Comparison

MindGrid vs XOXO

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

Head to head
About

MindGrid

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
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MindGrid is a challenging logic puzzle game! In the game you’re provided with a set of predefined rows. Each of these rows provides clues, indicating how many tiles are correctly placed and how many are misplaced. Your goal? Use logic and deduction to determine the correct placement of colored tiles in a single attempt. Features: - 360 levels across three difficulty modes - Compete against other players in Level of the Day - Mark tiles and exclude colors to track your progress - Unlockable hints for incorrect guesses - Game Center integration: leaderboards, achievements, and progress sync across devices - Play new levels every day in Daily Game Mode* Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test and enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun! * Daily Game Mode is a one-time purchase unlocking 24 new levels every day. Free version is limited to 2 levels every day in addition to standard 360 levels. Privacy Policy: https://mindgrid.thanel.me/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

XOXO

Features
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XOXO - A binary logic puzzle inspired by classic games like Binoxxo and Takuzu Fill the grid using logic and simple rules. Balance X and O, avoid three in a row/column, and make every line/column unique. Easy to learn. Hard to master. Perfect for fans of logic puzzles and brain teasers.

Screenshots

MindGrid4 screens
XOXO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XOXO at none against MindGrid's 4. XOXO also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). MindGrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price 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. MindGrid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. XOXO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, XOXO every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MindGrid versus XOXO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindGridXOXO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz RutkowskiSandro Pennisi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MindGrid

One-time4
  • 10 Keys$0.99
  • 25 Keys$1.99
  • 50 Keys$2.99
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  • Daily Game Mode$4.99
None

XOXO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindGrid free?
MindGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XOXO free?
XOXO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MindGrid or XOXO have ads?
XOXO shows ads; MindGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, MindGrid or XOXO?
MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, and XOXO every 3 days. Most recently, MindGrid was updated on September 15, 2026 and XOXO on October 12, 2026.

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