Comparison

Rumor vs GridIQ

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

Head to head
About

Rumor

This app connects users to exclusive cultural experiences like art, fashion, and music events. It allows members to discover and receive invites to coveted moments, manage RSVPs, and connect directly with event hosts. Hosts can create event pages, manage invitations, and track guest engagement.

Highlights
  • Access exclusive cultural experiences
  • Discover and receive event invites
  • Filter events by category and location
  • Connect directly with event hosts
  • Manage RSVPs and passes
  • Create and manage event pages
  • Track event engagement
Features
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Rumor: Invites That Matter Rumor is a private network connecting the people and experiences that shape culture. MEMBERS: ACCESS CULTURE’S MOST COVETED MOMENTS Leverage your network to unlock exclusive experiences across art, fashion, music, and beyond. TAILORED JUST FOR YOU Filter events by category, location, and more—whether it’s an after-party, brand experience, or private dinner. LET INVITES COME TO YOU Get discovered by hosts and receive invites to culture’s most sought-after events. CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH HOSTS Build relationships and secure invites from those who run the show. No more barriers. NEVER MISS A MOMENT Track all your invites, RSVPs, and passes in one place. HOW TO JOIN Prospective members can download the app and submit an application. Applications are reviewed continuously, and accepted members receive full access. HOSTS: EVENT PAGES Create screenshot-protected event pages for the Rumor community or publish public forms to reach a wider audience. INVITE MANAGEMENT Customize invitations and request social deliverables in exchange for access. GUEST CONTROL CENTER Manage RSVPs, chat, and check in guests from any device. COLLABORATOR MANAGEMENT Set custom permissions, centralize guest lists, and allocate tickets seamlessly. EVENT INSIGHTS Track engagement and real-time data to refine and grow your community. Interested in becoming a host on Rumor? If you host exclusive events or experiences, apply at TheRumor.com or contact support@therumor.com to learn more about our powerful tools for inviting, managing, and leveraging influential guests.

About

GridIQ

Track your New York Times crossword puzzle performance with detailed analytics. See daily stats, solve trends, and personal records. All your solve history is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Syncs NYT Crossword solve history
  • Detailed analytics by day of week
  • Personal records tracking
  • Filter by Daily, Mini, or clean solves
  • Browse and search full solve history
  • Weekly performance reports
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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A stats tracker built for avid NYT Crossword solvers. GridIQ connects to your New York Times account and automatically syncs your full solve history, then turns it into the deep analytics the NYT app never gave you. TODAY AT A GLANCE See how today's solve stacks up. GridIQ shows your time, your current streak, and how you compare to your personal best and average for that day of the week. STATS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Average solve times broken down by day of the week Solve trends over time Personal records tracked automatically Filter by Daily, Mini, or clean (gold) solves only YOUR FULL HISTORY Browse every solve you've ever completed. Search by constructor, filter by day of the week, sort by time or date, and tap any entry for a full breakdown — time, clean status, checks and reveals used, and more. WEEKLY REPORTS See how your week shaped up at a glance — total solves, average times, and how this week compared to your recent history. PRIVACY FIRST GridIQ stores everything on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Your NYT credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never leave your phone. Export your data anytime as a CSV. How it works: Sign in with your existing NYT account. GridIQ syncs your history directly from the NYT Crossword API and stores it locally. That's it. Note: GridIQ requires an active New York Times Crossword subscription. GridIQ is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times Company.

Screenshots

Rumor4 screens
GridIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GridIQ at 5.0 against Rumor's 3.5. GridIQ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Rumor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (53 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GridIQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rumor has 53 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Rumor's written reviews are positive against 100% of GridIQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rumor ships an update every 5 days, GridIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rumor versus GridIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRumorGridIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (53 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperrumorEric Ribbeck

Customer experience

Rumor

All ratings52 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.6%

GridIQ

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rumor

No in-app purchases

None

GridIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rumor free?
Rumor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridIQ free?
GridIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rumor or GridIQ?
GridIQ is rated higher. Rumor averages 3.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while GridIQ averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Rumor or GridIQ have ads?
Neither Rumor nor GridIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rumor or GridIQ?
Rumor ships an update every 5 days, and GridIQ fortnightly. Most recently, Rumor was updated on October 30, 2026 and GridIQ on October 12, 2026.

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