# Sambo vs Grid Patch

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Patch at 4.6 against Sambo's 3.0. Grid Patch also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sambo sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Grid Patch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Patch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sambo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grid Patch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sambo | Grid Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sambo-binairo-puzzle-game/id6744304775/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-patch-logic-puzzle/id6760826208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 69 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two4Tea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437128903) | [Yudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542981084) |

## What reviewers say

### Sambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sambo-binairo-puzzle-game/id6744304775)

This brain-training puzzle game challenges you to balance circles and diamonds in rows and columns. It offers unlimited offline play with a clean design, perfect for focused, meditative moments. Compete with others and master hundreds of handcrafted logic challenges.

**Highlights:** Brain training challenges, Offline play, Unlimited gameplay, Minimalist design, Leaderboards, Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3200 coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 13000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken levels with bugs
- 🤯 Impossible levels
- 🤬 Continuously not possible levels
- 🤯 Level 119 impossible
- 🤬 Ads after every play

**Reported bugs**

- Level 191 bug
- Level 186 unplayable
- Level 119 impossible
- Level 125 impossible
- Level 155 impossible

**Requested features**

- More levels


### 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 Sambo free?

Sambo 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, Sambo or Grid Patch?

Grid Patch is rated higher. Sambo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Grid Patch averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Sambo or Grid Patch have ads?

Both Sambo and Grid Patch show ads.

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

Sambo ships an update every 10 days, and Grid Patch every 10 days. Most recently, Sambo was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grid Patch on October 20, 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.*