# GlowGrid vs Colorscope

The clearest difference is update cadence: GlowGrid at every 2 months against Colorscope's every 17 months. GlowGrid also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Colorscope's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (732 vs 68). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlowGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Colorscope sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colorscope holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorscope has 732 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of GlowGrid's written reviews are positive against 87% of Colorscope's.

GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, Colorscope every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlowGrid | Colorscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowgrid/id847421230/reviews) | **[4.8 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **732** |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zut Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/847421233) | [Next Apps BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/452162279) |

## What reviewers say

### GlowGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowgrid/id847421230)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlowGrid (Full Game) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cool retro graphics
- 🎶 Great 80s synth sounds
- 👍 Simple and fun
- 💡 Relaxing yet challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Irritating sound
- 😵 Flashing lights trigger migraines
- 🐛 Game crashes
- 🐌 Hesitation between screens
- 💰 Greedy monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes
- Hesitation between screens
- Timer carries over after ad
- Unstable and prone to crashes in panic mode
- Update wants money for full version

**Requested features**

- Add different levels
- Add achievements
- Add a high score table with user names
- Unlock another mode of play
- Leaderboard


### Colorscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorscope/id1458709427)

Engage with a minimalist and visually striking puzzle game that challenges your perception of color. Explore 900 handcrafted levels with unique mechanics. Offers alternative color schemes for color blindness.

**Highlights:** Minimalist puzzle design, Visually stunning graphics, 900 handcrafted puzzles, Alternative color schemes, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dreamvessel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Featherheart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowermind | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mooncloud | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snaildance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunburst | $0.99 | one-time |
| Twinklemood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nightglow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sparklewish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flamegaze | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderleaves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderlove | $0.99 | one-time |
| Souldrift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starhike | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full collection | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing, meditative experience
- 🎨 Beautiful colors and patterns
- 🧠 Engaging mental challenge
- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues (crashes, glitches)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Difficulty purchasing additional content

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase additional puzzle packs
- Graphical issues with animations on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Custom color options
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- Zen mode to create custom patterns
- Cloud sync for progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlowGrid free?

GlowGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colorscope free?

Colorscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GlowGrid or Colorscope?

Colorscope is rated higher. GlowGrid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Colorscope averages 4.8 from 732 ratings.

### Do GlowGrid or Colorscope have ads?

Neither GlowGrid nor Colorscope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlowGrid or Colorscope?

GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, and Colorscope every 17 months. Most recently, GlowGrid was updated on October 21, 2026 and Colorscope on October 23, 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.*