# Griddler vs Gambits Edge

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddler | Gambits Edge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddler/id1154574480/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambits-edge-chess-scanner/id6769525049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [White Hot Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378597034) | [Box of Otters, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895484967) |

## 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


### Gambits Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambits-edge-chess-scanner/id6769525049)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Gambits Edge pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 Scan Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Scan Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gambits Edge Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*