Grid Shift vs Spellsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Grid Shift
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Grid Shift - The twisted offspring of Word Search and a Rubik's Cube -------------------------------------------------------------------- What do I mean when I say 'The twisted offspring of a Word Search and a Rubik's cube'? Well let me explain โฆ * Word Search - We all know this. A grid of seemingly random letters in which words are hidden that you need to find. * Rubikโs Cube - That annoying cube that you need to move the rows and columns around to match the colours on each side. Grid Shift takes the elements of both of these puzzle types and splices them together. A level starts with a grid of seemingly random letters (sound familiar?). Underneath the grid is the list of words that you need to find, again much like a Word Search. The twist is that the letters are not in the correct places to form the words! What you need to do is move the rows and columns around to make the words. And like the famed cube of misery, you will almost certainly have to temporarily break some words while making others. Game Play ----------- You are presented with a grid of letters. The earlier levels are a 4x4 grid, as you progress through the levels the size of the grid increases until you get to the 10x10 levels. Levels 1 through to 6 are designed to teach you the game. Beneath the grid are the words you need to find. Words can be found across the grid (left -> right), and down the grid. The words have to be found in the direction indicated. Finding a word in the wrong direction doesnโt count. If you look at the screenshots Duck has to been found DOWN while dog has to be found ACROSS. You use the buttons around the grid to Shift the rows and column in order to move the letters around the grid. When you find a word, the background of the tile will change colour. To complete the level you have to have all the words highlighted at the same time. This will also unlock the next level. In a lot of cases there is no fixed location the words have to be found in. If you take level 1, it is possible to find the word dog in 8 different locations to complete the level. As the complexity of the grids increases sometimes a word has to be in a specific place to be able to find all the other words. There are almost 200 level of annoying, frustrating, and yet somehow satisfying levels to complete. Join the Facebook group to get hints and tips. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridshift
Spellsy
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Find hidden words. Trace winding letter mazes. Spellsy reinvents word search โ words twist and turn, not just straight lines. Hundreds of puzzles. Relaxing, addictive, endless fun. Tired of the same straight-line word search? Spellsy hides every word along a twisting maze of letters, so you have to actually hunt for the path โ not just scan rows and columns. It's the classic puzzle you grew up with, made sharper, trickier, and a lot more satisfying to solve. WHAT MAKES WORDZY DIFFERENT Maze-style word paths โ words wind up, down, and around the board, never in a straight line Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles across dozens of themes Simple swipe controls โ trace the letters, watch the word connect New puzzles added regularly, so you never run out Clean, glare-free board designed for long, comfortable play sessions WHY PLAYERS KEEP COMING BACK A real brain workout โ sharpen focus, memory, and vocabulary a few minutes at a time Relaxing enough for a coffee break, challenging enough to keep you hooked No timers forcing your hand โ play at your own pace, or race the clock if you want a challenge Perfect for all ages โ a gentle way to keep the mind sharp, and a fun challenge for kids building vocabulary Works completely offline โ solve puzzles anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed HOW TO PLAY Scan the board, spot a hidden word, then trace your finger along the letters โ even around corners โ to connect it. Clear every word to complete the puzzle and unlock the next one. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, warming up your brain in the morning, or just love a good puzzle, Spellsy gives you a smarter spin on a timeless game. Download Spellsy now and start tracing your way through the maze. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/spellsy/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/spellsy/terms-of-use
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Shift at none against Spellsy's 2. Grid Shift also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Spellsy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Spellsy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Grid Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grid Shift ships an update every 5 days, Spellsy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid Shift | Spellsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haskins.io ltd | Firebolt Online, LLC |
In-app purchases
Grid Shift
No in-app purchases
Spellsy
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year









