Comparison

Turtle vs Grid Patch

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

Head to head
About

Turtle

This word game blends crossword-style clues with unique letter-removal mechanics. Solve daily puzzles, get letter hints, and compete with friends. Offers free and subscription-based "Tricky Turtle" puzzles.

Highlights
  • Crossword-style clues
  • Letter removal mechanics
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Competition with friends
  • Free and subscription tiers
Features
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Turtle: Crosswords Meet Wordplay with a Twist! Welcome to Turtle, the word game that combines crossword-style clues with helpful letter tips. And flippers! How It Works: ▸ Each puzzle presents five unique clues. ▸ Solving a clue removes incorrect letters from the remaining clues, ensuring no clue is unsolvable. ▸ There are two brand new puzzles every day, and everyone gets the same clues no matter where. Share your results and see who's top turtle! Subscription Details: ▸ Easy Turtles are free. ▸ Tricky Turtles require a subscription, but we could not have made it more affordable. ▸ A subscription provide a brand new Tricky Turtle puzzle every day for an entire year. Why You'll Love Turtle: ▸ Innovative gameplay that keeps your mind sharp. ▸ Daily puzzles to challenge and entertain. ▸ A fun way to compete with friends and family. Subscription Information: ▸ Subscriptions last for one year and automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ▸ Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ▸ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. ▸ Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in your account settings after purchase. Dive into a world of words with Turtle today - Happy turtling! Turtle is provided under the terms of Apple's standard EULA which can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our privacy policy can be found here: http://www.onetapapplications.com/#privacy

About

Grid Patch

Fill a grid by placing rectangular and square patches of specific sizes. Each numbered tile indicates the exact dimensions of the patch that must cover it, requiring logical deduction and spatial reasoning to complete the board without gaps or overlaps.

Highlights
  • Grid-based logic puzzles
  • Patch placement mechanics
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Clean interface
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Grid Patch is a grid-based logic puzzle where you fill the entire board using patches — rectangular and square shapes. Each numbered tile on the grid tells you the exact size of the shape that must cover it. Your goal is to place every shape so the board is complete, with no gaps and no overlaps. Inspired by Shikaku and classic tiling puzzles, GridPatch brings a clean and modern patches-based approach to grid-based logic challenges. It sounds simple, but each puzzle demands careful observation, spatial reasoning, and logical deduction. Start from the numbers, work out which shapes fit, and piece together the solution step by step. HOW TO PLAY • Each puzzle presents a grid with numbered tiles • A number indicates the exact size of the patch that must cover it • Shapes are rectangles or squares • Every cell must be covered by exactly one patch • No overlaps and no gaps are allowed • Use logic and available space to determine correct placement FEATURES • Clean and minimal interface for focused gameplay • Patches-based mechanics inspired by Shikaku puzzles • Progressive difficulty across multiple grid sizes • Smooth and intuitive controls WHO IS IT FOR GridPatch is designed for players who enjoy logic puzzles, spatial reasoning, and structured problem-solving. If you like Shikaku, rectangle puzzles, or number-based grid challenges, this game offers a refined and satisfying experience. Suitable for both quick sessions and longer, focused gameplay. Challenge your mind. Fill the grid. Solve with logic.

Screenshots

Turtle4 screens
Grid Patch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Turtle at none against Grid Patch's shown. Turtle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Grid Patch's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). 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. Turtle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and Grid Patch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turtle ships an update every 2 weeks, Grid Patch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Turtle versus Grid Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurtleGrid Patch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOneTap ApplicationsYudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

Turtle

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grid Patch

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Turtle

Subscriptions1
  • Turtle Subscription$0.991 Year
1 purchases

Grid Patch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Turtle free?
Turtle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Patch free?
Grid Patch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Turtle or Grid Patch have ads?
Grid Patch shows ads; Turtle does not.
Which is updated more often, Turtle or Grid Patch?
Turtle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grid Patch every 10 days. Most recently, Turtle was updated on October 8, 2026 and Grid Patch on October 16, 2026.

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