Comparison

GLOW vs Nine Night

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

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About

GLOW

Embark on an epic single-player hack n slash adventure as a Guardian to banish dark forces. Explore vast 3D worlds, collect unique gear, and battle hundreds of enemies and bosses. The game offers a unique camera perspective and an educational approach to biblical themes.

Highlights
  • Single player campaign with 10+ hours of playtime
  • 3rd person camera angles
  • Over 18 open-world like maps
  • Wide range of weapons and armors
  • Hundreds of enemy types and bosses
  • Live camera angle changes
  • Offline play
Features
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GLOW supports iPhone 5 & above and iPad 3 & above. ========================================== Follow the path of the pure hearted and get to banish the forces of darkness via the wonderful Single player Hack n Slash Free Action RPG Game Guardian Light of The World (GLOW) – The Commandments, the first in upcoming series of Glow with first ever 3rd Person camera angles! Key Features: =========== - Play role of Guardian in Epic Single Player Campaign to save The Commandments from an evil army with more than 10 hours of Play time! - First Hack n Slash Free Action RPG Game with 3rd person Camera angles! - Most Unique Map Style with over 18 open world like maps! - Beautifully Rendered Fully 3D Graphics! - Wide range of Weapons and Armors to outfit Guardian! - Fight & slay hundreds of types of enemies, including the unbeatable Bosses! - First of its kind live camera angle change during Action RPG Game Play give you unique 3D feel! Long Press Joystick and gently lean your thumb towards left or right to change the angle of Camera. - Find and unlock hidden Treasures, messages & Items! - Glow is also first game ever to provide educative approach to The Commandments and their importance in our lives. - Sign-up for prayer board and pray for those in need and look who is praying for what, in world prayer board. - Sign-up for yearly subscription to get daily Bible Verse! - Last but not least, you can play this Game OFFLINE! Downloading size is what it is shown on store, NO downloading from servers! (Only in case of in-apps, to see game center progress or share with friends, you need Internet) GLOW Hack and Slash Action RPG game is based primarily on the Ephesians 6:10-20 and the Commandments where you don the role of the Guardian who is prepared to go with the truth at any cost. You are free to follow your own instincts as you traverse through the open map. It is time for you to cross swords with the evil Boss lurking around. The battle is going to be of biblical proportions, however. So, think of ways to defeat the boss in a grandiose gameplay or meet with the sin minions who keep coming at you. It is time for you to strike at the very heart of the sin army and win the round once and for all. Fret not, God will indeed smile at you and shower you with gifts willingly. Be sure to earn each one on the way though as you proceed in your game. The prizes are not easy picks at all! You have to unlock the Goods at every round in order to get at the armors and spiritual swords. There are treasures galore and you will simply have to pick them up one by one as the Guardian overpowers the evil. Glow – The Commandments is developed by Morpheous, small indie team and published by The Sanet Group, known for its charity activities. Please Note: ========== - GLOW is completely free, but you can choose to pay real money for some items, which will charge your account. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings. Follow Glow on Twitter: ================== https://twitter.com/GLOW_GAME Like us on Facebook: ================ https://www.facebook.com/GLOW.ActionRPGGame

About

Nine Night

Experience an ultra-hardcore Souls-like action-adventure game with precise combat, challenging boss fights, and environmental puzzles. This premium, pay-once experience focuses on skill-based gameplay, eschewing auto-combat and stat-padding for a true test of resolve.

Highlights
  • Ultra-hardcore Souls-like combat
  • Precision parry and dodge mechanics
  • Epic linear map exploration
  • Ancient puzzle solving
  • Breath-taking boss battles
  • Polished combat feel and strategic depth
  • External controller support
Features
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Nine Night is an ultra-hardcore Souls-like action-adventure game crafted exclusively for challenge-seekers. Every parry demands precision; every dodge is a matter of life and death. Explore epic linear maps, solve ancient puzzles, and forge your resolve in breath-taking boss battles. Ditching the stat-padding of traditional mobile games, we focus on polished combat feel and strategic depth. You’ll face the triple threats of deadly traps, ferocious foes, and scarce resources. No auto-combat, no stat-based dominance—only precise controls and wise decisions will keep you alive. Master the battle rhythm to conquer mighty enemies. Authentic Souls-like Hardcore Challenges: High-stakes combat where death is the mentor of growth. Vast & Mysterious World: Blends linear storytelling with environmental narratives, with exploration rewards everywhere. Polished Combat System: Fluid offense-defense shifts with classic fighting game pacing. Intense, Immersive Boss Fights: Distinctly designed, multi-phase epic showdowns. Mobile-Optimized Gameplay: Seamless touchscreen integration & full external controller support. No IAPs—Premium Pay-Once Experience: One purchase for the full, unadulterated adventure.

Screenshots

GLOW4 screens
Nine Night4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GLOW at Free against Nine Night's $12.99. GLOW also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

GLOW is free to download; Nine Night costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLOW ships an update weekly, Nine Night every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GLOW versus Nine Night: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLOWNine Night
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size758 MB838 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJaron Hines晖 李

Customer experience

GLOW

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nine Night

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GLOW

No in-app purchases

None

Nine Night

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLOW free?
GLOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nine Night free?
Nine Night costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GLOW or Nine Night have ads?
Nine Night shows ads; GLOW does not.
Which is updated more often, GLOW or Nine Night?
GLOW ships an update weekly, and Nine Night every 14 months. Most recently, GLOW was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nine Night on November 3, 2026.

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