# Puzzmo vs Gridlane

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gridlane at 100% against Puzzmo's 43%. Gridlane also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Puzzmo's advantage is ratings volume (176 vs 6) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gridlane asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gridlane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 176 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Puzzmo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gridlane's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzmo | Gridlane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlane/id6770317574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) | [Benjamin Listyg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883212850) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


### Gridlane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlane/id6770317574)

Engage in strategic lane defense by matching puzzle elements to deploy troops and cast powerful abilities. Choose from unique champions and master three distinct game modes, including roguelike challenges and real-time MOBA-style combat.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle combat, Deploy troops and abilities, 21 unique champions, 3 distinct game modes, MOBA-style structures, Deep meta-game with unlocks and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzmo free?

Puzzmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gridlane free?

Gridlane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzmo or Gridlane?

Gridlane is rated higher. Puzzmo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Gridlane averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Puzzmo or Gridlane have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; Gridlane does not.

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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.*