# Sambo vs VertiGrid

The clearest difference is rating: VertiGrid at 5.0 against Sambo's 3.0. Sambo's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sambo sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and VertiGrid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VertiGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sambo has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sambo ships an update every 10 days, VertiGrid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sambo | VertiGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sambo-binairo-puzzle-game/id6744304775/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two4Tea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437128903) | [Elvis Zageris](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772800271) |

## 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


### VertiGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723)

Navigate intricate mazes by moving the grid itself, not the ball. Each swipe creates new paths and possibilities, challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. Discover the correct sequence of moves to guide the ball to the goal while avoiding hazards.

**Highlights:** Grid-based maze navigation, Swipe controls, Handcrafted puzzles, Daily challenges, Minimalist visuals, Logic and planning focus

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Ball Madness | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sambo free?

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

### Is VertiGrid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sambo or VertiGrid?

VertiGrid is rated higher. Sambo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while VertiGrid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sambo or VertiGrid have ads?

Both Sambo and VertiGrid show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sambo or VertiGrid?

Sambo ships an update every 10 days, and VertiGrid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sambo was updated on October 30, 2026 and VertiGrid on October 31, 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.*