Comparison

Grill Cooking vs Gridlocks

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

Head to head
About

Grill Cooking

Engage in a sizzling BBQ matching puzzle game. Sort and grill food items like meats, seafood, and vegetables onto skewers. Strategically clear sets of three to keep the grill going and master the art of BBQ.

Highlights
  • Sort and grill food items
  • Match-3 puzzle mechanics
  • Strategic move planning
  • Utilize boosters like grill flips
  • Satisfying "pop" effects
  • One-handed play
Features
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Grill Cooking: Sort Challenge – Skewer Up in a Sizzling BBQ Matching Puzzle! Step into the sunny world of Grill Cooking, where the BBQ grill is hot, the skewers are loaded, and every move brings you closer to becoming the ultimate BBQ cooking master! At a vibrant beachside pool party, sort juicy BBQ meats, fresh seafood, and colorful veggies to serve mouthwatering skewers in this addictively tasty match-3 puzzle game. How to Play Grill Cooking: - Sort & grill out: Drag and drop matching food onto the grill —complete sets of 3 to clear them and keep the BBQ grill ready for more! - Plan your moves: Each level gives you limited space—place ingredients wisely to clear the grill efficiently. - Turn up the heat: Use awesome boosters like grill flips and flame blasts to power through tough challenges! Why You'll Love This BBQ Food Sort Game : - Crisp and satisfying “pop” effects with every match - One-handed play for grilling on the go - Fun, summer-themed visuals with BBQ grilled meats, veggies, and poolside vibes - Great for relaxing, unwinding, or a quickmental refresh! Download Grill Cooking: Sort Challenge now and dive into the ultimate BBQ food sort puzzle party! Cook smart, sort fast, and become the king of the BBQ skewer! Join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grillcooking Contact us: support@sonat.vn

About

Gridlocks

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Gridlock - The Ultimate Puzzle Game Transform numbers, master strategy, and unlock your puzzle-solving potential with Gridlock - the most addictive tile-based puzzle game that combines mathematical precision with strategic thinking. HOW TO PLAY: Slide tiles in four directions to merge matching numbers Create higher values by combining tiles strategically Reach your target number to complete each level Master special tiles: Anchors (stationary), Halve (÷2), Double (×2), and Reset (back to 2) KEY FEATURES: 5 Unique Stages with 22 challenging levels 4 Beautiful Themes: Default, Vertices, Celestial, and DNA Progressive Difficulty with increasing complexity Smart AI Simulation to learn optimal strategies Undo & Hint System with ad-based unlocks Cloud Sync across all your devices Game Center Integration for leaderboards and achievements Ad-Free Option for uninterrupted gameplay STRATEGIC DEPTH: Gridlock isn't just about matching numbers - it's about planning ahead, understanding tile interactions, and making calculated moves. Each level presents unique challenges that require different approaches, from simple number combinations to complex multi-step strategies involving special tiles. STUNNING VISUALS: Experience four distinct visual themes, each with carefully crafted tile designs and color schemes. From the clean Default theme to the cosmic Celestial theme and the scientific DNA theme, every visual style enhances your gaming experience. COMPETITIVE PLAY: Track your progress with detailed statistics, compete on Game Center leaderboards, and unlock achievements as you master each stage. Share your high scores and challenge friends to beat your best times. SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE: Your progress automatically syncs across all devices, so you can start on your iPhone and continue on your iPad. Never lose your progress, unlocked themes, or high scores. PERFECT FOR: Puzzle game enthusiasts Strategy game lovers Anyone who enjoys mathematical challenges Players who love progressive difficulty Fans of clean, modern game design LEARN & IMPROVE: Use the built-in simulation feature to watch the AI play and learn optimal strategies. The hint system provides contextual guidance when you're stuck, helping you understand the game's deeper mechanics.

Screenshots

Grill Cooking4 screens
Gridlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gridlocks at none against Grill Cooking's shown. Gridlocks also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Grill Cooking's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Grill Cooking sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Gridlocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grill Cooking ships an update every 10 days, Gridlocks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grill Cooking versus Gridlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrill CookingGridlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (650 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings650 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonat Joint Stock CompanyMaker Gully LLC

Bugs and requests

Grill Cooking

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level completion not recognized
  • Game pauses after upgrades

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remove time limits
  • Adjust difficulty scaling
  • Improve ad monetization

Gridlocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Grill Cooking

One-time26
  • Revive Bundle$0.99
  • Booster Offer 2$0.99
  • Piggy Bank 5$0.99
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  • Piggy Bank 2$0.99
  • Revive Bundle$1.99
  • Gold 12 variants$1.99
  • Safety Net Bundle$1.99
  • Booster Offer 1$2.99
  • Weekend Deal$3.99
  • Revive Bundle Plus$4.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • Mini Bundle$4.99
  • Gold 2$4.99
  • Sunny Pack$4.99
  • Limited Offer$5.99
  • Gold 2$7.99
  • Huge Offer$7.99
  • No Ads, Just Fun$7.99
  • Huge Bundle Premium$9.99
  • Limited Offer$9.99
  • Amazing Bundle$9.99
  • Amazing Offer$9.99
  • Michelin Offer$10.99
  • International Children's Day$11.99
  • Amazing Bundle Premium$18.99
  • Supper Bundle$37.99
1 purchases

Gridlocks

One-time1
  • Ad Free Experience$2.99

Questions

Is Grill Cooking free?
Grill Cooking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridlocks free?
Gridlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grill Cooking or Gridlocks have ads?
Grill Cooking shows ads; Gridlocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Grill Cooking or Gridlocks?
Grill Cooking ships an update every 10 days, and Gridlocks every 4 days. Most recently, Grill Cooking was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gridlocks on October 11, 2026.

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