Power Grid Boardgame vs Spicee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Power Grid Boardgame
Engage in a strategic simulation of the energy industry, managing power grids across diverse global maps. Challenge AI or friends in real-time or turn-based matches, with a comprehensive tutorial and helpful in-game assistance for all skill levels.
- Global energy market simulation
- Multiple map variants for diverse gameplay
- AI and real-time/turn-based multiplayer
- In-depth tutorial and context-sensitive help
- Achievement system for challenges
- Includes Recharged version with variants
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Dive into the world of the energy industry with the Power Grid app, designed by award-winning author Friedemann Friese. Global Domination: Conquer energy markets worldwide on maps such as USA, Germany, France, Benelux, Eastern Europe, South Africa, Italy and the Middle East. Each map brings unique gameplay that will put your strategic skills to the test. Tutorial & Help: Whether you're an experienced Power Grid player or a beginner, the game features a detailed tutorial that walks you through the basics step-by-step. And if you have any questions while playing, context-sensitive help is available to make sure you're always on the right track. Achievements: Challenge yourself by unlocking a variety of achievements. These achievements range from strategic feats to special challenges. Recharged Version: The app includes the Recharged version with Against the Trust and MAGA variants that make the gameplay even more diverse and challenging. Exciting Gameplay: Challenge AI opponents or play against friends in real-time or turn-based. Online Domination: The Power Grid app allows you to compete against friends or rivals from around the world. The app gives you the opportunity to compete with players from all over the world. Choose your path: a variety of maps and map variants are available to customize and refine your strategy. Adapt to the specifics of each and outsmart your opponents to get to the top of the power industry. The Power Grid app has been carefully designed to seamlessly bring the charm of the board game to your smartphone or tablet. The intuitive interface ensures a smooth gaming experience for both experienced players and novices. Don't miss out on the electrifying fun and challenges offered by the Power Grid app! Download the app now and embark on a journey to conquer the power market one move at a time. Whether you're playing alone and looking for a challenge or you're a player looking to engage in epic duels with friends, the Power Grid app offers all that and more.
Spicee
A digital adaptation of a popular board game, this title offers strategic card-based gameplay. Compete against AI or other players online, track your progress with a ranking system, and enjoy cross-platform compatibility. An internet connection is required to play.
- Online multiplayer
- Practice with AI
- Ratings/Ranking system
- Timer
- In-game chatroom
- Cross-platform support
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This mobile game is inspired by game mechanics of the popular boardgame Century Spice Road, with addition of our ideas and designs. Internet is required. Features include: - online multi-player - practice with computer AI players - Ratings/ Ranking system - Timer - In-game Chatroom - cross platform support: https://spicee.mattle.online This game is implemented with the popular boardgame platform https://mattle.online
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Spicee at Free against Power Grid Boardgame's $8.99. Spicee also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Power Grid Boardgame's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On rating 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
Spicee is free to download; Power Grid Boardgame costs $8.99 up front. Power Grid Boardgame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spicee asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for Power Grid Boardgame against 2.5 for Spicee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Grid Boardgame has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Power Grid Boardgame's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spicee's.
Power Grid Boardgame ships an update monthly, Spicee every 27 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Power Grid Boardgame | Spicee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (26 ratings) | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brettspielwelt GmbH | HiuKim Yuen |
Customer experience
Power Grid Boardgame
Spicee
Bugs and requests
Power Grid Boardgame
Reported bugs
47 issues- Achievements disappear
- Cannot build houses
- Game cards difficult to recall when minimized
- Movable mini-window UI is buggy
- Requires force restart
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- Automatic next action clipboard issues
- BeNeLux 5th ecoplant "extended market" doesn't work
- Blocks PiP and Music player
- Game crashes when starting
- Cannot return to saved games
- UI broken, unplayable
- Unresponsive menus and interface
- Does not progress or explain rules
- AI is buggy (invisible buildings/powerplants)
- Fatal bug: cannot overbid in auction
- Separate save system, no iCloud syncing
- Info board scaling and drag broken
- Game doesn't work, crashes on start
- Cannot confirm city choice
- Unstable UI, can lose map display
- Crashes in phase III of online games
- Online play unstable
- Doesn't work half the time
- Cannot resume saved local game
- Cannot edit local profile name
- Crashes randomly when starting game
- AI players do funny things
- Power plant auction window not displayed
- Bugs fixed, but still issues
- Gameplay is awful
- GUI is non-standard but intuitive
- Initial screen in German
- Crashing issues resolved, but UI irritating
- No music or sound effects during game
- Poor instructions
- Third player when selecting 2 player game
- Tutorial is limited
- App crashes when accessing help
- Crashes frequently
- Parts in English and German
- Lost games
- Screens flash, unclear round/phase
- Crashes after pressing help
- Cannot reload game
- No games in online lobbies
- Untranslated German text in menus
- Online connection not available
Requested features
7 requests- Add a proper tutorial for gameplay
- Include music and sound effects during gameplay
- Allow saving and resuming local games
- Enable editing of local profile names
- Add iCloud syncing for save games
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- Improve UI dismiss functionality
- Add a clear indicator for round/phase
Spicee
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Power Grid Boardgame
- 1. Expansion$5.99
Spicee
No in-app purchases
Questions
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