Comparison

Magic War vs Gridlock

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

Head to head
About

Magic War

Protect a magical continent by strategically moving your hero, building defenses, and commanding epic heroes. Face waves of monsters and team up for epic co-op sieges to stop the Demon King.

Highlights
  • Strategic grid-based movement
  • Tower defense missions
  • Kingdom building and defense design
  • Command epic heroes
  • Real-time co-op sieges
Features
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The great Dragon is gone, sacrificed to stop the Demon King. Now, only a hidden dragon egg holds the last hope for the magical continent. But the enemy is returning—and they will stop at nothing to destroy it. The egg’s light flickers. The enemy gathers. Will you be the shield or the sword? ▶ Just Flick & Kill Auto-targeting knives circle your hero, shredding through monster waves. Just swipe and watch the magic happen. The best part? No aiming needed – perfect for playing on the bus or during boring meetings! ▶ Tower Defense Challenge Test your tactics in special Tower Defense missions—build mage towers, artillery, and traps to hold off waves of monsters. Unlock unique bonus to turn the tide when all seems lost. ▶ Strategic Kingdom Building Rebuild ruined cities and design impregnable defenses. Every wall, tower, and gate matters—one breach could doom the world. ▶ Epic Heroes & Dragon Magic Command legendary warriors, each with dragon-forged abilities. Upgrade heroes to unleash cataclysmic ultimate skills. ▶ Real-Time War Monsters attack without warning. Adapt or perish. Team up for large-scale co-op sieges against nightmare bosses.

About

Gridlock

A fast-paced number puzzle game where you tap tiles that sum to a target number before the grid fills. Customize grid size, speed, and game modes for a unique challenge. Enjoy a clean design and satisfying gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap tiles to sum to target number
  • Customizable grid sizes and speeds
  • Multiple game modes (Moving Target, Multiply)
  • Play by color or number
  • Clean, minimal design
  • One-handed play
Features
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Gridlock is a fast, brain-teasing number puzzle. Tap the tiles that add up to the target and clear them before the grid fills up. Simple to learn, tough to master, and easy to pick up again. Think fast. The grid won't wait. HOW IT PLAYS • A target number sits at the top. Tap any tiles that sum to it to clear them. • New tiles keep dropping in. Clear fast, or the board locks up. That's gridlock. • Chain quick clears, keep the grid breathing, and push for your best score. MAKE IT YOUR GAME • Grid sizes from tiny to large, for bite-sized puzzles or sprawling boards. • Speeds from Relaxed to Fast: a calm number-cruncher or a white-knuckle sprint. • Moving Target: the goal keeps hopping, so you can never autopilot. • Speed-Up: spawns accelerate the longer you survive. • No Errors: one wrong tap ends the run. For the fearless. • Multiply mode: reach the target by multiplying instead of adding. • Color the tiles by number, or hide the numbers entirely and play by color alone. BUILT TO FEEL GOOD • Clean, minimal design that stays out of your way. • Snappy haptics and genuinely satisfying clears. • Every setting keeps its own high score, so every way you play is its own challenge. • Pick up and play in seconds. Portrait, one-handed, anywhere. No accounts. No sign-ups. No nagging timers. Just you and the numbers. Prefer it ad-free? Remove ads anytime with a single one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Magic War4 screens
Gridlock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gridlock at 5.0 against Magic War's 3.8. Magic War's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (359 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Magic War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gridlock 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

Gridlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic War has 359 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic War ships an update fortnightly, Gridlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic War versus Gridlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic WarGridlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (359 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings359 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGenesis NetworkNicholas Nunziata

Customer experience

Magic War

All ratings357 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative83.5%

Gridlock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Magic War

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not working as advertised, switching to different game
  • Significant lag issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Focus more on advertising the main game instead of the minigame

Gridlock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Magic War

One-time10
  • $0.99 Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Pack$1.99
  • $2.99 Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • $4.99 Pack$4.99
  • $9.99 Pack$9.99
  • $19.99 Pack$19.99
  • $24.99 Pack$24.99
  • $29.99 Pack$29.99
  • $49.99 Pack$49.99
  • $99.99 Pack$99.99
1 purchases

Gridlock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Magic War free?
Magic War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridlock free?
Gridlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic War or Gridlock?
Gridlock is rated higher. Magic War averages 3.8 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while Gridlock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magic War or Gridlock have ads?
Gridlock shows ads; Magic War does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic War or Gridlock?
Magic War ships an update fortnightly, and Gridlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic War was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gridlock on October 31, 2026.

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