SHREDD vs Glide by Bluswimmer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHREDD
Navigate a challenging obstacle course by controlling a shape that can split into two. Dodge spikes and other hazards by scraping the sides, hovering, or squeezing through tight gaps at the last moment.
- Ambidextrous gameplay
- Split-in-two mechanic
- Spike avoidance challenges
- Scrape, hover, and squeeze maneuvers
- Fast-paced action
Read full descriptionHide full description
The original ambidextrous dodge'm up! AVOID THE SPIKES! Scrape along the sides, hover through the middle, or squeeze by at the last millisecond by splitting in two :o
Glide by Bluswimmer
Navigate increasingly narrow caverns by mastering glider momentum. Gain speed by angling downwards and see how far you can glide. Features multiple game modes, control options, and visual customization.
- Master glider momentum
- Endless gamemode
- Sprint gamemode
- Multiple control options
- Special game modes
- Color palettes
Read full descriptionHide full description
Master the movement of your glider as the caverns continue to get tighter and tighter! Keep your momentum in mind- you'll gain more speed when your glider is pointed downwards! How far can you glide? Features: - Cool Retro Graphics (with Modern option)! - Endless Gamemode- Get as far as you can! - Sprint Gamemode- Finish the course as fast as possible! - Three control options! - A bunch of special modes! - Several color palettes to choose from! Have fun, and happy gliding!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glide by Bluswimmer at none against SHREDD's 3. Glide by Bluswimmer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). SHREDD's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 102). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. SHREDD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Glide by Bluswimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SHREDD against 4.7 for Glide by Bluswimmer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHREDD has 891 ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 95% of Glide by Bluswimmer's.
SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, Glide by Bluswimmer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | SHREDD | Glide by Bluswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (891 ratings) | 4.7 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | 94.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 891 — better | 102 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chaotic Box | Bluswimmer LLC |
Customer experience
SHREDD
Glide by Bluswimmer
User reviews
SHREDD
From 891 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 💎 Great visuals and themes
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant design
Room to improve
- 🐛 High score not saving properly
- 🔁 Repetitive music and background
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 💤 Slow start and ramp-up speed
Glide by Bluswimmer
From 102 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to control
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Retro art style
- 👍 No ads
Room to improve
- 🐛 Controls are difficult to figure out
- 🐛 Buttons are very small
- 🐛 Controls are unintuitive
- 🐛 Tilt controls awkward
- 🐛 Screen locks to one side
Bugs and requests
SHREDD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent high score tracking
- Lag or performance issues
Requested features
4 requests- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize blocks and backgrounds
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Save high scores across sessions
Glide by Bluswimmer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Settings don't persist
- Game crashed when received
Requested features
7 requests- Available on Apple Watch
- Level creator
- New tilt controls
- Tutorial
- Skip death timer
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- Full range of motion for turns
- More updates or game modes
In-app purchases
SHREDD
- Ad Removal$1.99
- All Themes Unlock plus Bonus Themes$1.99
- All Themes Unlock, Bonus Themes, plus Ad Removal$3.99
Glide by Bluswimmer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SHREDD free?
Is Glide by Bluswimmer free?
Which has better reviews, SHREDD or Glide by Bluswimmer?
Do SHREDD or Glide by Bluswimmer have ads?
Which is updated more often, SHREDD or Glide by Bluswimmer?
Other comparisons
