Comparison

Griddler vs Gambits Edge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Numerical clue-based grid filling
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlimited randomly generated levels
  • Adaptive difficulty system
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Achievements
Features
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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.

About

Gambits Edge

This app acts as a pocket chess coach, allowing you to scan any chess board from a photo and receive instant analysis, best move suggestions, and explanations in plain English. It offers offline functionality and a vast library of chess patterns to help you learn faster.

Highlights
  • Scan chess boards from photos
  • Instant position analysis
  • Best move suggestions
  • Human-style coaching explanations
  • Offline functionality
  • 260+ chess pattern library
  • Import/export positions (FEN, PGN)
Features
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Gambits Edge is your pocket chess coach. Scan any board. Get the best move in seconds. Snap a photo of any board, real or on screen, and get instant position analysis, best moves, threat detection, and human-style coaching that explains WHY a move matters, not just an evaluation number. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - On-device scanning: the board is recognized right on your iPhone or iPad. Fast, private, and works offline with no internet needed. - Coaching in plain English: named patterns (Scholar's Mate, Fried Liver, and 260+ more), move ratings from Blunder to Brilliant, and the reason the best move wins. - Fix a mirrored scan in one tap: the new Rotate button flips the whole position instantly, no dragging pieces. FEATURES - Scan any board from a photo or a screenshot - Best-move hints powered by a bundled Stockfish engine - Threat detection and full position analysis - Daily puzzles to sharpen your tactics - A 261+ pattern library: openings, traps, mating patterns, tactics, sacrifices, strategy, pawn structures, and endgames - Star your favorite patterns and filter or sort to find them fast - Import and share positions as FEN, PGN, a board image, or a link LEARN FASTER Every explanation is built for humans, not engines. See the idea behind an opening, why a sacrifice works, and the exact winning line, so you actually improve. PRO & SCAN PACKS Unlock unlimited scans, no ads, and unlimited hints with Gambits Edge Pro, available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Prefer to pay as you go? Grab a one-time scan pack. Credits never expire, no subscription required. Subscription details: - Gambits Edge Pro Monthly and Pro Yearly are auto-renewable subscriptions. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the period ending. - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://boxofotters.com/gambitsedge/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://boxofotters.com/gambitsedge/privacy.html

Screenshots

Griddler3 screens
Gambits Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gambits Edge at 5.0 against Griddler's 3.8. Gambits Edge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Griddler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (116 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Griddler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gambits Edge sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gambits Edge 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Griddler ships an update fortnightly, Gambits Edge weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Griddler versus Gambits Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGriddlerGambits Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (116 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhite Hot Games LtdBox of Otters, LLC

Customer experience

Griddler

All ratings116 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Gambits Edge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Gambits Edge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Griddler

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99
5 purchases

Gambits Edge

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gambits Edge pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Scan Pack$0.99
  • 50 Scan Pack$2.99
  • Gambits Edge Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Griddler free?
Griddler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gambits Edge free?
Gambits Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Griddler or Gambits Edge?
Gambits Edge is rated higher. Griddler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Gambits Edge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Griddler or Gambits Edge have ads?
Gambits Edge shows ads; Griddler does not.
Which is updated more often, Griddler or Gambits Edge?
Griddler ships an update fortnightly, and Gambits Edge weekly. Most recently, Griddler was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gambits Edge on November 5, 2026.

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