# Puzzle Odyssey vs Grid 9's

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid 9's at 100% against Puzzle Odyssey's 38%. Grid 9's also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Puzzle Odyssey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (12K vs 9). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid 9's sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Puzzle Odyssey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid 9's holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Odyssey has 12K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Puzzle Odyssey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grid 9's's.

Puzzle Odyssey ships an update monthly, Grid 9's every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Odyssey | Grid 9's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-odyssey/id1395840989/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-9s/id6746877045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [No Ad Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818889880) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-odyssey/id1395840989)

This app offers a vast collection of classic puzzle games with thousands of levels. Enjoy a relaxing experience with minimalistic graphics and no time limits, playable online or offline. It's designed for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages.

**Highlights:** Over 30,000 free levels, Continuous new level additions, Easy-to-grasp gameplay for all ages, Clean and minimalistic graphics, Online play with leaderboards, Offline play available, No time limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Variety of games
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 💡 Good mix of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Ads not skippable
- 🔍 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button not working
- Levels repeat with only color changes
- Impossible levels due to design
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Option to disable vibration
- Ability to zoom out on puzzles
- Harder levels unlocked earlier
- Timer feature to compare times


### Grid 9's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-9s/id6746877045)

A number puzzle game where you drag, add, and match numbers on a grid to clear the board. It offers an endless mode and over 1,000 levels across four gameplay styles. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with strategic yet simple mechanics.

**Highlights:** Add-and-match gameplay, Endless Mode, 1,000 unique levels, Ad-free experience, Strategic puzzle mechanics, Daily free help

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Helpers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Play All 1000 Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Six Helpers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fifteen Helpers | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Odyssey free?

Puzzle Odyssey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grid 9's free?

Grid 9's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Odyssey or Grid 9's?

Grid 9's is rated higher. Puzzle Odyssey averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Grid 9's averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Puzzle Odyssey or Grid 9's have ads?

Puzzle Odyssey shows ads; Grid 9's does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Odyssey or Grid 9's?

Puzzle Odyssey ships an update monthly, and Grid 9's every 2 months. Most recently, Puzzle Odyssey was updated on November 8, 2026 and Grid 9's 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.*