GLOW vs Dark Assault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Dark Assault
Experience intense arcade action through sound and haptics, not visuals. Defend your position against waves of invaders using touch or tilt controls. Designed for accessibility, it offers a unique sensory-first gameplay experience.
- Haptic-first combat feedback
- Audio-led gameplay
- HUD-focused playfield
- Touch and tilt control options
- Multiple difficulty modes
- High score chasing
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Come Play In The Dark! Dark Assault is a retro-inspired arcade defender built around touch and vibration first. There is no classic visual battlefield—no ship sprite, no scrolling starfield of enemies you chase with your eyes. You read the fight through audio cues, strong haptics, and a minimal HUD, then react with touch or tilt. Defend your position against waves of invaders, dodge incoming fire, and chase a new high score as the assault ramps up. Optional training silhouettes help you map cues to positions while you learn. Choose touch or tilt, dial in difficulty, and swap sound themes to match your mood. Designed with accessibility in mind: sensory-first presentation, clear audio feedback, expressive haptics, and flexible controls so more players can enjoy classic arcade tension without relying on a busy screen. Features: Haptic-first combat feedback—feel hits, locks, and waves on supported devices Audio-led gameplay with selectable sound themes HUD-focused playfield (no traditional ship-and-invader graphics) Touch and tilt control options Multiple difficulty modes, including training-friendly pacing High score chasing Optional support purchases for players who want to help fund future updates Dark Assault is easy to start, challenging to master, and built for players who want old-school intensity through sound and feel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GLOW at 5.0 against Dark Assault's 4.0. GLOW also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. GLOW sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Assault sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GLOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
GLOW ships an update weekly, Dark Assault monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLOW | Dark Assault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 758 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jaron Hines | Beer Guide Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
GLOW
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In-app purchases
GLOW
- 10,000 Denari$0.99
- 50,000 Denari$1.99
- Daily Bible Verse for 1 Year$2.99
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- 100,000 Denari$4.99
- 500,000 Denari$6.99
- 1,000,000 Denari$9.99
Dark Assault
- Support This Project$0.99
- Big Support$2.99
- Mega Support$4.99
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