# Crowns vs VertiGrid

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Crowns | VertiGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowns-star-battle/id6747024378/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two4Tea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437128903) | [Elvis Zageris](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772800271) |

## What reviewers say

### Crowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowns-star-battle/id6747024378)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3200 coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 13000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Functional game
- 💡 Interesting puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes on certain levels
- 🔋 Overwhelming ads even after paying
- 🔍 Lack of distinguishable colors
- 🚫 No undo or auto-clear features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### VertiGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Ball Madness | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*