Comparison

3 Words vs GridMind

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

Head to head
About

3 Words

Solve a daily word puzzle by guessing three themed words. Each word provides a starting letter, and you fill in the rest. Earn hints to help you complete the puzzle and maintain your streak.

Highlights
  • Daily themed word puzzles
  • Fill-in-the-blank word guessing
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Streak tracking for daily wins
  • Clean and satisfying gameplay
Features
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Three words. One theme. A new puzzle every day. Each word starts blank except for the final letter, giving you a head start to begin your guesses. Each word starts blank except for the final two letters, giving you a foothold to begin your guesses. Type letters to fill in the words, using the highlighted box as your guide. Submit your guess when the word is full: correct guesses lock in place, while wrong guesses add a strike. After each guess, right or wrong, you earn a free hint. Use hints to reveal a letter in a word of your choice, or save them for later to maximize your score. Complete all three words before hitting three wrong guesses to win the day’s puzzle and keep your streak alive. With a clean design and satisfying daily gameplay, 3 Words is the perfect game to add to your morning routine or unwind with at the end of the day. Download now and see if you can guess all 3 words today!

About

GridMind

Features
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GridMind is a unique and captivating puzzle game that challenges your spatial reasoning and logic skills. Shift rows and columns in a 3x3 grid to match colorful patterns and solve increasingly complex levels. Features: Dynamic, solvable puzzles generated on the fly Increasing difficulty with new colors and challenges Lives system keeps you engaged, with options for extra lives and unlimited play Smooth animations and clean design for an enjoyable experience Perfect for quick brain workouts anytime, anywhere Whether you have a few minutes or a long break, GridMind will keep your mind sharp and entertained. Download now and start mastering the grid!

Screenshots

3 Words4 screens
GridMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridMind at none against 3 Words's 5. GridMind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price and device support 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. 3 Words sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. GridMind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3 Words ships an update every 3 months, GridMind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3 Words versus GridMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3 WordsGridMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDexCheck, LLCBaris Tastekin

In-app purchases

5 purchases

3 Words

One-time5
  • Hints Tier 1$1.99
  • Hints Tier 2$4.99
  • Premium Unlock$7.99
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  • Hints Tier 3$9.99
  • Hints Tier 4$19.99
None

GridMind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 Words free?
3 Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridMind free?
GridMind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3 Words or GridMind have ads?
3 Words shows ads; GridMind does not.
Which is updated more often, 3 Words or GridMind?
3 Words ships an update every 3 months, and GridMind fortnightly. Most recently, 3 Words was updated on October 20, 2026 and GridMind on October 25, 2026.

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