Comparison

MindGrid vs Gentle Blocks

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

Gentle Blocks

Features
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A calm block puzzle made for unhurried minds. Big, clear blocks. No timers. No pressure. And never, ever an ad in the middle of your game - that is our promise. Drag pieces onto the board, fill rows or columns to clear them, and chase a gentle personal best. When the board gets tight, the game quietly helps you keep going. If you get stuck, undo a move - or watch one short video for a rescue. Your choice, always. EVERY DAY, ONE BLOOM Solve the Daily Bloom - the same puzzle for every player in the world - and grow a flower in your garden. Miss a day? The garden gently waits. Nothing wilts, nothing resets, no guilt. MADE TO BE SEEN CLEARLY • Big tiles and warm, high-contrast colors • Optional shapes on blocks for colorblind players • Text that scales with your settings • One-hand play, sitting or standing HONEST BY DESIGN • Ads appear only between games, never during play • One purchase removes them forever - no subscription • Works completely offline • No account, no sign-up, nothing to remember Compare daily scores with friends and family on Game Center, or share your bloom with one tap. Gentle Blocks is lovely on iPhone and iPad - and made with care for everyone who just wants a quiet game and a good think.

Screenshots

MindGrid4 screens
Gentle Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MindGrid at none against Gentle Blocks's shown. MindGrid also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Gentle Blocks's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Gentle Blocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gentle Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindGrid has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, Gentle Blocks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MindGrid versus Gentle Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindGridGentle Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz RutkowskiHimanshu Garg

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
1 purchases

Gentle Blocks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$6.99

Questions

Is MindGrid free?
MindGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gentle Blocks free?
Gentle Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MindGrid or Gentle Blocks?
Gentle Blocks is rated higher. MindGrid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Gentle Blocks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MindGrid or Gentle Blocks have ads?
Gentle Blocks shows ads; MindGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, MindGrid or Gentle Blocks?
MindGrid ships an update every 9 months, and Gentle Blocks every 6 days. Most recently, MindGrid was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gentle Blocks on October 25, 2026.

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