Comparison

Ordle vs Gridlocks

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

Head to head
About

Ordle

A word-guessing game where players have six tries to find the correct word. It offers multiple difficulty levels and daily challenges, allowing competition with others on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Six tries to guess the word
  • Multiple difficulty levels (5, 6, 7 letters)
  • Daily word challenges
  • Global leaderboards
  • Word guessing similar to Mastermind
Features
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Guess the correct word in six tries. Ordle is a simple game, but it is not easy. It has many similarities with the classic game “Mastermind”, with the difference that you have to guess words instead of color combinations. Ordle has three levels of difficulty where you can guess words of 5, 6 or 7 letters. From easy to pretty challenging. You can guess all the words you want per day and compete with other players for the top of the rankings.

About

Gridlocks

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Gridlock - The Ultimate Puzzle Game Transform numbers, master strategy, and unlock your puzzle-solving potential with Gridlock - the most addictive tile-based puzzle game that combines mathematical precision with strategic thinking. HOW TO PLAY: Slide tiles in four directions to merge matching numbers Create higher values by combining tiles strategically Reach your target number to complete each level Master special tiles: Anchors (stationary), Halve (÷2), Double (×2), and Reset (back to 2) KEY FEATURES: 5 Unique Stages with 22 challenging levels 4 Beautiful Themes: Default, Vertices, Celestial, and DNA Progressive Difficulty with increasing complexity Smart AI Simulation to learn optimal strategies Undo & Hint System with ad-based unlocks Cloud Sync across all your devices Game Center Integration for leaderboards and achievements Ad-Free Option for uninterrupted gameplay STRATEGIC DEPTH: Gridlock isn't just about matching numbers - it's about planning ahead, understanding tile interactions, and making calculated moves. Each level presents unique challenges that require different approaches, from simple number combinations to complex multi-step strategies involving special tiles. STUNNING VISUALS: Experience four distinct visual themes, each with carefully crafted tile designs and color schemes. From the clean Default theme to the cosmic Celestial theme and the scientific DNA theme, every visual style enhances your gaming experience. COMPETITIVE PLAY: Track your progress with detailed statistics, compete on Game Center leaderboards, and unlock achievements as you master each stage. Share your high scores and challenge friends to beat your best times. SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE: Your progress automatically syncs across all devices, so you can start on your iPhone and continue on your iPad. Never lose your progress, unlocked themes, or high scores. PERFECT FOR: Puzzle game enthusiasts Strategy game lovers Anyone who enjoys mathematical challenges Players who love progressive difficulty Fans of clean, modern game design LEARN & IMPROVE: Use the built-in simulation feature to watch the AI play and learn optimal strategies. The hint system provides contextual guidance when you're stuck, helping you understand the game's deeper mechanics.

Screenshots

Ordle4 screens
Gridlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gridlocks at none against Ordle's shown. Gridlocks also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Ordle's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Ordle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gridlocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ordle ships an update monthly, Gridlocks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ordle versus Gridlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrdleGridlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjacob nielsenMaker Gully LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ordle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
1 purchases

Gridlocks

One-time1
  • Ad Free Experience$2.99

Questions

Is Ordle free?
Ordle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridlocks free?
Gridlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ordle or Gridlocks have ads?
Ordle shows ads; Gridlocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Ordle or Gridlocks?
Ordle ships an update monthly, and Gridlocks every 4 days. Most recently, Ordle was updated on October 18, 2026 and Gridlocks on October 11, 2026.

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