# Queens vs Grid Patch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Queens at 894 against Grid Patch's 24. Grid Patch's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 62%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Queens sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Grid Patch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Queens against 4.6 for Grid Patch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Queens has 894 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Queens's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grid Patch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Queens | Grid Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-board-puzzle-games/id6737204850/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-patch-logic-puzzle/id6760826208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **894** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 282 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FREEDOM LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137352494) | [Yudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542981084) |

## What reviewers say

### Queens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-board-puzzle-games/id6737204850)

Embark on a royal puzzle adventure where you strategically arrange symbols and crowns to solve intricate challenges. Unlock stunning crowns and earn rewards as you advance through increasingly complex levels in a beautifully designed kingdom. This game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience to sharpen your problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle mechanics, Challenging levels, Unlock crowns and rewards, Play at your own pace, Stunning visuals, Engage your mind, Frequent updates

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Queens Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Queens Pro Elite Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Queens Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 20 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock board 10x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock board 9x9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock board 12x12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock board 11x11 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Track | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Week No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Boards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Expert Track | $8.99 | one-time |
| Queens PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Knights Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster Track | $12.99 | one-time |
| King Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Queens | $17.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤴 Unique royal theme
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- ⏱️ Relaxing way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Misleading in-app purchases
- 🔁 Progress reset after updates
- 📺 Excessive ads even after purchase
- 🔒 Lost access to purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Competitive mode not accessible
- Ads shown despite ad-free purchase
- Hints not working as expected
- Levels resetting after updates
- Boards with identical solutions

**Requested features**

- Auto-fill or auto-cross option
- Ability to select board size
- Hints that explain the reasoning
- Option to turn off haptic feedback
- Flag selection dropdown menu


### Grid Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-patch-logic-puzzle/id6760826208)

Fill a grid by placing rectangular and square patches of specific sizes. Each numbered tile indicates the exact dimensions of the patch that must cover it, requiring logical deduction and spatial reasoning to complete the board without gaps or overlaps.

**Highlights:** Grid-based logic puzzles, Patch placement mechanics, Progressive difficulty, Clean interface, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Queens free?

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

### Is Grid Patch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Queens or Grid Patch?

Grid Patch is rated higher. Queens averages 4.5 out of 5 from 894 ratings, while Grid Patch averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do Queens or Grid Patch have ads?

Both Queens and Grid Patch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Queens or Grid Patch?

Queens ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grid Patch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Queens was updated on October 25, 2026 and Grid Patch on October 25, 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.*