# GridLinx vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is price: GridLinx at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. GridLinx also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Letterlike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

GridLinx is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. GridLinx sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

GridLinx ships an update every 16 months, Letterlike every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridLinx | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **122** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 159 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Player1games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040547964) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## What reviewers say

### GridLinx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlinx/id1458926332)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gridlinx Skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 time tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 30 tokens special price | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gridlinx - No more ads special | $0.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 30 time tokens | $1.99 | one-time |


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridLinx free?

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

### Is Letterlike free?

Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GridLinx or Letterlike have ads?

GridLinx shows ads; Letterlike does not.

### Which is updated more often, GridLinx or Letterlike?

GridLinx ships an update every 16 months, and Letterlike every 4 days. Most recently, GridLinx was updated on September 14, 2026 and Letterlike on September 22, 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.*