# Sherlock ULTRA vs Logic Grid Puzzles

The clearest difference is price: Logic Grid Puzzles at Free against Sherlock ULTRA's $3.99. Logic Grid Puzzles also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 31). Sherlock ULTRA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Logic Grid Puzzles is free to download; Sherlock ULTRA costs $3.99 up front. Logic Grid Puzzles sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sherlock ULTRA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logic Grid Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Grid Puzzles has 39K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sherlock ULTRA's written reviews are positive against 85% of Logic Grid Puzzles's.

Sherlock ULTRA ships an update every 12 months, Logic Grid Puzzles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sherlock ULTRA | Logic Grid Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-ultra/id616119868/reviews) | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Everett Kaser Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/383644089) | [Egghead Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/809161928) |

## What reviewers say

### Sherlock ULTRA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-ultra/id616119868)

Engage your deductive reasoning with a digital logic puzzle game. Solve intricate 4x4, 5x5, or 6x6 grids by deciphering graphical clues to determine the exact placement of images. With thousands of unique puzzles, it offers endless brain-training challenges.

**Highlights:** Logic grid puzzles, Graphical clue system, Multiple grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6), Thousands of unique puzzles, Deductive reasoning challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent logic and brain training
- ⏳ Long-time fan favorite
- ✨ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👴 Nostalgic appeal
- 👍 Simple yet challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 📉 Game freezes
- 🖱️ Touch interface issues
- 💸 In-app purchases required
- 🖼️ Archaic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after ~100 puzzles, requires reinstall
- App crashes when loading certain puzzle sizes (4x4, 5x5)
- App crashes when moving to another puzzle
- Game crashes around puzzle 676
- App won't load or closes immediately

**Requested features**

- List of characters (Sherlock, Watson, etc.)
- Improved graphics (optional)
- More puzzle games from developer
- Moriarty game on iOS
- More varied tile sets and clue variety


### Logic Grid Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Word, #151 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a collection of unique logic grid puzzles. Progress from beginner to master with increasing difficulty and multiple grid sizes. Utilize smart hints, auto-X, and multi-level undo to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

**Highlights:** 100 unique logic puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Multiple puzzle sizes, Unlimited smart hints, Auto-X for faster entry, Multi-level undo, Error checking

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Puzzles Per Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Series II, Vol 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 1, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 2, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 3, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 4, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 5, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 6, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 7, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 8, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 9, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hints
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional puzzle clues that don't make sense
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 🐛 Repeated puzzles in purchased packs
- 💡 Need for a 'clear all completed' option
- 💡 Desire for more puzzle variety and topics

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle grid freezing/scaling issues on smaller screens
- Incorrect puzzle solutions or clues

**Requested features**

- Option to show timer and 'expert' time for each puzzle
- Ability to mark 'maybe' options in the grid
- Customizable grid display (e.g. color-coded rows/columns)
- Puzzle pack options sorted by difficulty level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sherlock ULTRA free?

Sherlock ULTRA costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Logic Grid Puzzles free?

Logic Grid Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sherlock ULTRA or Logic Grid Puzzles?

Logic Grid Puzzles is rated higher. Sherlock ULTRA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Logic Grid Puzzles averages 4.8 from 39K ratings.

### Do Sherlock ULTRA or Logic Grid Puzzles have ads?

Neither Sherlock ULTRA nor Logic Grid Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sherlock ULTRA or Logic Grid Puzzles?

Sherlock ULTRA ships an update every 12 months, and Logic Grid Puzzles fortnightly. Most recently, Sherlock ULTRA was updated on October 22, 2026 and Logic Grid Puzzles on October 23, 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.*