Comparison

MONOPOLY vs Gridnames

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

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About

MONOPOLY

Experience the classic board game digitally with this official mobile version. Play against AI or friends online and offline, featuring exclusive boards, tokens, and dice. Enjoy smooth animations and a catchy soundtrack without in-game ads.

Highlights
  • Play online with friends and family
  • Compete against AI opponents offline
  • Pass & Play mode for local multiplayer
  • Exclusive game boards
  • New tokens and dice designs
  • Smooth animations and catchy soundtrack
Features
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Play MONOPOLY on the go without distractions – no ads, no fuss! Challenge friends, family and fans from around the globe in the digital version of the official MONOPOLY board game, licensed by Hasbro. Head online to play your favourite board game with anyone, anywhere, at any time, or compete against state-of-the-art AI opponents offline. Plus, with the seamless PASS & PLAY mode, you can play the classic MONOPOLY board game with your friends with just one device! The classic MONOPOLY board game takes a bold leap into a new format, arriving on mobile with amazing graphics, smooth animations and a catchy soundtrack! HOW TO PLAY MONOPOLY 1. Download the official MONOPOLY app 2. Press “PLAY” 3. Pick a mode, board, dice and token 4. Roll the dice and move around the board 5. If you land on a property tile, you can buy it 6. Collect rent when other players land on it 7. Continue around the board, drawing cards when instructed – will you be hit with a surprise tax? Sent to jail? Or get a little bonus money? 8. If you run out of money, you’ll be bankrupt and out of the game 9. The last player left with a profit wins! FEATURES - MONOPOLY ON THE GO – No connection? No problem. Our roster of AI opponents are ready to challenge you! Or play with your friends offline with Pass & Play! - MULTIPLE MODES – Take on AI opponents in Single Player or compete against friends and family in Pass & Play or Online With Friends. Try out Online Multiplayer and face off against fellow tycoons from around the world! - EXCLUSIVE BOARDS – Experience the iconic board game like never before with exclusive boards and more! - AWESOME NEW TOKENS AND DICE – Whatever your style, MONOPOLY has a set of dice fit for a future tycoon! Pick from nostalgic classic tokens or brand-new designs exclusive to the mobile game. Get the most authentic MONOPOLY experience with the official MONOPOLY mobile game! The PARKER BROTHER and MONOPOLY names and logo, the distinctive design of the gameboard, the four corner squares, the MR. MONOPOLY name and character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro for its property trading game and game equipment. © 1935, 2025 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

About

Gridnames

Features
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Gridnames is a modern party word game built for fast rounds, big reactions, and shared laughs. Two teams compete on a single 5×5 word grid, using clever clues and sharp intuition to uncover their hidden words before the other team does. Every tap matters. Each word reveals its allegiance — red, blue, neutral, or the one word that ends the game instantly. Guess correctly to keep your turn alive. Slip up and the advantage shifts. One wrong move can change everything. One player becomes the game master by scanning a QR code at the start of the game. They see the full word key and guide their team with strategic clues, while everyone else plays together from the shared grid. The result is constant tension, surprise reveals, and unforgettable group moments. Beyond the built-in word pack, you can generate custom word packs directly in the app using AI. Create themed games for friends, family, classrooms, inside jokes, or special events in seconds, and instantly play with words tailored to your group. Designed for parties, family nights, classrooms, and team-building, Gridnames requires no accounts or setup. Games are quick to learn and typically last between five and fifteen minutes, making it easy to play one round or many. Optional turn timers add pressure for competitive groups, while pause and resume controls let you step away without losing progress. A clean dark interface and bold color reveals make the game easy to follow and perfect for group viewing. No ads. No subscriptions. No data collection. Gridnames is built purely for social play, teamwork, and friendly competition. If you enjoy word games, clue-based guessing, and party games that bring people together around one screen, Gridnames is made for you.

Screenshots

MONOPOLY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gridnames at Free against MONOPOLY's $4.99. Gridnames also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). MONOPOLY's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Gridnames is free to download; MONOPOLY costs $4.99 up front. MONOPOLY sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gridnames asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MONOPOLY ships an update every 3 weeks, Gridnames every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MONOPOLY versus Gridnames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMONOPOLYGridnames
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (186K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings186K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size943 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedDasmer Singh

Bugs and requests

MONOPOLY

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect rent calculations
  • Disappearing buttons and unresponsive UI
  • Inability to rejoin disconnected games
  • Stuck players preventing game progress
  • Dice rolls not following probability distribution

Requested features

5 requests
  • Leaderboards and progression system
  • In-game chat functionality
  • Customizable house rules
  • Ability to pause and resume games
  • More board and token options

Gridnames

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MONOPOLY

One-time10
  • Snowdrop Valley Board$6.99
  • 1935 Atlantic City Board$6.99
  • Monstropolis Board$6.99
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  • New York 2121 Board$6.99
  • Explorer Pack$10.99
  • Snowdrop Valley$14.99
  • 1935 Atlantic City$14.99
  • L.A. Monstropolis$14.99
  • New York 2121$14.99
  • The Complete Collection$34.99
None

Gridnames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MONOPOLY free?
MONOPOLY costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Gridnames free?
Gridnames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MONOPOLY or Gridnames have ads?
Neither MONOPOLY nor Gridnames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MONOPOLY or Gridnames?
MONOPOLY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gridnames every 9 days. Most recently, MONOPOLY was updated on November 4, 2026 and Gridnames on October 30, 2026.

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