# Griddrift

> Color nonogram puzzle game with cryptic reveal clues and logic-based gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by DAVID STUBBS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddrift/id6775581118 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DAVID STUBBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775581120)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddrift/id6775581118/reviews.md

## What is Griddrift?

Griddrift is a colour nonogram puzzle game where every grid hides a secret answer.
Solve the puzzle by filling in coloured cells using the number clues along each row and column. When the last cell clicks into place, the cryptic clue reveals itself — and suddenly "Best in Sand" makes perfect sense.
Each puzzle has its own personality. The clues are smug. The grid is patient. You might be faster than you think.
How to play
Tap a cell to fill it. Tap again to mark it empty. The numbers tell you how many consecutive cells are filled in each row and column. Logic does the rest — no guessing required.
Features

Colour nonograms with cryptic reveal clues
Perfect solve tracking — finish without mistakes for a flawless run
Puzzles rated by size and difficulty
Clean, distraction-free design
New puzzle sets regularly added

Supporting good things
A portion of every purchase is donated to a surf therapy charity supporting children's mental health.

## Key features

- Color nonograms with cryptic clues
- Perfect solve tracking
- Puzzles rated by size and difficulty
- Clean, distraction-free design
- Regularly added puzzle sets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Griddrift Full Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddrift/id6775581118/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Needs to not punish in relaxed mode for "imperfect" runs.

*2026-07-01*

I wanna like this app but it's demoralizing when I am told my run was imperfect just because I accidentally misclicked (as opposed to a logical error). It wouldn't matter if I wasn't in relaxed mode but relaxed mode should disable that since you don't get hints and use just logic to solve.

It would also be nice if there was a way to reset all progress and achievements back to zero with one tap.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback. A new release is now available which hopefully addresses your concerns. 

If you have any other feedback then please don’t hesitate to email me!

Thanks again.

## Frequently asked questions about Griddrift

### What is Griddrift?

Griddrift is a color nonogram puzzle game where solving the grid reveals a secret answer and a cryptic clue. It uses number clues along rows and columns to guide players in filling colored cells logically.

### How do you play Griddrift?

To play Griddrift, tap a cell to fill it and tap again to mark it empty. The numbers provided indicate how many consecutive cells should be filled in each row and column, with logic determining the solution.

### Does Griddrift have ads?

No, Griddrift is ad-free, allowing for a distraction-free puzzle-solving experience.

### What devices support Griddrift?

Griddrift is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### Is Griddrift suitable for all ages?

Griddrift has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often are new puzzles added to Griddrift?

New puzzle sets are regularly added to Griddrift, ensuring fresh content for players.

### Does Griddrift require an internet connection to play?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities for Griddrift. However, its puzzle-based nature suggests it may be playable offline.

### What makes Griddrift unique?

Griddrift stands out with its color nonogram format combined with cryptic reveal clues, a clean design, and a commitment to donating a portion of purchases to a surf therapy charity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-07-19

Add Grand Gallery large-puzzle collection + large-puzzle zoom UX

### 1.7 — 2026-07-19

• Fix grid border getting half-clipped on the fitted edge.
• Pin each daily's puzzle assignment and fix archive-replay completion tracking.
• Make the catalog-load error message actually debuggable remotely.

### 1.6 — 2026-07-07

What's New in 1.6

• Add Daily Archive.
• Add hint engine, hint UX and a Relaxed Mode nudge.
• Add undo for puzzle fills, marks, and clears.
• Sync puzzle progress, awards, and streaks via iCloud key-value store.

### 1.5.3 — 2026-07-04

Relaxed Mode improvements
In Relaxed Mode, mistakes are now fully silent — no penalties, no indicators, no streak impact. Just you and the logic. The puzzle confirms when you've solved it correctly.

Reset All Progress
You can now reset all puzzle progress, awards, and streaks in one tap from the main menu (look for Reset All Progress… at the bottom of the ⋯ menu). A confirmation step keeps it safe from accidents.

Stability fixes
Under-the-hood fixes for catalog loading, including better handling of malformed puzzle data and a banner when your app needs updating to see new content.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-06-21

Relaxed Mode
A new toggle in the menu lets you play without lives. No hearts lost, no pressure — just puzzles.

Smoother drawing
Dragging now locks to a row or column after a short movement, so you paint clean lines instead of accidental diagonals.

Smarter mark mode
Placing a cross can no longer overwrite a cell you've already filled in.

Bug fixes and improvements
Collections now load fresh content correctly after an app update. A banner is shown if the full collection list is temporarily unavailable, with a Retry button.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-24.*
