# Grid Glory vs TownsFolk

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 chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Glory | TownsFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-glory/id1109301211/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#210** |
| Size | 41 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masahiro Kano](https://appshunter.io/developer/990985544) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Glory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-glory/id1109301211)

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.

**Highlights:** 2D simulation RPG gameplay, Build a party of up to 60 units, Recruit from 30 unit types, Strategic party formation, Completely free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TownsFolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow of Empires bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| TownsFolk: A new world | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Solid tutorial
- 👍 Portrait mode
- 👍 Great city sim game
- 👍 Interesting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Requires payment after tutorial
- 🔍 Needs better balancing
- 🔍 Needs deeper gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial freezes the game
- Can't build anything and days don't progress
- Save data reverts or gets corrupted

**Requested features**

- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Glory free?

Grid Glory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TownsFolk free?

TownsFolk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grid Glory or TownsFolk?

Grid Glory is rated higher. Grid Glory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TownsFolk averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Grid Glory or TownsFolk have ads?

Neither Grid Glory nor TownsFolk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Glory or TownsFolk?

Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, and TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grid Glory was updated on October 4, 2026 and TownsFolk on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*