Comparison

Beam Shot vs Grid Wave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beam Shot

Features
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Enter the world of neon precision in Beam Shot! Aim, shoot, and conquer in this addictive arcade game. Test your skills as you navigate through 500 levels of challenging targets and changing laser colors. Strategize your shots and use your lasers wisely to reach the target score and advance. But be careful, running out of lasers means game over! With its vibrant visuals and sleek gameplay, Beam Shot offers hours of entertainment. Download now and start your neon-filled adventure!

About

Grid Wave

A satisfying block puzzle game where you drag pieces onto a board to clear rows and columns. Compete for high scores, complete handcrafted levels, and tackle daily challenges. Power-ups and cosmetic unlocks add strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop block placement
  • Clear rows and columns
  • Endless, Campaign, and Daily Challenge modes
  • Power-ups like Bomb and Line Blast
  • Global leaderboards and weekly leagues
  • Unlock cosmetic themes and boosters
Features
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Grid Wave is a satisfying block puzzle: drag pieces onto a 6×6 board, clear full rows and columns, and chase your best score. Simple to learn, hard to put down. Every placement matters. Chain combos, build streaks, and watch the board light up when multiple lines clear at once. THREE WAYS TO PLAY Endless Classic high-score mode with adaptive difficulty. Terrain waves shake up the board, gem cells reward smart clears, and the challenge keeps climbing. Campaign 30+ handcrafted levels, then infinite procedurally generated puzzles. Clear lines, hit score targets, collect gems, and earn up to 3 stars per level. Daily Challenge One shared puzzle for the whole world, every day. One attempt. Build your streak and see how you stack up. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS Set a username and compete on global leaderboards. Join weekly leagues, climb ranks, hit milestones, and see where you stand against players worldwide. POWER UP YOUR RUN Charge your power bar by clearing lines, then unleash Bomb, Line Blast, and Rainbow tiles to turn a tough board around. Collect gems in every mode to unlock cosmetic themes, equip boosters for Endless runs, and access bonus gem levels in Campaign. BUILT FOR QUICK SESSIONS • Drag-and-drop pieces with a live ghost preview • Satisfying clear animations, haptics, and sound • Global leaderboards and weekly leagues • First-run tutorial — learn in under a minute • Missions and weekly gem hunts to keep you coming back • Portrait play, dark mode, offline-friendly FREE TO PLAY Grid Wave is free to download and play. Optional ads appear at natural break points. Remove interstitial ads forever with a one-time Ad Free + purchase — plus free undo and hint every run, instant reward claims, and 150 gems to start. Rewarded ads remain available for optional revives and bonus gems. No account required. No login. Just play.

Screenshots

Beam Shot3 screens
Grid Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beam Shot at none against Grid Wave's shown. Beam Shot also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beam Shot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Grid Wave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beam Shot versus Grid Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeam ShotGrid Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYilmaz YakutVIskara Innovation Private Limited

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Beam Shot

One-time10
  • Nebula Shooter$1.09
  • Galactic Cannon$1.29
  • Comet Launcher$1.49
Show 7 more
  • Astro Blaster$1.99
  • Quasar Beam$2.49
  • Pulsar Shooter$3.99
  • Lunar Launcher$6.99
  • Planetary Cannon$7.99
  • Supernova Shooter$8.99
  • Asteroid Blaster$9.99
1 purchases

Grid Wave

One-time1
  • Ad Free Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Beam Shot free?
Beam Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Wave free?
Grid Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beam Shot or Grid Wave have ads?
Grid Wave shows ads; Beam Shot does not.
Which is updated more often, Beam Shot or Grid Wave?
Beam Shot ships an update every 2 days, and Grid Wave every 2 days. Most recently, Beam Shot was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grid Wave on October 7, 2026.

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