Comparison

GlowGrid vs 25 (game)

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

25 (game)

A unique puzzle game that blends sliding block mechanics with match-3 elements. Merge numbered blocks to level up, but strategically remove red blocks to avoid obstacles. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in this engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Sliding block mechanics
  • Match-3 gameplay
  • Numbered block merging
  • Red block removal
  • High score challenges
Features
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Merge the blocks, level up, but beware of the red blocks in this puzzle game for you! How to play? When you swipe the screen, all the blocks move together in that direction. Try to push blocks with the same number together to level up. But beware of the blocking red blocks! Try to get three or more of them next to each other, to remove them. '25' is the perfect marriage between a sliding block puzzle game and a match-3 game. So tell me, what is your highest score? @BartBonte

Screenshots

GlowGrid4 screens
25 (game)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GlowGrid at none against 25 (game)'s shown. GlowGrid also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 22). 25 (game)'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 25 (game) 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

25 (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of GlowGrid's written reviews are positive against 88% of 25 (game)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, 25 (game) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GlowGrid versus 25 (game): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowGrid25 (game)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings)4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZut Games LtdBart BONTE

Customer experience

GlowGrid

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

25 (game)

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlowGrid

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

25 (game)

One-time1
  • No ads$2.49

Questions

Is GlowGrid free?
GlowGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 25 (game) free?
25 (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlowGrid or 25 (game)?
25 (game) is rated higher. GlowGrid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while 25 (game) averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do GlowGrid or 25 (game) have ads?
25 (game) shows ads; GlowGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, GlowGrid or 25 (game)?
GlowGrid ships an update every 2 months, and 25 (game) every 7 months. Most recently, GlowGrid was updated on August 21, 2026 and 25 (game) on September 8, 2026.

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