# Logic Grid Puzzles - Word Games For Brain Training

> Deductive logic puzzles requiring deduction from limited clues to solve grids. (iPhone/iPad app by Ross McNamara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles-word-games-for-brain-training/id704673019 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ross McNamara](https://appshunter.io/developer/704612404)
- Category: Games, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.27/5 from 1,385 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles-word-games-for-brain-training/id704673019/reviews.md

## What is Logic Grid Puzzles?

Long before Sudoku hit the scene there were Logic Grid Puzzles.  Developed by Lewis Carroll (besides writing Alice In Wonderland, he was also a mathematician and logician), these logic puzzles rely on deducing a complex solution from only a few pieces of information!  You're probably thinking, "Whoa, that sounds really nerdy!" And you're right.  But it's also really addicting.  With only a few clues, you'll be able to fill in the entire 6 grid puzzle after you put your brain to work.

Plus, these types of word problems and logic puzzles are showing up with increasing regularity on standardized academic tests like the SAT, LSAT, MCAT and GRE.  So beyond just being a fun past time, they're also a great way to prepare yourself for higher level learning.

The app is free, and includes a starter pack of puzzles so you can see if Logic Grid Puzzles are your kind of fun.  If they are - there are already more packs with many more puzzles in place you can purchase from within the app - and I'm hard at work writing more puzzles to add in as soon as possible.

Sudoku and Ken Ken puzzles are fun, but I think you'll agree that solving word problems pushes your brain in ways those math based puzzles don't!

## Key features

- Deduce solutions from limited clues
- Classic logic grid puzzle format
- Addictive gameplay
- Prepare for standardized tests
- Starter puzzle pack included
- Additional puzzle packs available for purchase

## What do users think of Logic Grid Puzzles?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple, clear, and user-friendly interface
- 🤩 Engaging and challenging logic puzzles
- 💡 Clever and witty puzzle clues
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for puzzle packs

**Cons**

- 🐛 Recurring issue with missing column headers
- 🔁 Frequent need to delete and reinstall app to fix bugs
- 🤯 Puzzles become unplayable due to display glitches
- 🤔 Lack of progress saving across device upgrades

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Column header text getting jumbled or disappearing
- Inability to play puzzles due to missing information
- Inconsistent behavior when closing and reopening app

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to mark hints as complete
- Tiered difficulty levels for puzzles
- Progress tracking and export/import functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles-word-games-for-brain-training/id704673019/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What happened to one of my favorite games?

*2023-10-06*

Edit….just Love apps that take your money even though they KNOW they are ripping ppl off. This app deserves ZERO.

 have bought 4 packs & everything was set up fine. Now the top rows of the first square of all columns are all missing on Every Single Puzzle. It’s impossible to play with the them gone. Example: on one of the games called “smoothies, has a clue: Bert is allergic to kiwi. Another clue is: Candice lost less then the person who ate spinach. There is no names on top of the columns anymore, so the clue mean nothing if there’s no Bert of Candice (or any other names) on top of the first square of the puzzles. Are we just supposed to guess which column is the Bert & Candice among the other 3 names on top that are missing? I want a refund for the extra packs I paid for since these none of these puzzle are playable. You took my money with no problem while never disclosing the fact that the app no longer works. Shame in you!!!

### 3/5 — Great puzzles, great design, glitches need a fix

*2023-05-29*

I would have given this app 5 stars - in my opinion, it’s the best puzzle app I’ve played. I appreciate the simplicity of the layout, the intuitive design, the difficulty of the puzzles and topics/clues are awesome. There are no ridiculous gimmicks. My biggest complaint is that the app glitches sometimes making it impossible to play: sometimes when opening the app, the vertical column headers shift and end up piled up in a jumble in the top left corner. I haven’t been able to figure out a fix for this other than deleting and redownloading the app, which erased all my progress. Not the end of the world, but it does get frustrating. If this could get resolved, it would be flawless.

### 4/5 — Great game, one big annoying glitch though

*2023-05-17*

These puzzles are great - not so hard that they’re impossible, but still gives you a good brain workout! There are no ads. No subscription fees. You get the first 10 puzzles free, then if you want, you can buy add-on packs (25 games for a buck - super reasonable!). The interface is basic. Wouldn’t mind some color choices on the actual squares, but nbd. The problem though, is about every 4th or 5th time I open the app, the first header row’s words disappear. No amount of waiting or restarting will change this. You have to completely offload the app and reload it. A quick click of “restore purchases” will unlock your games (though none will be saved). Really annoying. Unless it’s fixed, I’ll probably have to find a new game.

### 1/5 — Do not get doesn’t work

*2023-03-04*

Don’t get I have tried to get it updated tried to reach out to the developer but nothing happens. It makes me so sad!!! I loved this app. Guess I am on the hunt for a new app. This really is the best logic puzzle game out there except you can’t play it for long. You have to keep deleting it and redownloading it because after a game or two one of the categories bunch up together so you can’t read it and have no idea what column they are suppose to be with. I have had this game for years and years and I love playing it. I bought the expansions and i seriously love it. But unless they fix the issue it isn’t worth getting. I have tried multiple time to contact the developers and have had no response. If you want a logic puzzle game get a different one. At least until they update it if they ever do. Once they do that if they ever do that. This will be the best!

### 1/5 — Do not get doesn’t work

*2023-02-02, version 1.5.3*

This really is the best logic puzzle game out there except you can’t play it for long. You have to keep deleting it and redownloading it because after a game or two one of the categories bunch up together so you can’t read it and have no idea what column they are suppose to be with. I have had this game for years and years and I love playing it. I bought the expansions and i seriously love it. But unless they fix the issue it isn’t worth getting. I have tried multiple time to contact the developers and have had no response. If you want a logic puzzle game get a different one. At least until they update it if they ever do. Once they do that if they ever do that. This will be the best!

### 2/5 — Needs work

*2023-01-09, version 1.5.3*

I kinda enjoyed the game but they need severe improvements. I play lots of these logic games and for some reason, developers just cannot get these games right. It seems so simple but they all struggle. This game is annoying in the fact that once you mark a box as correct/green/check mark that all other corresponding boxes do not automatically get crossed out-any other logic game has that. Also, the grids are too big even for the latest iPhones. One of the BIGGEST issues I discovered after less than 24 hrs owning the game is when I logged in once and the first set of columns didn’t have a header. No
Matter what I did, there was no header -I looked at the top left corner and they headers were randomly jumbled on top of each other. This made the game impossible to play being I didn’t know the order of the items in the first few columns. Also, there are some mistakes on the clues. Very bad. I uninstalled and will go back to searching for a good game.

### 2/5 — formatting of top square is off please fix

*2022-12-27, version 1.5.3*

I see others have added the same comment and if I could, I’d attach a photo of what happens to the formatting of the upper left square top portion of the grid. You can’t do the puzzle with that distortion so I have to continuously delete the app and reload the entire app. Every time I want to return to a puzzle I’m working on.😩

This has been an issue for about a year now and still it has not been fixed. The logic puzzles are great, but your attention to format glitches is poor.

### 1/5 — Do not download! Do not buy additional packs!

*2022-11-27, version 1.5.3*

This game is unplayable due to the glitch that has been mentioned in almost every review for the past year. This glitch leaves an entire grid with no labels. I had this game installed prior to the glitch and I really enjoyed playing it. It was a nice change to switch to this game after playing some of the other logic puzzles. It’s clear that after a year of complaints this bug will not be fixed. I agree with another reviewer who states that the app should be removed from the App Store. I will also state that the developer is still selling extra packs as an in app purchase. Selling extra packs on an app that doesn’t work should be considered fraud. Apple should immediately remove this from the App Store.

### 4/5 — Titles on top left above box glitch

*2022-09-12, version 1.5.3*

I really enjoy this app but there is a glitch as noted by another user. The titles above the top left box disappear on every game in each pack. I then have to delete the app completely and reload it. When doing so, it then resets the pack removing the checkbox of all the ones I previously completed correctly. This goes with the starter pack, as well as, the paid packs. 
Other than that, the game it self is fun and challenging.

### 2/5 — Would be a 5

*2022-09-03, version 1.5.3*

I love logic puzzles and these are right up my alley. BUT
It is absolutely frustrating that when you open the game the first boxes names never show up. You can’t play the puzzle without that key information. The only way to play is to remove the app, then re-download (then for me restore purchases). It will work when you follow those steps but you have to do it every single time once you close out. 
Send out an update that fixes this and I will fix my rating

## Frequently asked questions about Logic Grid Puzzles

### What are logic grid puzzles?

Logic grid puzzles are a type of deductive reasoning game where you use a set of clues to determine the correct arrangement of items or information within a grid. They require you to logically eliminate possibilities until only the correct solution remains.

### How do I play Logic Grid Puzzles?

You are given a grid and a list of clues. By carefully reading each clue and marking off possibilities in your grid, you can deduce the correct answers. The app helps you manage these deductions to solve the puzzle.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and includes a starter pack of puzzles. Additional puzzle packs with more challenges are available for purchase within the app.

### What kind of puzzles are included?

This app features classic logic grid puzzles, which are word-based problems that rely on deduction. These are distinct from math-based puzzles like Sudoku and are designed to challenge your logical thinking skills.

### Can this app help me prepare for tests?

Absolutely. Logic grid puzzles are increasingly appearing on standardized academic tests like the SAT, LSAT, MCAT, and GRE. Regularly playing these puzzles can improve your deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills, which are beneficial for test preparation.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.5.3 — 2016-01-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor update - just a few small tweaks to the new Booya Pack.  Changed clue #1 in the 'Resumés' puzzle.  And fixed a few other spelling errors.  Thanks to Christina for pointing these out!

As always, if you get stuck on a puzzle, or have any other questions or concerns you can email me at ross@rossmcnamara.com.  

Thanks for all the great feedback and reviews - it really helps!!!

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All apps by Ross McNamara: https://appshunter.io/developer/704612404

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