# Royal Shift vs Grid Patch

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Patch at 4.6 against Royal Shift's 3.0. Grid Patch also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (75% vs 64%). Royal Shift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Royal Shift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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 — 8 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Royal Shift's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grid Patch's.

Royal Shift ships an update every 4 days, Grid Patch every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Royal Shift | Grid Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-shift-queen-game/id6746766154/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-patch-logic-puzzle/id6760826208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 143 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Pastorutti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807240755) | [Yudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542981084) |

## What reviewers say

### Royal Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-shift-queen-game/id6746766154)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to strategically place queens on a grid, adhering to specific rules. It offers hundreds of levels, daily challenges, and competitive features, all wrapped in a visually appealing package with relaxing music.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Daily challenges, Rotating game modes, Unlockable avatars, Compete with friends, Relaxing visuals and music

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto-Place + Remove Ad(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Royal 100 Coin Stash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access Unlock All Level | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Royal Shift free?

Royal Shift 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, Royal Shift or Grid Patch?

Grid Patch is rated higher. Royal Shift averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Grid Patch averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Royal Shift or Grid Patch have ads?

Grid Patch shows ads; Royal Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Royal Shift or Grid Patch?

Royal Shift ships an update every 4 days, and Grid Patch every 10 days. Most recently, Royal Shift was updated on October 16, 2026 and Grid Patch on October 16, 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.*