# POINPY vs Grid Wave

The clearest difference is ads: POINPY at none against Grid Wave's shown. POINPY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (153 vs 1). Grid Wave's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POINPY sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Grid Wave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for POINPY against 5.0 for Grid Wave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POINPY has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of POINPY's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grid Wave's.

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, Grid Wave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POINPY | Grid Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-wave/id6788761344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devolver](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [VIskara Innovation Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876871694) |

## What reviewers say

### POINPY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722)

Bounce upwards, dodging enemies and collecting fruit to feed a hungry beast. Unlock new abilities and modes as you climb higher in this vertical action game. Explore randomly generated areas and master one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-handed controls, Bounce and flip mechanics, Collect fruit for beast's juice, Dodge adorable baddies, Unlockable puzzle and endless modes, Randomly generated areas

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip! | $9.99 | one-time |


### Grid Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-wave/id6788761344)

A satisfying block puzzle game where you drag pieces onto a board to clear rows and columns. Compete for high scores, complete handcrafted levels, and tackle daily challenges. Power-ups and cosmetic unlocks add strategic depth.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop block placement, Clear rows and columns, Endless, Campaign, and Daily Challenge modes, Power-ups like Bomb and Line Blast, Global leaderboards and weekly leagues, Unlock cosmetic themes and boosters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POINPY free?

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

### Is Grid Wave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POINPY or Grid Wave?

Grid Wave is rated higher. POINPY averages 4.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Grid Wave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POINPY or Grid Wave have ads?

Grid Wave shows ads; POINPY does not.

### Which is updated more often, POINPY or Grid Wave?

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grid Wave every 2 days. Most recently, POINPY was updated on October 13, 2026 and Grid Wave on October 7, 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.*