Comparison

Grid 9's vs Lightwell

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

Head to head
About

Grid 9's

A number puzzle game where you drag, add, and match numbers on a grid to clear the board. It offers an endless mode and over 1,000 levels across four gameplay styles. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with strategic yet simple mechanics.

Highlights
  • Add-and-match gameplay
  • Endless Mode
  • 1,000 unique levels
  • Ad-free experience
  • Strategic puzzle mechanics
  • Daily free help
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No Ad Games presents Grid 9's - a smart, satisfying number puzzle set on a sleek grid. Drag, add, and clear the board by making vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matches. Chase your high score in Endless Mode or explore 1,000 levels in four unique gameplay styles, each with its own twist! Grid 9's offers a fresh puzzle experience unlike any other. • Simple to learn — surprisingly strategic • Enjoy Endless Mode and the first 5 levels for free • Claim a free daily help to boost your play • Unlock 1,000 ad-free levels with a single purchase — no distractions, just pure gameplay • Like all games from No Ad Games, you'll never see an ad while you play Features: • Addictive add-and-match gameplay • Endless Mode for limitless play • 1,000 unique levels to unlock • Clean, ad-free experience • Perfect for casual and puzzle-loving players Download Grid 9's now and get hooked on the number puzzle that's as chill as it is challenging.

About

Lightwell

A serene logic puzzle game where you illuminate a grid by strategically placing lights. Solve intricate challenges using pure deduction, with numbered walls providing crucial clues. Enjoy a clean, focused experience with no distractions.

Highlights
  • 1,600 handcrafted puzzles
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Daily puzzles
  • Logic-based solutions
  • Hint system
  • X-mark notes
  • Resume progress
Features
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Lightwell is a clean logic puzzle inspired by Akari, the Japanese “Light Up” puzzle. Place lights to illuminate the board. Lights shine horizontally and vertically until blocked by a wall. Numbered walls tell you exactly how many lights touch them. Every cell must be lit, and no two lights can see each other. Simple rules. Pure deduction. If you love Sudoku, Minesweeper, Picross, Nonograms, or the daily Mini and Strands, Lightwell was made for you. WHAT’S INSIDE • 1,600 handcrafted puzzles across four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert • Daily puzzles to compete for the bes time • Every puzzle is solvable through logic alone. No guessing • Hints that always give you a valid next step • X-mark notes for tracking impossible cells • Pick up right where you left off NO NOISE • No ads • No subscription • No energy systems or timers • No streak pressure • No accounts or sign-ins A single one time purchase unlocks every level past 100 in each pack plus detailed stats. Hundreds of puzzles are completely free to play. FOR PLAYERS WHO • Enjoy thoughtful puzzle games • Want something relaxing between meetings or before bed • Like deduction over randomness • Want a clean, focused experience that respects their time ACCESSIBILITY • High-contrast themes • Large touch targets • Color is never the only indicator • Designed to stay readable even on dense expert grids Built quietly. Updated with care.

Screenshots

Grid 9's4 screens
Lightwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightwell at every 3 weeks against Grid 9's's every 2 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 9's sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lightwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Grid 9's against 5.0 for Lightwell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid 9's ships an update every 2 months, Lightwell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Grid 9's versus Lightwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid 9'sLightwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNo Ad GamesAndrew Laskin

Customer experience

Grid 9's

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lightwell

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Grid 9's

One-time4
  • Three Helpers$2.99
  • Play All 1000 Levels$4.99
  • Six Helpers$4.99
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  • Fifteen Helpers$9.99
1 purchases

Lightwell

One-time1
  • Lightwell Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Grid 9's free?
Grid 9's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightwell free?
Lightwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid 9's or Lightwell?
Grid 9's and Lightwell are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Grid 9's or Lightwell have ads?
Neither Grid 9's nor Lightwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid 9's or Lightwell?
Grid 9's ships an update every 2 months, and Lightwell every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid 9's was updated on October 9, 2026 and Lightwell on October 24, 2026.

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