Comparison

Lyra 2 vs Grid 9's

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

Head to head
About

Lyra 2

A relaxing, minimalist puzzle game with endless levels and no distractions. Enjoy a peaceful gaming experience with multiple modes and dynamic backgrounds. Play anytime, anywhere, offline or online.

Highlights
  • Endless levels
  • No timers or distractions
  • Play offline
  • Multiple game modes
  • Dynamic backgrounds
  • Cloud saves
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Lyra 2 is the sequel to a simple, relaxing, minimalist puzzle game that offers endless levels. The only goal is to clear the level, there are no timers, no achievements, no distractions, just the number of cleared levels going up. Are you looking for a game that you can just relax and play without thinking too much, a game that you can play anytime, anywhere? Lyra 2 is here for you. Features: - No Ads - Play Offline - All levels are free - Multiple Game modes - Dynamic Backgrounds - Cloud Saves - Leaderboards Have fun :)

About

Grid 9's

A number puzzle game where you drag, add, and match numbers on a grid to clear the board. It offers an endless mode and over 1,000 levels across four gameplay styles. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with strategic yet simple mechanics.

Highlights
  • Add-and-match gameplay
  • Endless Mode
  • 1,000 unique levels
  • Ad-free experience
  • Strategic puzzle mechanics
  • Daily free help
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No Ad Games presents Grid 9's - a smart, satisfying number puzzle set on a sleek grid. Drag, add, and clear the board by making vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matches. Chase your high score in Endless Mode or explore 1,000 levels in four unique gameplay styles, each with its own twist! Grid 9's offers a fresh puzzle experience unlike any other. • Simple to learn — surprisingly strategic • Enjoy Endless Mode and the first 5 levels for free • Claim a free daily help to boost your play • Unlock 1,000 ad-free levels with a single purchase — no distractions, just pure gameplay • Like all games from No Ad Games, you'll never see an ad while you play Features: • Addictive add-and-match gameplay • Endless Mode for limitless play • 1,000 unique levels to unlock • Clean, ad-free experience • Perfect for casual and puzzle-loving players Download Grid 9's now and get hooked on the number puzzle that's as chill as it is challenging.

Screenshots

Lyra 24 screens
Grid 9's4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grid 9's at every 2 months against Lyra 2's every 24 months. Grid 9's also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). Lyra 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lyra 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Grid 9's sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lyra 2 against 5.0 for Grid 9's. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid 9's has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyra 2 ships an update every 24 months, Grid 9's every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lyra 2 versus Grid 9's: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyra 2Grid 9's
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCold Hours, Unipessoal LDANo Ad Games

Customer experience

Lyra 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grid 9's

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lyra 2

One-time3
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 1$1.99
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 2$4.99
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 3$9.99
4 purchases

Grid 9's

One-time4
  • Three Helpers$2.99
  • Play All 1000 Levels$4.99
  • Six Helpers$4.99
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  • Fifteen Helpers$9.99

Questions

Is Lyra 2 free?
Lyra 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid 9's free?
Grid 9's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lyra 2 or Grid 9's?
Lyra 2 and Grid 9's are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Lyra 2 or Grid 9's have ads?
Neither Lyra 2 nor Grid 9's shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lyra 2 or Grid 9's?
Lyra 2 ships an update every 24 months, and Grid 9's every 2 months. Most recently, Lyra 2 was updated on August 25, 2026 and Grid 9's on September 22, 2026.

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