# Build A Queen vs 5 Griddy

The clearest difference is ads: 5 Griddy at none against Build A Queen's shown. 5 Griddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Build A Queen's advantage is ratings volume (455K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build A Queen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 5 Griddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Griddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build A Queen has 455K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Build A Queen's written reviews are positive against 100% of 5 Griddy's.

Build A Queen ships an update monthly, 5 Griddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build A Queen | 5 Griddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-queen/id1660583025/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-griddy/id6814244716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 368 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Jromed Aminian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775319451) |

## What reviewers say

### Build A Queen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-queen/id1660583025)

Become a virtual fashion designer and create your dream queen. Style models with unique outfits, hairstyles, and makeup. Compete in fashion battles and unlock new items to become the ultimate Fashion Queen.

**Highlights:** Virtual fashion designer, Doll creation and styling, Hairstyle, makeup, and outfit design, Catwalk showcases, Fashion battles, Unlockable clothes and challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + 5,000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + 15,555 + Skin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Can play offline
- 👍 Customization options
- 👍 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 💰 Too many ads
- 👎 Repetitive levels
- 👎 Inappropriate content
- 👎 Promotes unrealistic beauty standards

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after reaching certain levels
- Pets and furniture not showing up correctly
- Inability to progress past 'Eternal Soulmates' relationship

**Requested features**

- More diverse skin tone options
- Ability to choose relationship status
- Expand gameplay beyond just dressing up
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version


### 5 Griddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-griddy/id6814244716)

Solve a daily 5x5 word puzzle where every row and column must form a valid word. Drag and rotate letter pieces to complete the grid. Compete against yourself with timed scores and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily 5x5 word grid puzzles, Drag and rotate letter pieces, Real-time grid validation, Timed scoring, Streak tracking, Offline play, Unlockable past puzzles and grid sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Griddy Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build A Queen free?

Build A Queen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 5 Griddy free?

5 Griddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Build A Queen or 5 Griddy?

5 Griddy is rated higher. Build A Queen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 455K ratings, while 5 Griddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Build A Queen or 5 Griddy have ads?

Build A Queen shows ads; 5 Griddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Build A Queen or 5 Griddy?

Build A Queen ships an update monthly, and 5 Griddy every 9 days. Most recently, Build A Queen was updated on November 11, 2026 and 5 Griddy on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*