Comparison

Grid vs Hashi Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Grid

Features
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One small pattern. Nine circles. Your next best score. Match the pattern on the large board: tap circles to turn them on or off. Get a point and a fresh pattern when they match. Easy to learn — hard to put down. THREE FREE GAMES A DAY Play three Classic or Daily Challenge games per UTC day on this device. Both modes share the same allowance. New games arrive at midnight UTC; the reset time is shown in your local time. Pausing and continuing never uses another game. BEAT THE CLOCK Classic starts with 18 seconds. Correct matches add time. Follow the reference ring when the pattern rotates, and beat your best. A FRESH DAILY CHALLENGE Everyone gets the same daily sequence of patterns. The challenge changes at midnight UTC. LEARN AND PRACTICE FREE Untimed Practice and the interactive guide are always free and never use a daily game. The guide lights up your next tap and helps when you make a mistake. GRID PRO — ONE PERMANENT PURCHASE Unlock more with an optional one-time purchase: • Unlimited Classic and Daily Challenge games. • A fixed 60-second sprint and a Rotation challenge with rotated patterns from the start. • Custom training: choose the timer, lit-circle count and rotations. • Statistics by game mode and your recent game history. • Ocean, Violet and Mint color themes. Pro is not a subscription. The App Store price is shown before purchase. Restore your purchase on the Pro screen on devices using the same Apple Account. Play in Danish or English. Gameplay works offline and needs no app account. Game Center is optional for the Classic leaderboard. Purchase and restore require a connection. No ads. Scores, daily games, history and themes stay on this device; game data does not sync between devices. Have an idea or found a bug? Send optional feedback from the guide, a paused game or your result. Messages stay on your device while offline and send when you reconnect.

About

Hashi Puzzle

Engage your mind with a vast collection of strategic bridge-building puzzles. Connect islands by drawing bridges according to specific rules, with adjustable difficulty and helpful error highlighting. Enjoy endless entertainment with thousands of levels.

Highlights
  • 9000+ levels
  • Night Mode
  • Undo functionality
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Error highlighting
  • Unique puzzle solutions
Features
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Challenge your mind with Hashiwokakero, also known as "Hashi" or "Bridges"! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of strategic bridge-building puzzles designed to provide endless entertainment and brain-teasing fun. Key Features: • 9000 Levels: Enjoy a vast array of puzzles right from the start, with 9000 levels to keep your mind engaged and entertained. • Night Mode: Play anytime, anywhere, with the option to switch to Night Mode for a comfortable gaming experience in low-light conditions. • Undo Functionality: Fear not! Undo your moves with ease, allowing you to refine your strategy and perfect your bridge connections. • 6 Levels of Difficulty: Tailor the challenge to your liking with six different difficulty levels, from beginner to expert. Find the perfect balance for your skill level. • Error Highlighting: Stay on track with error highlighting, ensuring that your bridges adhere to the rules, and no mistakes go unnoticed. • Unique Solution: Each puzzle is crafted with a unique solution, offering a rewarding experience as you conquer each level. Game Rules: Embark on the adventure of connecting islands with bridges, where each island's number guides you to the correct bridge count. Remember, bridges can only be horizontal or vertical, and each island must have the precise number of bridges specified. Be strategic as you navigate the puzzle grid, ensuring bridges don't cross, connecting islands with a continuous network. Objective: Your mission is clear - connect all islands with the correct number of bridges while following the rules. Exercise your cognitive skills, solve puzzles, and revel in the satisfaction of completing each challenge. Ready to explore the world of bridges? Download Hashi now and experience the joy of puzzle-solving like never before!

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
Hashi Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grid at none against Hashi Puzzle's shown. Hashi Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 12 months, Hashi Puzzle every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid versus Hashi Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridHashi Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperEmil StarupAliaksandr Uvarau

In-app purchases

None

Grid

No in-app purchases

None

Hashi Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hashi Puzzle free?
Hashi Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid or Hashi Puzzle have ads?
Hashi Puzzle shows ads; Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid or Hashi Puzzle?
Grid ships an update every 12 months, and Hashi Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hashi Puzzle on October 24, 2026.

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