Comparison

Power Grid Boardgame vs Between Two Cities Stonemaier

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Between Two Cities Stonemaier

A partnership-driven tile-drafting game where players collaborate to design cities. Each player works with neighbors to place tiles representing city elements, aiming for high livability scores in two cities. The game emphasizes shared attention and strategic placement.

Highlights
  • Partnership-driven tile drafting
  • City design with various tiles
  • Scoring based on city livability
  • Play with 3-7 players
  • Simultaneous city development
Features
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Between Two Cities is a partnership-driven tile-drafting game in which each tile represents part of a city: factory, shop, park, landmarks, etc. You work with the player on your left to design the heart of one city, and with the player on your right to design the heart of another city. On each turn you select two tiles from hand, reveal them, then work with your partners separately to place one of those tiles into each of your two cities before passing the remaining hand of tiles around the table. At the end of the game, each city is scored for its livability. Your final score is the lower of the livability scores of the two cities you helped design. To win, you have to share your attention and your devotion between two cities. The player with the highest final score wins the game. The game features play for 3-7 players.

Screenshots

Power Grid Boardgame4 screens
Between Two Cities Stonemaier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Between Two Cities Stonemaier at 3.8 against Power Grid Boardgame's 2.5. Between Two Cities Stonemaier also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($3.99 vs $8.99). Power Grid Boardgame's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 4). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model 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

Power Grid Boardgame costs $8.99 and Between Two Cities Stonemaier $3.99 up front. Power Grid Boardgame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Between Two Cities Stonemaier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Between Two Cities Stonemaier holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Grid Boardgame has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Power Grid Boardgame's written reviews are positive against 40% of Between Two Cities Stonemaier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Grid Boardgame ships an update monthly, Between Two Cities Stonemaier every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Power Grid Boardgame versus Between Two Cities Stonemaier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Grid BoardgameBetween Two Cities Stonemaier
Price$8.99$3.99 — better
Rating2.5 (26 ratings)3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.6% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB129 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBrettspielWeltDTDA Games

Customer experience

Power Grid Boardgame

All ratings26 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive32.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative55.8%

Between Two Cities Stonemaier

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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

Between Two Cities Stonemaier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Power Grid Boardgame

One-time1
  • 1. Expansion$5.99
None

Between Two Cities Stonemaier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Power Grid Boardgame free?
Power Grid Boardgame costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Between Two Cities Stonemaier free?
Between Two Cities Stonemaier costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Power Grid Boardgame or Between Two Cities Stonemaier?
Between Two Cities Stonemaier is rated higher. Power Grid Boardgame averages 2.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Between Two Cities Stonemaier averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Power Grid Boardgame or Between Two Cities Stonemaier have ads?
Neither Power Grid Boardgame nor Between Two Cities Stonemaier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Grid Boardgame or Between Two Cities Stonemaier?
Power Grid Boardgame ships an update monthly, and Between Two Cities Stonemaier every 4 months. Most recently, Power Grid Boardgame was updated on November 4, 2026 and Between Two Cities Stonemaier on November 4, 2026.

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