Grid Glory vs TownsFolk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grid Glory
A simple 2D simulation RPG where you build an unbeatable party by recruiting powerful units. Assemble a team of up to 60 units from 30 different types to conquer challenges. This game offers an engaging experience for players who enjoy strategic party building.
- 2D simulation RPG gameplay
- Build a party of up to 60 units
- Recruit from 30 unit types
- Strategic party formation
- Completely free to play
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It is super simple and easy 2d simulation RPG game. Let's make an undefeate party attracted the strongest units. It is conscientious completely free app. Party is the largest 60 units. Player units is 30 types. Will be enthusiastic about this game! [Credits] Graphics DENZI http://www3.wind.ne.jp/DENZI/diary/ Sounds SKIPMORE http://www.skipmore.com/app/
TownsFolk
Lead settlers to build and expand a thriving colony in a mysterious and dangerous world. Manage resources, make critical decisions, and overcome challenges to ensure your settlement's survival. Explore the unknown, face disasters, and appease a demanding king.
- Build and expand settlements
- Explore unknown territories
- Survive challenges and disasters
- Roguelite strategy gameplay
- Skirmish and puzzle modes
- Handcrafted pixel art visuals
- Weekly challenge mode
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TownsFolk – Build. Survive. Explore. Lead a group of settlers into the unknown and build a thriving colony in a world full of mystery and danger. Manage scarce resources, make tough choices, and face the unpredictable frontier. Will your town prosper or fall? Lead, Expand, Survive: • Build & Expand – Grow your village by managing Food, Gold, Faith, and Production. • Explore the Unknown – Clear the fog, discover treasures, and uncover dangers. • Survive Challenges – Overcome disasters, wild animals, and moral dilemmas. • Appease the King – Deliver tribute, or risk your colony’s fate. Game Features: ▪ Roguelite Strategy – New challenges every playthrough. ▪ Skirmish Mode – Test survival skills in standalone scenarios. ▪ Puzzle Challenges – Solve strategic puzzles for rewards. ▪ Pixel Art World – Handcrafted visuals & atmospheric music. ▪ Deep, Minimalist Gameplay – Easy to start, challenging to master. ▪ Weekly Challenge Mode – A new scenario every week with leaderboards. ▪ Factions – 5 unique Factions, each with their own strengths, stories, and playstyles. Can you build a settlement that withstands the test of time? Download TownsFolk today! Play for Free – Upgrade Anytime TownsFolk lets you jump in for free! Enjoy the How to Play missions, test your skills in Puzzle Missions, and try out Skirmish Mode with a fixed setup. Want more? A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full Campaign and lets you customize settings in Skirmish Mode for endless replayability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Glory at none against TownsFolk's 2. Grid Glory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). TownsFolk's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 3) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads 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. TownsFolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Glory asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grid Glory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TownsFolk has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grid Glory's written reviews are positive against 73% of TownsFolk's.
Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, TownsFolk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid Glory | TownsFolk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 72.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 256 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masahiro Kano | Short Circuit Studio |
Customer experience
Grid Glory
TownsFolk
Bugs and requests
Grid Glory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TownsFolk
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tutorial freezes the game
- Can't build anything and days don't progress
- Save data reverts or gets corrupted
Requested features
2 requests- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges
In-app purchases
Grid Glory
No in-app purchases
TownsFolk
- Shadow of Empires bundle$2.99
- TownsFolk: A new world$8.99
