Comparison

Simon's Cat vs Grid Master X and O

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

Head to head
About

Simon's Cat

Connect colorful treats to solve match-3 puzzles and help Simon's Cat recover stolen cookies. Battle villains, use power-ups, and explore charming locations in this delightful puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Connect treats to create combos
  • Hundreds of match-3 levels
  • Battle snack-stealing villains
  • Use purrfect power-ups
  • Play with friends
  • Exciting seasonal events
Features
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The tasty treats have vanished, and only Simon’s Cat can bring them back! The mischievous crow has swiped all the cookies, and now it’s up to you to connect treats, combine colors, and complete match-3 puzzles in this adorable puzzle game. Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, and Jazz on a delightful journey through charming locations in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time. Solve fun and challenging match-3 levels, fight off tricky villains, and uncover exciting seasonal surprises along the way! Pawsome Features: Simple & Addictive Gameplay – Match and connect treats to create powerful combos! Hundreds of Levels – Explore crunch time challenges and unlock new adventures. Fight Off Villains – Beat Sir Royston the Pug, Mr. Potts, and other snack-stealing troublemakers! Purrfect Power-Ups – Use special boosters to boom through obstacles and complete tricky puzzles! Play with Friends – Join a team, compare scores, and challenge your friends to see who can beat the most levels! Exciting Events – Discover limited-time challenges and treasure-filled surprises! With regular updates, new levels, and adorable animations, there’s always something fresh in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time! Play now and enjoy a cat-puzzle game full of tasty treats and endless fun!

About

Grid Master X and O

Features
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Grid Master X and O takes the classic tic-tac-toe game to a whole new level. Start with the traditional 3×3 board, learn to anticipate your opponent’s moves, and face increasingly complex challenges on boards up to 6×6. FOUR CHALLENGE LEVELS • Easy — 3×3 board, three symbols in a row • Normal — 4×4 board, four symbols in a row • Hard — 5×5 board, four symbols in a row • Master — 6×6 board, five symbols in a row Challenge the computer, build your strategy, and find the winning combination before Grid Master does. FEATURES • Simple rules with progressive challenges • Clean, modern, and intuitive interface • Automatic win and draw detection • Winning combinations are highlighted • Quick games with no registration required • Available in seven languages Easy and Normal levels are free. A single permanent purchase of Grid Master Pro unlocks the Hard and Master levels on the 5×5 and 6×6 boards. Think ahead. Master the grid.

Screenshots

Simon's Cat4 screens
Grid Master X and O4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grid Master X and O at weekly against Simon's Cat's monthly. Simon's Cat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Grid Master X and O sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simon's Cat ships an update monthly, Grid Master X and O weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simon's Cat versus Grid Master X and O: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon's CatGrid Master X and O
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (53K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings53K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size479 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTactile Games LimitedTMSoftware

Bugs and requests

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Ads not registering properly
  • Incorrect scoring and progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Daily login bonus
  • More variety in levels and challenges
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved progression system

Grid Master X and O

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Kitten Bundle$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Open Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Purrfect Bundle$19.99
1 purchases

Grid Master X and O

One-time1
  • Grid Master PRO$1.99

Questions

Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Master X and O free?
Grid Master X and O is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simon's Cat or Grid Master X and O have ads?
Neither Simon's Cat nor Grid Master X and O shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Grid Master X and O?
Simon's Cat ships an update monthly, and Grid Master X and O weekly. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on November 8, 2026 and Grid Master X and O on October 26, 2026.

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