# GridSmash

> GridSmash (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Halls.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridsmash/id6761014566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Halls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871928935)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridsmash/id6761014566/reviews.md

## What is GridSmash?

GridSmash is an addictive block puzzle game that's easy to learn but hard to put down.

HOW TO PLAY
Drag and drop colorful blocks onto the 8×8 grid. Fill complete rows or columns to clear them and score points. Plan ahead — the game ends when no more pieces fit!

FOUR GAME MODES
• Classic — Pure puzzle strategy. How high can you score?
• Modified — Weekly rotating challenges with locked tiles, hot zones, and bonus multipliers that keep every game fresh
• Daily Challenge — Same puzzle for everyone, worldwide. Hit the target score and compete on the global leaderboard
• Zen — Endless relaxation. No game over, no pressure. Just play

FEATURES
• Daily Challenges with global CloudKit leaderboards
• Streak rewards — play daily to earn coins and unlock themes
• 5 color themes to unlock and customize your board
• Combo system — chain clears together for massive score multipliers
• Detailed stats tracking across all game modes
• Haptic feedback and satisfying sound effects
• Works great on iPhone and iPad

Download GridSmash free and start smashing!


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-04-04

Bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-29

Daily Challenge takes center stage
• Daily Challenge is now the hero of the main menu — front and center where it belongs
• 3 attempts per day to beat the target score, adding real stakes to every run
• Share your result with friends directly from the game over screen
• New daily challenge streak tracks consecutive days you beat the target
• "First Try" badge when you nail it on attempt one
• Countdown timer shows when the next challenge drops

Streamlined layout with full-width buttons
• Removed Modified mode

Smarter notifications
• New morning notification when the daily challenge goes live
• Streak-aware messaging that scales with your dedication

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-28

• Players can now set a custom display name for the daily leaderboard
• Name is saved and reused automatically for future submissions
• Improved back button tap targets across all screens
• Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-03-27

No release notes.

## More apps by Thomas Halls

- [BrickBank](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickbank/id6758277940)
- [MagicDay – Park Companion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicday-park-companion/id6761439427)
- [Brick Verdict](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-verdict/id6764076254)

All apps by Thomas Halls: https://appshunter.io/developer/1871928935

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