Comparison

Grid Rush vs DotThief

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

Head to head
About

Grid Rush

An addictive number path puzzle game where you swipe to connect numbers in sequence on logic grids. It's a daily brain teaser designed to improve logic, memory, and focus with hundreds of handcrafted levels. Enjoy quick sessions or deep puzzles for all ages.

Highlights
  • Number path puzzle gameplay
  • Logic grid challenges
  • Daily brain teasers
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboard
  • Relaxing themes
Features
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One path. Every cell. Beat the clock. Grid Rush is a fast zip-style number-path puzzle built for satisfying short sessions and serious streaks. Start at 1, connect every number in order, and fill the whole grid without leaving a cell behind. HOW TO PLAY • Swipe from 1 through each number in sequence • Cover every cell with one continuous path • Finish on the final number • Solve quickly to master harder checkpoints WHY YOU'LL KEEP PLAYING • Thousands of handcrafted logic levels • A fresh Daily Puzzle with streak tracking • Fast Lane offers optional jumps after eight clean wins • Smart hints when you need a nudge • Game Center leaderboards for friendly competition • Campaign levels available offline • No interstitial ads during the first 20 levels Grid Rush is easy to understand and increasingly demanding. Whether you want a quick logic break, a focused number challenge, or a new personal best, there is always another grid waiting. An internet connection is required for the Daily Puzzle, leaderboards, cloud sync, and rewarded ads.

About

DotThief

Features
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Connect dots, build combos, break records! Dot Thief is an addictive puzzle game that tests your quick reflexes. Connect same-colored dots by dragging your finger across the screen. But watch out — touch a gray trap dot and it's game over! Features: - Drag and connect gameplay - 4 difficulty phases: Warmup, Rhythm, Chaos, Master - Fever Mode with x16 score multiplier - 18 unique skins and 15 background themes - 7 boosters for strategic play - Daily missions and gifts - Game Center leaderboards - 11 language support Each round is 15-45 seconds — perfect for quick breaks!

Screenshots

Grid Rush4 screens
DotThief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotThief at none against Grid Rush's 10. DotThief also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Grid Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DotThief asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid Rush ships an update fortnightly, DotThief every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid Rush versus DotThief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid RushDotThief
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUgurcan SariOmer ELMAS

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Grid Rush

One-time10
  • No Fail Mode$0.99
  • Recovery Pack$1.99
  • Novice Plus$3.99
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  • Rookie Pack$5.99
  • Expert Plus Pack$7.99
  • Remove Ads$8.99
  • Hero Pack$9.99
  • Master Plus Pack$14.99
  • Pro Pack$16.99
  • Legend Plus Pack$29.99
None

DotThief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid Rush free?
Grid Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotThief free?
DotThief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid Rush or DotThief have ads?
Grid Rush shows ads; DotThief does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid Rush or DotThief?
Grid Rush ships an update fortnightly, and DotThief every 2 days. Most recently, Grid Rush was updated on November 5, 2026 and DotThief on November 5, 2026.

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