is an entertaining game in a stunning 80s-retro-theme. Match the spheres of the same color and collect points. If you're able to finish without any sphere left, you'll receive a special bonus. Can you beat your high score? A funky music theme, sound effects and carefully crafted visuals provide a pleasing experience and a tribute to the 80s.
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Verdict
iMaki3 and Glowing Spheres both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Glowing Spheres's written reviews are positive against 0% of iMaki3's. Glowing Spheres also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). iMaki3's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. iMaki3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Glowing Spheres asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for iMaki3 against 4.0 for Glowing Spheres. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of iMaki3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glowing Spheres's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMaki3 | Glowing Spheres |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Birch | Martin List |
Customer experience
iMaki3
Glowing Spheres
In-app purchases
iMaki3
- Seven Levels$0.99
- Unlimited Levels$1.99
Glowing Spheres
No in-app purchases
