# Puzzmo vs 5 Griddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5 Griddy at 100% against Puzzmo's 43%. 5 Griddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Puzzmo's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 2) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 5 Griddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Griddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 178 ratings behind it against 2, 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 5 Griddy's.

Puzzmo ships an update every 2 weeks, 5 Griddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzmo | 5 Griddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-griddy/id6814244716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) | [Jromed Aminian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775319451) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzmo

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### 5 Griddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-griddy/id6814244716)

Solve a daily 5x5 word puzzle where every row and column must form a valid word. Drag and rotate letter pieces to complete the grid. Compete against yourself with timed scores and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily 5x5 word grid puzzles, Drag and rotate letter pieces, Real-time grid validation, Timed scoring, Streak tracking, Offline play, Unlockable past puzzles and grid sizes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Griddy Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Is 5 Griddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzmo or 5 Griddy?

5 Griddy is rated higher. Puzzmo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while 5 Griddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Puzzmo or 5 Griddy have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; 5 Griddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzmo or 5 Griddy?

Puzzmo ships an update every 2 weeks, and 5 Griddy every 9 days. Most recently, Puzzmo was updated on October 27, 2026 and 5 Griddy on October 24, 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.*