Griddler vs Board Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Griddler
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.
- Numerical clue-based grid filling
- Global leaderboards
- Unlimited randomly generated levels
- Adaptive difficulty system
- Multiple grid sizes
- Achievements
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Use the numerical clues to fill in the correct tiles and complete the grid! Race against the clock as you compete against players from around the world for the fastest times per gridsize. Griddler, also known as Nonogram, Hanjie and Picross, comes with unlimited randomly created levels in 6 different size grids! Our adaptive difficulty system makes the game more challenging as you improve. Keep levelling and ranking until you're the master of the game! Reached the ultimate rank and want something more challenging? Upgrade to the more difficult levels, ranging up to 10x10! - Leaderboards - Achievements - Share This beautifully crafted game is brought to you by White Hot Games! Happy Griddler-ing! Please note: The App Preview contains footage from the 'Full Game' iAP.
Board Master
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Welcome to Board Master, a premium offline board game collection crafted for strategy lovers. Whether you want to relax your mind during your free time or sharpen your tactical skills, you will find the purest joy of playing right here! Featuring a traditional and elegant visual design, the app utilizes eye-protecting wooden textures and vintage parchment styles. We’ve removed all cluttered features to bring you a truly immersive, "tap-and-play", and completely offline gaming experience. [6 Classic Board Games in 1 App] Gomoku (Five in a Row): Easy to learn for all ages. Plan your moves and connect five pieces to win. Chinese Chess (Xiangqi): Command your troops across the river. Experience the thousand-year-old classic of Eastern strategy. Chess: The globally beloved game of intellect. Every move counts from the opening to the endgame. Go (Weiqi): Black and white stones on a grid. Discover profound Oriental philosophy and endless possibilities. Othello (Reversi): A game of flipping pieces where the tide can turn in an instant. The winner is never decided until the very last move. Checkers (Draughts): Simple rules, great fun. A relaxing way to train your logical thinking. [Key Features for a Perfect Experience] 100% Offline, No Wi-Fi Needed: Play anywhere! Perfect for commutes, flights, or areas with poor signals. Say goodbye to network lag. Smart AI & Multiple Difficulties: Features a powerful built-in AI. Choose from "Beginner" to "Master" levels as you progressively improve your skills. Elegant & Eye-Friendly Design: No harsh colors. Enjoy soothing vintage wood and parchment aesthetics with large, clear game pieces designed to prevent visual fatigue. Escape the noise of daily life and return to the tranquility of classic board games. Download Board Master now and begin your journey of strategy and wisdom!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Griddler at none against Board Master's shown. Griddler also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Griddler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Board Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Griddler ships an update fortnightly, Board Master every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Griddler | Board Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (116 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 116 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | White Hot Games Ltd | 闯 袁 |
Bugs and requests
Griddler
Reported bugs
2 issues- Instructions hang on iPad Pro
- Game hangs on instructions
Requested features
5 requests- Untimed mode for relaxation
- Endless mode with puzzle size selection
- Time attack mode
- More challenges
- Dark mode
Board Master
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Griddler
- Full Game$2.99
Board Master
- Lifetime Premium$2.99
Questions
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