Barrel River 2 vs Grid 9's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barrel River 2
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Can you survive the Barrel River? Collect coins while you avoid the fish and rocks in this free fast paced 3D game! Control your barrel with motion controls, tilting your device side to side to navigate the river. You can also use a bluetooth gamepad. Use coins you collect to unlock awesome barrel upgrades and customizations. Go for top score by competing for distance on the global leader boards. You can also play in VR mode on your iPhone if you have one of those phone based VR headsets!
Grid 9's
A number puzzle game where you drag, add, and match numbers on a grid to clear the board. It offers an endless mode and over 1,000 levels across four gameplay styles. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with strategic yet simple mechanics.
- Add-and-match gameplay
- Endless Mode
- 1,000 unique levels
- Ad-free experience
- Strategic puzzle mechanics
- Daily free help
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No Ad Games presents Grid 9's - a smart, satisfying number puzzle set on a sleek grid. Drag, add, and clear the board by making vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matches. Chase your high score in Endless Mode or explore 1,000 levels in four unique gameplay styles, each with its own twist! Grid 9's offers a fresh puzzle experience unlike any other. • Simple to learn — surprisingly strategic • Enjoy Endless Mode and the first 5 levels for free • Claim a free daily help to boost your play • Unlock 1,000 ad-free levels with a single purchase — no distractions, just pure gameplay • Like all games from No Ad Games, you'll never see an ad while you play Features: • Addictive add-and-match gameplay • Endless Mode for limitless play • 1,000 unique levels to unlock • Clean, ad-free experience • Perfect for casual and puzzle-loving players Download Grid 9's now and get hooked on the number puzzle that's as chill as it is challenging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Grid 9's at none against Barrel River 2's shown. Grid 9's also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Barrel River 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Grid 9's sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barrel River 2 ships an update every 13 months, Grid 9's every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrel River 2 | Grid 9's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | No Ad Games |
In-app purchases
Barrel River 2
- 100 Ape Coins$0.99
- Barrel River 2 Premium$1.99
- 500 Ape Coins$4.99
Grid 9's
- Three Helpers$2.99
- Play All 1000 Levels$4.99
- Six Helpers$4.99
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- Fifteen Helpers$9.99









