# Dynamic Glass vs Spireworks

The clearest difference is rating: Dynamic Glass at 4.5 against Spireworks's 3.5. Dynamic Glass also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Spireworks's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dynamic Glass holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spireworks has 136 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dynamic Glass ships an update every 3 months, Spireworks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dynamic Glass | Spireworks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-glass/id879381265/reviews)** | [3.5 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spireworks/id1372884614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIEW, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/590408159) | [Spireworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372884613) |

## What reviewers say

### Dynamic Glass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-glass/id879381265)

Control your View Dynamic Glass installation remotely. Manage schedules, override settings, and control zones with this mobile application. Ensure your system is compatible before use.

**Highlights:** Remote control of View Dynamic Glass, Glass Scheduler, Intelligence modes, User Control, User Overrides, Zone Management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spireworks/id1372884614)

Control iconic building spire lights from your phone, choosing colors and special effects. Request an invite to participate in this unique experience and support charitable causes.

**Highlights:** Sign in and control spire lights, Select colors and special effects, View real-time light changes, Support charities and special events, Request an invite

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Changing building lights is cool
- 🤩 Amazing concept/idea
- 👍 App updates are awesome
- 🔥 Allows changing colors of One Bryant Park

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive usage fee ($10 for 2 mins)
- 🚫 Invite-only access is frustrating
- 🤔 Users question if it works
- ⏳ Long wait for access requests
- 💰 Per-session donation model disliked

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- No difference in building lights
- App requires donation every time
- App didn't work after donation
- App shows only yellow, doesn't change spire

**Requested features**

- Subscription all-access fee
- Fundraiser events
- Access to all buildings
- One-time donation option
- Unlimited access option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dynamic Glass free?

Dynamic Glass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spireworks free?

Spireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dynamic Glass or Spireworks?

Dynamic Glass is rated higher. Dynamic Glass averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Spireworks averages 3.5 from 136 ratings.

### Do Dynamic Glass or Spireworks have ads?

Neither Dynamic Glass nor Spireworks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dynamic Glass or Spireworks?

Dynamic Glass ships an update every 3 months, and Spireworks every 2 months. Most recently, Dynamic Glass was updated on October 12, 2026 and Spireworks 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.*