# Gridlock vs Laser Bounce Puzzle

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridlock | Laser Bounce Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-crack-the-code/id1521715985/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-bounce-puzzle/id1659995752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bart Kneepkens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521716288) | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-crack-the-code/id1521715985)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Laser Bounce Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-bounce-puzzle/id1659995752)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 2 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 04 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 05 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 05 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and brain-stimulating gameplay
- 🎨 Simple yet visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Suitable for quick breaks and downtime
- 👍 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzle patterns and levels
- 🔍 Difficulty in locating specific past levels
- 🕰️ Unwelcome addition of time limits and lives

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*