# Sanctuary NB vs Grid

The clearest difference is rating: Sanctuary NB at 5.0 against Grid's 4.4. Sanctuary NB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Grid's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days. Sanctuary NB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sanctuary NB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sanctuary NB's written reviews are positive against 83% of Grid's.

Sanctuary NB ships an update every 13 months, Grid every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sanctuary NB | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctuary-nb/id1450042889/reviews)** | [4.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-dating-app/id6474217376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [REFORMED CHURCH OF NORTH BRUNSWICK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450042888) | [JKR Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721072204) |

## What reviewers say

### Sanctuary NB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctuary-nb/id1450042889)

Stay connected with The Reformed Church of North Brunswick. Receive updates on church activities and events, make direct donations, and communicate easily to stay informed.

**Highlights:** Church event updates, Activity notifications, Direct donation functionality, Communication tools, Stay informed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-dating-app/id6474217376)

This app connects you with potential dates based on shared favorite locations like restaurants and bars. Discover people who enjoy the same places, plan your dates at spots you both love, and spend less time swiping and more time meeting up.

**Highlights:** Match by location, Choose date venues, Discover compatible users, Plan date requests, In-app chat, Safety guidelines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $18.95 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique location-based dating concept
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Takes the hassle out of planning dates
- ✨ Refreshing experience compared to other apps
- 💬 Encourages real conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and errors
- 📍 Location issues (stuck in NYC)
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited options and neighborhoods
- 🤥 Scams and waste of time mentioned
- 😵 Confusing interface for some

**Reported bugs**

- App gives error messages on opening
- App insists user is in New York and cannot change location
- Profile keeps getting deleted, requiring re-signup daily
- Cannot see all matches for each place

**Requested features**

- Expand to more neighborhoods/cities beyond NYC
- Fix location settings for users outside NYC
- Allow users to see all matches for a place
- Improve user profile deletion/creation process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sanctuary NB free?

Sanctuary NB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sanctuary NB or Grid?

Sanctuary NB is rated higher. Sanctuary NB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Grid averages 4.4 from 68 ratings.

### Do Sanctuary NB or Grid have ads?

Grid shows ads; Sanctuary NB does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sanctuary NB or Grid?

Sanctuary NB ships an update every 13 months, and Grid every 6 days. Most recently, Sanctuary NB was updated on November 2, 2026 and Grid on November 4, 2026.

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