Comparison

Gridlock vs Laser Bounce Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Gridlock

A simple puzzle game designed to enhance your mathematical abilities. Solve equations to eliminate numbers and crack the code. Regular play can significantly boost your math skills.

Highlights
  • Math skill improvement
  • Equation-based puzzles
  • Code cracking mechanics
  • Daily challenges
  • Number elimination
Features
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Gridlock: Crack The Code is a simplistic puzzle game that can help in improving your math skills. You're given a set of equations which can help you to eliminate impossible numbers and eventually crack the code. By doing this daily, your math skills will improve!

About

Laser Bounce Puzzle

Guide a laser beam to its target by rotating glass objects. This casual puzzle game offers dozens of levels and a special holiday challenge. It's easy to learn and perfect for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Rotate glass objects
  • Redirect laser beam
  • One-tap controls
  • Dozens of levels
  • Christmas themed challenge
Features
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Laser Bounce Puzzle is a simple yet clever puzzle game where you rotate glass objects to guide the laser to its target. Easy to pick up, satisfying to solve, and perfect for quick play anywhere. Feel the excitement of the football season with special Tournament Challenge levels inspired by the energy of match day. Whether you're taking a break between games or looking for a quick brain teaser, Laser Bounce Puzzle is ready for the challenge. HOW TO PLAY: • Tap to rotate mirrors and glass pieces. • Redirect the laser beam toward the goal. • Find the perfect angle to solve each puzzle. FEATURES: • Easy one-tap controls • Free & casual gameplay • Dozens of unique levels • Fun Football Challenge event levels • Perfect for fans enjoying the Football Fever atmosphere Take on the Match Day Challenge, test your laser logic, and see if you have what it takes to become the puzzle champion!

Screenshots

Gridlock4 screens
Laser Bounce Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gridlock at 5.0 against Laser Bounce Puzzle's 4.5. Gridlock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Laser Bounce Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support 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

Both are free to download. Laser Bounce Puzzle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Gridlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gridlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laser Bounce Puzzle has 2.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gridlock ships an update fortnightly, Laser Bounce Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gridlock versus Laser Bounce Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridlockLaser Bounce Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews—33.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB265 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBart KneepkensIEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Customer experience

Gridlock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Laser Bounce Puzzle

All ratings2,878 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive33.0%
Neutral15.8%
Negative51.2%

Bugs and requests

Gridlock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Laser Bounce Puzzle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads that freeze or crash the game
  • Inconsistent performance and crashes
  • Hint button functionality issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable timer and lives system
  • Ability to view completed puzzles in more detail
  • Level selection or progression tracking system
  • More variety in puzzle designs and difficulty levels

In-app purchases

None

Gridlock

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Laser Bounce Puzzle

One-time12
  • Gem Pack 01$1.99
  • Gold Pack 01$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
Show 9 more
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Gem Pack 02$7.99
  • Gold Pack 02$7.99
  • Gold Pack 03$14.99
  • Gem Pack 03$14.99
  • Super Bundle 2$15.99
  • Gem Pack 04$29.99
  • Gem Pack 05$49.99
  • Gold Pack 05$99.99

Questions

Is Gridlock free?
Gridlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laser Bounce Puzzle free?
Laser Bounce Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gridlock or Laser Bounce Puzzle?
Gridlock is rated higher. Gridlock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Laser Bounce Puzzle averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Gridlock or Laser Bounce Puzzle have ads?
Laser Bounce Puzzle shows ads; Gridlock does not.
Which is updated more often, Gridlock or Laser Bounce Puzzle?
Gridlock ships an update fortnightly, and Laser Bounce Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gridlock was updated on October 5, 2026 and Laser Bounce Puzzle on October 13, 2026.

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