Comparison

Cranky Uncle vs gridwits

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

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About

Cranky Uncle

Learn to identify and counter common arguments and conspiracy theories used to deny science. By understanding the tactics of misinformation, you can become more resilient against false claims about topics like climate change, evolution, and vaccination.

Highlights
  • Identify rhetorical techniques
  • Spot logical fallacies
  • Counter science denial arguments
  • Build resilience against misinformation
  • Learn about climate change denial
  • Understand evolution denial tactics
Features
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We all have a cranky uncle who thinks he knows better than the world’s scientists. But how do you make sense of his arguments and conspiracy theories? The way to understand your cranky uncle is to become a cranky uncle! If you’re going to spot someone cheating at cards, first you have to learn how to cheat at cards. In this game, Cranky Uncle teaches you the rhetorical techniques and logical fallacies he uses to deny science. Climate change, evolution, vaccination, a round Earth - he’s never met a science he wouldn’t deny! The deeper you get into the game, the more resilient you become against misinformation.

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gridwits

Features
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Train your brain with twelve distinct logic-puzzles in one focused app. PLAY YOUR WAY • Sudoku and Killer Sudoku • Kakuro and Futoshiki • Skyscrapers and Skyscrapers+ • Hitori and Nurikabe • Light Up and Slitherlink • Bridges and Battleship LEARN THE LOGIC Smart Hints explain the next deduction instead of simply giving away an answer. Technique guides help you understand the patterns behind each move. A FRESH CHALLENGE Choose a board size and difficulty, return for the Daily Puzzle, or enter skill-based tournaments where every player receives the same challenge. PLAY SOLO OR TOGETHER Solo puzzles work offline. Optional online features add friends, private-game/tournament code sharing, leaderboards, and tournaments. Blocking, reporting, and in-app account deletion are built in. FAIR AND SIMPLE GridWits has no ads, no in-app purchases, and no cash-value prizes. Coins are earned in the app and cannot be bought, sold, or redeemed.

Screenshots

Cranky Uncle4 screens
gridwits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cranky Uncle at 11.0 against gridwits's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cranky Uncle versus gridwits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCranky Unclegridwits
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB33 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSkeptical ScienceJeet Oza

Bugs and requests

Cranky Uncle

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App stuck on start/loading screen
  • Blank screens after sign-in
  • Quizzes not loading
  • Dialogue boxes not fitting on screen
  • App crashes on submit
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  • Progress not updating
  • Learn more button loops back
  • App glitches and runs Bitcoin (user claim)
  • Half screen blank
  • Login process problematic

Requested features

6 requests
  • More polish and refinement
  • More levels and content
  • International users need familiar references
  • Reconsider encouraging quick answers for points
  • Add dark mode option
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  • Improve punctuation and text display

gridwits

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cranky Uncle

No in-app purchases

None

gridwits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cranky Uncle free?
Cranky Uncle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is gridwits free?
gridwits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cranky Uncle or gridwits have ads?
Neither Cranky Uncle nor gridwits shows ads.

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