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.
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.
- Connect treats to create combos
- Hundreds of match-3 levels
- Battle snack-stealing villains
- Use purrfect power-ups
- Play with friends
- Exciting seasonal events
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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!
Grid Master X and O
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Simon's Cat | Grid Master X and O |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (53K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 479 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tactile Games Limited | TMSoftware |
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
Simon's Cat
- Welcome Pack$0.99
- Stack of Coins$1.99
- Kitten Bundle$1.99
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- 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
Grid Master X and O
- Grid Master PRO$1.99
Questions
Is Simon's Cat free?
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Do Simon's Cat or Grid Master X and O have ads?
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