Comparison

Grid Glory vs Idle Chest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Idle Chest

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

Highlights
  • Open various chests
  • Loot and upgrade equipment
  • Buy skill upgrades
  • Unlock unique skills
  • Discover game story
Features
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Dive in "Idle Chest", an adventure where each click brings you closer to fabulous treasures. Earn rewards, upgrade your skills, and unlock new chests for endless fun! Get ready to be hooked on this addictive endless incremental clicker experience! * OPEN CHESTS Open a variety of chests and discover everything they hide, from equipments to resources or other awesome chests! * LOOT EQUIPMENTS Collect different equipments upgrade them and equip them to gain bonus and discover more legendary equipments! * BUY UPGRADES Upgrade your opening skills by buying upgrades to allow you to drop more rewards and open chests faster! * UNLOCK UNIQUE SKILLS Using skill points, unlock every skills in the skill tree to become stronger and obtain unique powers! * DISCOVER THE STORY Progress in the game to discover the secret behind this world! Come discover "Idle Chest", the new incremental, clicker game which you wouldn't want to miss !

Screenshots

Grid Glory4 screens
Idle Chest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Glory at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. Grid Glory also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Chest's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Glory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Glory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Chest has 109 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 81% of Idle Chest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Grid Glory versus Idle Chest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid GloryIdle Chest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (109 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better80.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3109 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB192 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMasahiro KanoThomas Gunzburger

Customer experience

Grid Glory

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Idle Chest

All ratings109 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

Grid Glory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Idle Chest

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress resets or reverts
  • Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better UI for comparing damage sources

In-app purchases

None

Grid Glory

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Idle Chest

One-time5
  • Underwater Background Skin$3.99
  • Underwater Chests Skin$3.99
  • Underwater Acolytes Skin$3.99
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  • No Ads$3.99
  • Underwater Complete Skins Pack$8.99

Questions

Is Grid Glory free?
Grid Glory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Chest free?
Idle Chest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid Glory or Idle Chest?
Grid Glory is rated higher. Grid Glory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.
Do Grid Glory or Idle Chest have ads?
Idle Chest shows ads; Grid Glory does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid Glory or Idle Chest?
Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Grid Glory was updated on October 4, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 11, 2026.

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