Comparison

Crowns vs VertiGrid

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

Head to head
About

Crowns

A logic puzzle game inspired by chess where players place crowns on a grid. The objective is to position one crown per row, column, and colored region without any crowns touching, even diagonally. It offers unlimited levels and offline play for a calm, strategic experience.

Highlights
  • Place one crown per row, column, and region
  • No crowns can touch, even diagonally
  • Use crosses to mark impossible crown locations
  • Unlimited levels
  • Offline play supported
  • Minimalist and elegant design
Features
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Crowns – The Royal Puzzle of Pure Logic Ready to challenge your brain with a puzzle that’s as elegant as it is clever? Crowns is a modern logic game inspired by chess—but with a twist that’s entirely its own. The goal? Place exactly one crown per row, column, and colored region. But be careful: • Two crowns can’t touch—even diagonally • Use a cross to mark where a crown can’t go • Tap once for a cross, twice for a crown It sounds simple, but each level is a layered puzzle that demands logic, strategy, and a sharp eye for patterns. There are no time limits, no pressure—just pure, satisfying problem solving. • No Wi-Fi needed – perfect for offline play • Unlimited levels – no lives, no waiting • Minimalist and elegant design • A calm, thoughtful experience that sharpens your logic Discover why thousands of players are hooked. Download Crowns now and see if you can rule the board. By downloading or using this app, you agree to our End User License Agreement. You can review the full terms here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VertiGrid

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
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VertiGrid - Maze navigation, reimagined through up & down swipes. Move the grid, guide the ball, and discover the right path to the goal. Every level is a handcrafted puzzle where each swipe changes the path ahead. You never control the ball directly. Instead, you move the grid, using obstacles to guide the ball to the goal while avoiding hazards. Every solution is discovered one swipe at a time. Simple to learn. Tricky to master. How to Play: - Swipe up and down to move the grid - Guide the ball using obstacles instead of direct controls - Avoid hazards and dead ends - Discover the correct swipe sequence to reach the goal Why You'll Enjoy VertiGrid - A fresh take on classic maze games - Handcrafted puzzles designed to challenge your logic - Every swipe creates new possibilities - Instant retries that encourage experimentation - A new "Daily Challenge" every day - Clean, minimalist visuals that keep the focus on solving Designed Around Precision The ball only moves when it touches an obstacle, making every swipe a meaningful decision. The same obstacle can produce completely different outcomes depending on its angle, the direction of your swipe, and where the ball makes contact. As the puzzles become more challenging, success comes from planning ahead, experimenting, and discovering the right sequence of moves. Daily Challenge A brand-new handcrafted puzzle awaits every day. Build your streak, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and come back tomorrow for your next challenge. Ready to Master the Grid?! VertiGrid delivers bite-sized logic puzzles that reward curiosity, experimentation, and clever thinking. Download VertiGrid today and discover a whole new way to navigate a maze.

Screenshots

Crowns4 screens
VertiGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VertiGrid at 5.0 against Crowns's 3.8. Crowns's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Crowns 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VertiGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crowns has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crowns versus VertiGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrownsVertiGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (25 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTwo4TeaElvis Zageris

Customer experience

Crowns

All ratings25 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative64.0%

VertiGrid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Crowns

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes on level 81
  • Puzzle not progressing after completion
  • Paid version freezes on level 71
  • Levels not opening properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add timer feature
  • Improve color palette options
  • Implement undo functionality
  • Add auto-clear around queen feature

VertiGrid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Crowns

One-time9
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
Show 6 more
  • 550 coins$4.99
  • Special Offer 2$4.99
  • 1200 coins$9.99
  • Special Offer 3$9.99
  • 3200 coins$24.99
  • 13000 coins$99.99
5 purchases

VertiGrid

One-time5
  • Multi Ball Madness$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • 3000 Coins$1.99
Show 2 more
  • 5000 Coins$3.99
  • Remove Ads$8.99

Questions

Is Crowns free?
Crowns 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, Crowns or VertiGrid?
VertiGrid is rated higher. Crowns averages 3.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while VertiGrid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Crowns or VertiGrid have ads?
Both Crowns and VertiGrid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crowns or VertiGrid?
Crowns ships an update weekly, and VertiGrid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crowns was updated on October 30, 2026 and VertiGrid on October 31, 2026.

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