Re vs Grid Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Re
Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.
- Leveling and Reincarnation
- Stat Point Assignment
- Ingredient Collection
- Equipment Upgrading
- Pet Recruitment (including bosses)
- Arena Battles
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Re:END is a laid-back, top-down solo-mode RPG, that feels like those great MMOs from the good old days, RE:END features simple smartphone controls and an in-depth system with leveling, reincarnation, pets, equipment upgrades, an arena, ingredients, and more! Experience an RPG with all the elements that made MMORPGs from the good old days (late 2000s) so great, right from your smartphone. ▼Leveling and Reincarnation What would an MMO be without leveling! Nothing beats the feeling of overcoming adversity, discovering new and better ways to farm exp, and growing stronger with each level. Assign stat points each time you level up, respec and reincarnate. Grow stronger, and build your character your way. ▼Collecting Ingredients and Upgrading Weapons Collect ingredients to improve your equipment by defeating powerful monsters and fishing. Fight stronger monsters, face new challenges and prepare for the next power spike! ▼Pets All enemies can join you, even bosses (some arena monsters are off limits)! There can be as little as a 0.3% chance that some enemies will join you when defeated. The odds may be slim, but that feeling of payoff when it happens is incredible!
Grid Lock
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Grid Lock - Shadow Rift Grid Lock - Shadow Rift is an exciting arcade adventure that reimagines the classic 'area capture' gameplay with modern visuals, unique game modes and 1000+ challenging levels. Save the Universe! Invaders have conquered the universe, dividing it into massive energy fields known as 'GRIDS'. Now it's your turn to fight back! Join Axel and Nova on an epic mission to reclaim every Grid, trap the invaders, and restore peace to the universe. Explore Amazing Worlds Travel through a wide variety of unique environments, each filled with its own atmosphere, enemies, and challenges. - Amazon Forest - Dark Forest - Atlantis - Deep Sea - Ancient Ephesus - Cappadocia - Grand Canyon - Himalayas - Mines - Caves - Wild West - Sky - Airplanes - Plane Cockpit Missions and many more... Every world introduces new challenges and fresh gameplay experiences. Exciting Game Modes No two levels are the same! Experience a variety of game modes throughout your adventure: - Classic - Multiple Enemies - Countdown Timer - Torch Mode - Rising Water - Progressing Fire - Getting Darker - Getting Brighter - Dark / Bright - Doppler Ganger Each mode tests your reflexes, strategy and decision-making in different ways. Battle Powerful Enemies Every region is overrun by unique invaders. - Ice Monster - Swamp Monster - Forest Monster - Cave Monster - Deep Sea Monster - Bad Cowboy - Ghost - Flying Ghost Soldier - Techno Villain and many more... Each enemy behaves differently, requiring new strategies to defeat. Power Up with Boosters Need a little extra help? Use powerful Boosters to overcome the toughest challenges. - Frozen Villain - Fast Player - Torch - Sunshine - Slow Bullet - Slow Villain - +10 Seconds - +20 Seconds Choosing the right Booster at the right time can make all the difference. Earn Coins and Upgrade Your Adventure Complete levels to earn coins. Purchase powerful Boosters. Progress through increasingly difficult stages. Develop new strategies and master every challenge. Features Hundreds of unique levels Increasing difficulty and rewarding progression Beautiful themed worlds Diverse enemy types Multiple game modes Powerful Booster system Strategic and reflex-based gameplay Easy to learn, challenging to master Play offline anytime, anywhere Fun for players of all ages Whether you're looking for a quick gaming session or a long adventure, Grid Lock - Shadow Rift offers endless action, strategy, and excitement. Reclaim the Grids. Trap the invaders. Save the universe. Join Axel and Nova on their epic adventure today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Lock at none against Re's 6. Re's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Re ships an update every 10 days, Grid Lock weekly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Re | Grid Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (505 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 505 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PONIX LLC | Hamdi Usta |
Bugs and requests
Re
Reported bugs
4 issues- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items
Requested features
5 requests- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support
Grid Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Re
- crystal 10$0.99
- crystal 55$4.99
- crystal 180$14.99
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- crystal 500$29.99
- crystal 1200$59.99
- crystal 3000$118.99
Grid Lock
No in-app purchases









