Comparison

Nerdle vs Gridilox

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

Head to head
About

Nerdle

A daily numbers game where you guess a mathematical calculation in six tries. Tiles change color to indicate how close your guess is to the correct equation. Offers various game modes and replayability.

Highlights
  • Daily calculation guessing
  • Color-coded feedback
  • Multiple game modes
  • Replay previous games
  • Customizable settings
Features
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Guess the NERDLE in 6 tries. After each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the solution. Rules: - Each guess is a calculation. - You can use 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + - * / or =. - It must contain one “=”. - It must only have a number to the right of the “=”, not another calculation. - Standard order of operations applies, so calculate * and / before + and - - If the answer we're looking for is 10+20=30, then we will accept 20+10=30 too (unless you turn off 'commutative answers' in settings). https://faqs.nerdlegame.com/ Other games included: micro nerdle, mini nerdle, maxi nerdle, bi nerdle (two at once!), mini bi nerdle, instant, speed, crossnerdle (crosswords with numbers), shuffle and nanagrams. You can also replay previous games.

About

Gridilox

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Gridilox is a logic puzzle about locating hidden transmitters from distance clues. Every numbered cell tells you the exact shortest-path distance to the nearest transmitter. Use those clues to work out where the transmitters must be. The rule stays the same, but the space changes. Play across: • Grid • Cylinder • Cube • Möbius strip Each surface changes how cells connect, creating new deduction patterns without changing the core rule. Features: • Daily Puzzle • Procedurally generated puzzles • Multiple difficulty levels • Four different surfaces • Progress tracking and streaks • Optional leaderboard registration • No adverts Gridilox Pro is available as a one-time purchase and unlocks unlimited generated puzzles across Grid, Cylinder, Cube and Mobius surface and every difficulty level. No subscription is required.

Screenshots

Nerdle2 screens
Gridilox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nerdle at none against Gridilox's 1. Nerdle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Gridilox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). 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. Gridilox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nerdle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nerdle ships an update monthly, Gridilox every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nerdle versus Gridilox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNerdleGridilox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (199 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings199 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMJT NET LTDPortfolio Software Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Nerdle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gridilox

One-time1
  • Gridilox Unlimited$12.99

Questions

Is Nerdle free?
Nerdle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gridilox free?
Gridilox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nerdle or Gridilox have ads?
Nerdle shows ads; Gridilox does not.
Which is updated more often, Nerdle or Gridilox?
Nerdle ships an update monthly, and Gridilox every 2 days. Most recently, Nerdle was updated on October 1, 2026 and Gridilox on October 2, 2026.

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