# Lyra 2 vs Grid 9's

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyra 2 | Grid 9's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyra-2/id6560118044/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-9s/id6746877045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cold Hours, Unipessoal LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489742371) | [No Ad Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818889880) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyra 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyra-2/id6560118044)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 3 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Grid 9's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-9s/id6746877045)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Helpers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Play All 1000 Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Six Helpers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fifteen Helpers | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*