Comparison

GlowGrid vs #Bridges

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

Head to head
About

GlowGrid

A captivating retro puzzle game with strategic depth and a dreamy 80s synth soundtrack. Place shapes, match colors to clear tiles, and fill a power bar to advance. Unlock new elements as you progress through increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Neon retro pixel graphics
  • 80s synth soundtrack
  • Multiple game modes
  • Unlockable power-ups
Features
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Glow Grid is a hypnotic, retro puzzle game • Deep, open-ended, strategic gameplay • Gorgeous neon retro pixel graphics • A relaxing, dreamy 80's synth soundtrack • Multiple game modes Place an endless series of shapes on the glowing, neon grid. Match groups of four or more tiles of similar colors to remove them, opening up space for further play. Fill up the power bar to clear each level. Match bigger groups, or combos of multiple groups at once, to get huge scores! As you progress through the levels you'll have to think more and more carefully to avoid running out of space. But you'll also unlock new tiles, power-ups and bonus pieces to help you master the Glow Grid! Play for free; remove ads via a single in-app purchase. Find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/zutgames Find us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/zutgames

About

#Bridges

A logic puzzle game where you connect islands by drawing bridges. The number of bridges to each island must match its numerical value, following specific rules about direction, crossing, and quantity. Enjoy an unlimited supply of automatically generated puzzles.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free puzzles
  • Auto-generated puzzles
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Draw horizontal/vertical bridges
  • No bridge crossing
  • Max two bridges between islands
Features
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Bridges is a logic-based puzzle game invented in Japan. It is also known as Hashi, Ai-Ki-Ai, Hashiwokakero, or Chopsticks. This app features an unlimited number of free puzzles, generated by the app. No need to buy additional puzzles through in-app purchases. THE RULES Connect each island by drawing bridges between them. The number of bridges connected to each island must match its number. To finish the game, the islands must be connected in a continuous path, subject to the following constraints: * Bridges can only be drawn horizontally or vertically * Bridges cannot cross * There cannot be more than two bridges between two islands. Once all islands are connected with the correct number of bridges, the game is complete.

Screenshots

GlowGrid4 screens
#Bridges4 screens

Verdict

The call

GlowGrid and #Bridges both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of GlowGrid's written reviews are positive against 32% of #Bridges's. GlowGrid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. GlowGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and #Bridges sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlowGrid holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 197 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of GlowGrid's written reviews are positive against 32% of #Bridges's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, #Bridges every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GlowGrid versus #Bridges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowGrid#Bridges
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings) — better4.4 (197 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better32.1% of reviews
Number of ratings68197 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZut Games LtdSebmos Ltd

Customer experience

GlowGrid

All ratings68 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.7%

#Bridges

All ratings197 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative60.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlowGrid

One-time1
  • GlowGrid (Full Game)$1.99
1 purchases

#Bridges

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is GlowGrid free?
GlowGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is #Bridges free?
#Bridges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlowGrid or #Bridges?
GlowGrid is rated higher. GlowGrid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while #Bridges averages 4.4 from 197 ratings.
Do GlowGrid or #Bridges have ads?
#Bridges shows ads; GlowGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, GlowGrid or #Bridges?
GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, and #Bridges every 5 months. Most recently, GlowGrid was updated on August 21, 2026 and #Bridges on September 29, 2026.

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