# Griddler vs Magic_8

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic_8 at 100% against Griddler's 56%. Magic_8 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.3 vs 3.8). Griddler's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Griddler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic_8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic_8 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddler has 116 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Griddler's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic_8's.

Griddler ships an update fortnightly, Magic_8 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddler | Magic_8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddler/id1154574480/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8/id1513023338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [White Hot Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378597034) | [The Agile Monkeys SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504871638) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddler/id1154574480)

Fill in tiles based on numerical clues to solve logic puzzles. Compete globally for the fastest times and climb leaderboards. Features adaptive difficulty and unlimited levels.

**Highlights:** Numerical clue-based grid filling, Global leaderboards, Unlimited randomly generated levels, Adaptive difficulty system, Multiple grid sizes, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun picross trainer
- 🚀 Fast and quick gameplay
- 🧠 Good brain teaser
- ✨ Nice presentation and interface
- 🎮 Simple and effective gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after 2 levels
- 💸 Not truly free
- 😩 Forced review prompts
- 💸 Expensive for full game
- 🚫 Puzzles don't form pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Instructions hang on iPad Pro
- Game hangs on instructions

**Requested features**

- Untimed mode for relaxation
- Endless mode with puzzle size selection
- Time attack mode
- More challenges
- Dark mode


### Magic_8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8/id1513023338)

Get answers to your questions from the future. Simply ask, then shake your device or tap your watch for a response. Features a minimalist design with interactive widgets and Siri support.

**Highlights:** Ask questions and receive answers, Shake to get a prediction, Apple Watch app and widgets, Interactive Home Screen widget, Siri and Shortcuts support, Minimalist black design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Griddler free?

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

### Is Magic_8 free?

Magic_8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Griddler or Magic_8?

Magic_8 is rated higher. Griddler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Magic_8 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Griddler or Magic_8 have ads?

Neither Griddler nor Magic_8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Griddler or Magic_8?

Griddler ships an update fortnightly, and Magic_8 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Griddler was updated on October 23, 2026 and Magic_8 on October 10, 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.*