Comparison

Phil Grid vs Color Duck Blast

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

Head to head
About

Phil Grid

Engage in a casual word puzzle experience where you fill a grid with letters. Enjoy a game with just the right difficulty, designed to be replayable without time pressure.

Highlights
  • Randomly generated puzzles
  • No time limit
  • Grid filling gameplay
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Replayable
Features
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Solve randomly generated word puzzles with no time limit. Your goal is to "Phil" the grid. With just the right amount of difficulty, this game will keep you coming back for more!

About

Color Duck Blast

A fast-paced, colorful puzzle game designed for short, satisfying play sessions. Enjoy simple one-hand controls and bright pixel visuals as you clear blocks piece by piece. Perfect for quick breaks and a refreshing burst of fun.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced puzzle gameplay
  • Simple one-hand controls
  • Bright pixel art visuals
  • Color matching and block clearing
  • Quick and satisfying levels
  • Relaxing atmosphere
Features
Currently charting
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Color Duck Blast — A Fast, Colorful Puzzle Game Looking for a quick way to break out of boredom? Color Duck Blast is a fast, fun puzzle game built for short, satisfying play sessions. With simple one-hand controls and bright pixel visuals, it delivers instant action and colorful results in just a few minutes. Send cheerful ducks onto the water lane, watch colors pop, and enjoy the smooth feeling of clearing blocks piece by piece. Whether you have two minutes or five, Color Duck Blast offers an easy, refreshing blast experience whenever you need it. Just tap a duck shooter to send it onto the lane and let the action begin. Each duck can only clear blocks of its own color, so choosing the right duck at the right time is key. The rules are simple, but every level feels different. As colorful pixel cubes disappear, new possibilities appear, keeping the gameplay light, smooth, and engaging. Easy to Play Tap to play and enjoy instant results. No complicated steps, no long tutorials. More Than Just Tapping While controls are simple, smart decisions matter. Pick duck colors based on the shape of the puzzle, and pay attention to the space on the water lane so ducks always have room to move. Bright Visuals From adorable ducks to playful pixel art, every level is designed to look lively and fun. The seaside-inspired background and smooth animations create a light, refreshing atmosphere that helps you relax while you play. Quick Wins, Easy Progress Levels are short and satisfying, with frequent wins that keep the pace upbeat. The game is perfect for quick breaks, short sessions, or anytime you want a burst of colorful fun without pressure. A Puzzle Game Made to Feel Good Color Duck Blast combines color matching, block clearing, and smooth pacing into a relaxed but engaging 3D puzzle experience. Clear cubes, watch colors burst, and enjoy the satisfying rhythm of play. If you enjoy colorful puzzle games and fast, satisfying gameplay, Color Duck Blast is ready to pop onto your screen.

Screenshots

Phil Grid3 screens
Color Duck Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Color Duck Blast at Free against Phil Grid's $0.99. Color Duck Blast also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). Phil Grid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Color Duck Blast is free to download; Phil Grid costs $0.99 up front. Color Duck Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Phil Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phil Grid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Duck Blast has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phil Grid ships an update every 4 months, Color Duck Blast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Phil Grid versus Color Duck Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhil GridColor Duck Blast
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#188 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB429 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHeavy Light IndustriesZenergy Games

Customer experience

Phil Grid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Color Duck Blast

All ratings1,175 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Phil Grid

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Color Duck Blast

One-time10
  • Daily Pack 199$1.99
  • Coins 199$1.99
  • EndlessTreasure299$2.99
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  • Special Duck Offer 399$3.99
  • EndlessTreasure499$4.99
  • Daily Pack 599$5.99
  • Coins 799$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Pass 999$9.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Phil Grid free?
Phil Grid costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color Duck Blast free?
Color Duck Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phil Grid or Color Duck Blast?
Phil Grid is rated higher. Phil Grid averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Color Duck Blast averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Phil Grid or Color Duck Blast have ads?
Color Duck Blast shows ads; Phil Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Phil Grid or Color Duck Blast?
Phil Grid ships an update every 4 months, and Color Duck Blast weekly. Most recently, Phil Grid was updated on October 30, 2026 and Color Duck Blast on November 5, 2026.

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