Osmos vs GRID™ Legends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Osmos
Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote. Absorb smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack.
- Physics-based gameplay
- Absorb smaller organisms to grow
- Avoid larger predators
- Stellar graphics
- Ambient soundtrack
- 72 levels across 8 worlds
- Multiplayer mode
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** Apple Design Award winner and iPad Game of the Year! ** Enter the Darwinian world of a galactic mote. To survive, absorb smaller organisms and grow—but beware of larger predators. Osmos features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic ambient soundtrack. Absorb or be absorbed! “The ultimate ambient experience” — Gizmodo “Beyond doubt, a work of genius" — GameAndPlayer.net THE CRUX: you must grow by absorbing smaller motes, but to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. From this delicate balance, Osmos leads the player through floating playgrounds, competitive petri dishes, deep solar systems, and more. “Named as iPad Game of the Year for a reason, Osmos is a fantastic game. A combination of physics, survival and classic eat em up” — WeDoCode “Whether you're a child at heart who likes mucking about with single-cell organisms, or a strategist with a physics degree, this game will appeal to everyone.” — App Store review AWARDS / recognition: * "iPad Game of the Year" and "iPhone App of the Week" — Apple * Apple Design Award winner (iPad version) * #1 Top iPhone Game — IGN * iPad Game of the Year — TUAW * Game of the Year — Create Digital Music * Editor's Choice — Wired, Macworld, IGN, GameTunnel, and more... * Best in Show — IndieCade * Vision Award — Independent Games Festival * Coolest Atmosphere — IGN * Best Soundtrack — IGN * Most Innovative Game — Best App Ever Awards, Pocket Gamer * Many top lists including Kotaku, PAX, TouchArcade, iLounge, APPera, IFC, and more... FEATURES: * 72 levels spanning 8 distinct worlds: Ambient, Antimatter, Solar, Sentient, Repulsor, Impasse, Warped Chaos, and Epicycles. * Multiplayer! (more info below.) * Award-winning electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas, High Skies, Biosphere, Julien Neto, and more. * Endless replay value: play random versions of any level in Arcade mode. * Seamlesss multitouch controls: swipe to warp time, tap anywhere to eject mass, pinch to zoom… * Time-warping: slow down the flow of time to outmaneuver agile opponents; speed it up to raise the challenge. * Confront four distinct AI opponents: the Ovarium, the Biophobe, the Nemocyte… and the deadly Ferax. * 13 single-player and 15 multiplayer achievements. * Progress synced via iCloud. MULTIPLAYER * Play against your friends and enemies, locally (via wi-fi), or over the Internet. * 6 distinct Arenas: Ambient, Impasse, Solar, Warped Chaos, Epicycles, and introducing… Antimatter Impasse. * iPad vs. iPhone play supported. “a beautiful, absorbing experience." — IGN 5/5 - Macworld Editor’s Choice - “One of the best games we’ve played so far this year. An utterly serene, yet fiendishly complicated game that deserves a place in every iPad owners collection.” — MacWorld “The best iPad game yet.” — IGN 4/4, Must Have - “We are more than overwhelmed by Osmos for iPad… The game design is thoughtful and intuitive, new level structures are flawless, and the visuals are stunning yet simplistic… every iPad owner should have Osmos on their device. You just won’t find another experience quite like it.” — Slide To Play “What iPad Gaming Should Be All About” — Gizmodo “The first proper breakout hit for the iPad. Osmos feels so natural and enjoyable to play, even when the difficulty ramps up and you find yourself repeatedly careening into a giant gaseous enemy.” — Wired “It’s the best iPad game on the App Store” — MTV Multiplayer 5/5 - “Osmos is an absolute must that will change the way you think of games, and what you expect from them.” — AppAdvice “Beyond doubt, a work of genius... a relaxing, meditative experience about going with the flow... It all adds up to something otherworldly and just . . . incredible.” — GameAndPlayer.net
GRID™ Legends
Experience high-octane motorsport with stunning visuals and precise simulation handling. This edition includes all DLC, offering a complete racing experience with multiple disciplines, a live-action story mode, and extensive career and custom race options.
- High-octane motorsport simulation
- All DLC included
- Live-action story mode
- Massive career mode
- Customizable Race Creator
- 10 racing disciplines
- Touch, tilt, and gamepad support
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. High-octane motorsport. Wheel-to-wheel rivalries. Edge-of-your-seat action. GRID Legends delivers Codemasters’ unique blend of arcade racing and precise simulation handling that leaves the competition in the dust. GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is complete with all DLC, and stacked with high-speed action from the starting grid to the chequered flag. === AMAZING MOTORSPORT ON MOBILE Striking visuals, a huge choice of vehicles and an exhilarating sensation of speed on your phone or tablet. TOUCH, TILT AND TOTAL GAMEPAD SUPPORT Seamlessly intuitive controls from the team that brought you GRID Autosport. 10 DISCIPLINES TO DOMINATE From prototype GTs and hypercars to trucks and open-wheelers; pit yourself against the pack or beat your best times in high-speed Circuit racing, Elimination events and Time Trials. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION-PACKED The Live-action story mode "Driven to Glory" offers a unique ride through the twists and turns of the GRID World Series. RACE TO THE TOP Rise through the ranks in Legends’ massive career mode, or race your own way in the hugely customisable Race Creator mode. TUNED TO PERFECTION Comes fully loaded with all the DLC: Classic Car-Nage destruction derby, Drift and Endurance modes, added Career and Story events, and bonus cars and tracks. === We recommend playing GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition on iOS 17 or later. You need at least 11GB* of free space on your device, though we recommend having double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max • iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max • iPhone 14 and later Supported iPads: • iPad mini 7th generation (2024) • iPad Air models released since 2022 with an M1 chip or better • iPad Pro models released since 2021 with an M1 chip or better *Devices with 8GB of RAM or more can download and install HD Vehicle Textures. If you wish to use HD Vehicle Textures you will need 14GB of free space to install the game. • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2025 Electronic Arts Inc. GRID and Codemasters are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Originally developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Osmos at $3.99 against GRID™ Legends's $14.99. Osmos also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 64%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). GRID™ Legends's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#11 vs #86). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Osmos costs $3.99 and GRID™ Legends $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Osmos holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 898 and 538 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Osmos's written reviews are positive against 64% of GRID™ Legends's.
Osmos ships an update every 7 months, GRID™ Legends every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Osmos | GRID™ Legends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (898 ratings) — better | 4.5 (538 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better | 63.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 898 — better | 538 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #86 | #11 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hemisphere Games | Feral Interactive Ltd |
Customer experience
Osmos
GRID™ Legends
User reviews
Osmos
From 898 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 🕰️ Ability to control time/speed
- 🕊️ Relaxing and meditative experience
Room to improve
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🖥️ Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/scale controls
GRID™ Legends
From 538 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
- 👍 Great mobile port of console game
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 🎨 Customizable controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. upgrade issues, crashes)
- 🔋 Overheating and performance issues on some devices
- 🌄 Inconsistent graphics quality and resolution
- 🤔 Arcade-like feel compared to previous Grid games
Bugs and requests
Osmos
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Compatibility issues with newer hardware
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Customization options (e.g. music, visuals)
- Difficulty settings or accessibility options
GRID™ Legends
Reported bugs
4 issues- Upgrade bug in Mechanic Pass
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Blurry graphics on certain settings
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add steering wheel support
- Improve save/resume functionality
- Increase graphics and resolution options
- Implement online/multiplayer mode
In-app purchases
Osmos
No in-app purchases
GRID™ Legends
No in-app purchases
Questions
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