# Griddler vs Picross

The clearest difference is rating: Picross at 5.0 against Griddler's 3.8. Griddler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (116 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Griddler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Picross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picross holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddler has 116 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Griddler ships an update fortnightly, Picross every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddler | Picross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddler/id1154574480/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picross-color-logic-puzzles/id6751720584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [White Hot Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378597034) | [Feng Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387862762) |

## 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


### Picross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picross-color-logic-puzzles/id6751720584)

Engage with over 7,000 color logic puzzles, revealing hidden pixel art. Enjoy daily challenges, beginner to expert levels, and offline play. Master deduction with interactive lessons and intuitive touch controls.

**Highlights:** 7,000+ color Picross puzzles, Daily Challenge mode, Beginner to Legend difficulty levels, Interactive tutorial, Offline play, iCloud sync, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Premium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Griddler free?

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

### Is Picross free?

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

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

Picross is rated higher. Griddler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Picross averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Griddler or Picross have ads?

Picross shows ads; Griddler does not.

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

Griddler ships an update fortnightly, and Picross every 3 weeks. Most recently, Griddler was updated on November 2, 2026 and Picross on November 5, 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.*