Comparison

Simblocity vs Monarch Grid

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

Head to head
About

Simblocity

Engage in a vibrant, fast-paced match-3 puzzle game. Swap colorful tiles to create explosive combos and achieve high scores. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions, this game offers addictive challenges for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tap-and-swap tile matching
  • Chain reactions and combos
  • Unlockable power-ups and boosts
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Vibrant and colorful design
  • High score challenges
Features
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Simblocity – the fast-paced match 3 puzzle game full of color, combos, and fun! Swap and match tiles, pop jelly, and blast through special blocks in this addictive color-matching challenge for all ages. Whether you’re chasing a high score or just looking for a relaxing time killer, Simblocity delivers quick gameplay and endless replay value. Why you’ll love Simblocity: * Easy to play, hard to master – simple tap-and-swap mechanics anyone can pick up * Blast your way to huge scores – chain reactions, cascades, and big combos * Power-ups & boosts – unlock special gel blocks and explosive power blocks * Fast-paced fun – short matches perfect for quick breaks or long play sessions * Test your skills – sharpen your reactions, multitasking, and puzzle-solving * Vibrant design – colorful tiles, pyrotechnics, and satisfying pops Compete & challenge yourself How high can you score? Thousands? Millions? Maybe even a billion! The more you match, the bigger your cascades and the faster the fun. Players are saying: “A great time killer!” “An excellent game, really addictive!” Simblocity is more than just another match 3 puzzle game. It’s a test of speed, strategy, and skill wrapped in bright colors and explosive blasts. Whether you’re looking for a casual relaxer or a competitive high-score chase, Simblocity is ready whenever you are. Download now and start swapping, blasting, and popping your way to the top!

About

Monarch Grid

Features
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MONARCH GRID — a logic puzzle where you place crowns across the colored regions of the realm. Elegant, minimal, and just the right amount of tricky. ONE WORLD, ONE PUZZLE Every day, a single challenge — the same one for every player on Earth. Solve it, beat your best time, build your streak. INFINITE MODE Four difficulty tiers — Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert — calibrated by deductive complexity, not just board size. Play as many puzzles as you want, whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY Place one crown in each row, each column, and each colored region. Two crowns can never touch — not even diagonally. Simple rules, deep logic. THINK CLEARLY · Auto-mark forbidden cells when you place a crown · Highlight errors in red so you can spot mistakes quickly · Smart hints with the human technique behind the deduction · Undo, reset, give-up with full solution reveal · Resume any puzzle exactly where you left it TRACK YOUR JOURNEY · Personal stats by difficulty with trend sparklines · Best-time ribbon when you set a new record · Daily streak with milestone celebrations (3, 7, 14, 30, 50, 100, 200, 365 days) · Achievements for night owls, flawless solves, hint-free runs and more MADE TO FIT · Light, dark, and system theme — switches automatically with your device · Colorblind mode with distinct patterns per region · 17 languages at launch · Haptic feedback and ambient sound effects, both optional · iPad and tablet ready NO STRINGS · No account, no sign-in, no cloud · No tracking beyond opt-in anonymous crash reports · The daily puzzle never shows ads · One-time "Remove Ads" purchase clears the rest forever Designed and developed independently for people who enjoy a moment of clean, focused thought. Privacy policy: https://albertomartinezmartin.com/monarchgrid/privacy/ Contact: monarchgrid@albertomartinezmartin.com

Screenshots

Simblocity3 screens
Monarch Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Monarch Grid at every 5 days against Simblocity's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Simblocity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monarch Grid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simblocity ships an update every 6 weeks, Monarch Grid every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simblocity versus Monarch Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimblocityMonarch Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEligendiTamara Hernando Martin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simblocity

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$0.99
1 purchases

Monarch Grid

One-time1
  • Eliminar anuncios$3.99

Questions

Is Simblocity free?
Simblocity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monarch Grid free?
Monarch Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simblocity or Monarch Grid have ads?
Both Simblocity and Monarch Grid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simblocity or Monarch Grid?
Simblocity ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monarch Grid every 5 days. Most recently, Simblocity was updated on October 3, 2026 and Monarch Grid on October 2, 2026.

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