Comparison

Flat vs GRID CRUNCH

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

Head to head
About

Flat

A minimalist 3D puzzle game where players move cubes into black holes to flatten the board. It offers 50 stages with increasing complexity and intuitive swipe controls for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Minimalist design
  • 50 challenging stages
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Progressive mechanics
Features
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Flat is a 3D puzzle game where you slide cubes to make the board flat. โ–  How to Play Swipe to slide the cubes into the holes on the board. Fill every hole to make the board flat and clear the stage. โ–  50 Stages As you progress, new gimmicks appear: one-way tiles, switches, breakable cubes, splitting tiles and more. โ–  Daily Stage A new stage is added every day. You can also play past days from the calendar. โ–  Show Answer If you get stuck, the solution plays automatically so you can see how to solve it. โ–  Share When you clear a daily stage, you can share an image of the board and your move count.

About

GRID CRUNCH

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Relive the Retro Era! Simple yet deeply strategic. Experience the ultimate brain teaser on an 8x8 grid. Relive the nostalgia with vibrant pixel art and crisp retro sound effects. [How to Play] Place: Drag and drop blocks onto the 8x8 grid. Clear: Fill complete rows or columns to blast blocks away. Combo: Clear multiple lines at once for massive bonus points! Strategy: Think ahead! It is game over if you run out of space. [Key Features] Classic Retro Aesthetic: Beautifully crafted 8-bit style UI. Global Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide and claim your throne. Brain Training: Sharpen your mind with quick, engaging sessions. Supports English, Korean, and Japanese

Screenshots

Flat4 screens
GRID CRUNCH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GRID CRUNCH at every 2 days against Flat's every 5 weeks. GRID CRUNCH also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flat ships an update every 5 weeks, GRID CRUNCH every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Flat versus GRID CRUNCH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlatGRID CRUNCH
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size103 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermasanao matsuiGA EUN YOO

In-app purchases

None

Flat

No in-app purchases

None

GRID CRUNCH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flat free?
Flat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRID CRUNCH free?
GRID CRUNCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flat or GRID CRUNCH have ads?
Both Flat and GRID CRUNCH show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flat or GRID CRUNCH?
Flat ships an update every 5 weeks, and GRID CRUNCH every 2 days. Most recently, Flat was updated on October 12, 2026 and GRID CRUNCH on October 2, 2026.

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