# MindGrid vs Puzzmo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindGrid at 100% against Puzzmo's 43%. MindGrid also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Puzzmo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (177 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindGrid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindGrid holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 177 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MindGrid's written reviews are positive against 43% of Puzzmo's.

MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, Puzzmo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindGrid | Puzzmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindgrid-a-logic-puzzle/id1603857097/reviews)** | [3.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lukasz Rutkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561590120) | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) |

## 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 |


### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindGrid free?

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

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MindGrid or Puzzmo?

MindGrid is rated higher. MindGrid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Puzzmo averages 3.7 from 177 ratings.

### Do MindGrid or Puzzmo have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; MindGrid does not.

### Which is updated more often, MindGrid or Puzzmo?

MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, and Puzzmo every 2 weeks. Most recently, MindGrid was updated on October 24, 2026 and Puzzmo on October 24, 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.*