# MindGrid vs Hideaways Wonders

MindGrid and Hideaways Wonders both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MindGrid's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hideaways Wonders's. MindGrid also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindGrid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MindGrid against 4.7 for Hideaways Wonders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hideaways Wonders has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of MindGrid's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hideaways Wonders's.

MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindGrid | Hideaways Wonders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindgrid-a-logic-puzzle/id1603857097/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 8 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukasz Rutkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561590120) | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) |

## What reviewers say

### MindGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindgrid-a-logic-puzzle/id1603857097)

A logic puzzle game where you deduce the correct placement of colored tiles based on row clues. It offers hundreds of levels, daily challenges, and Game Center integration for a brain-teasing experience.

**Highlights:** 360 levels across three difficulty modes, Mark tiles and exclude colors, Unlockable hints for incorrect guesses, Game Center integration (leaderboards, achievements, sync), Daily Game Mode with new levels

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Game Mode | $4.99 | one-time |


### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Music, #94 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindGrid free?

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

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MindGrid or Hideaways Wonders?

MindGrid is rated higher. MindGrid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do MindGrid or Hideaways Wonders have ads?

Hideaways Wonders shows ads; MindGrid does not.

### Which is updated more often, MindGrid or Hideaways Wonders?

MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, MindGrid was updated on September 15, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on October 17, 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.*