# Gridd vs Cat Escape!

The clearest difference is ads: Cat Escape! at none against Gridd's shown. Cat Escape! also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Gridd's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridd sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Escape! sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gridd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Escape! has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gridd ships an update monthly, Cat Escape! weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridd | Cat Escape! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridd/id6748417271/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-escape/id6753330488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 480 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEKKI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825721844) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridd/id6748417271)

Engage your mind with a daily Sudoku challenge, offering multiple difficulty levels and beautiful themes. Track your progress with detailed statistics and earn tokens by watching ads for unlimited hints. Unlock premium themes and enjoy a free, brain-training puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Daily Sudoku puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Detailed statistics, Smart hint system, Beautiful themes, Earn tokens via ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens + Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |


### Cat Escape!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-escape/id6753330488)

Slide adorable cat blocks to their matching houses in this fun and challenging puzzle adventure. It offers a relaxing yet stimulating brain game experience with hundreds of handcrafted levels and no timers.

**Highlights:** Block sliding puzzle mechanics, Cat-themed visuals, Offline play, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, No timers or pressure, Logic and strategy challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lite Bundle | $4.49 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.49 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $9.49 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 03 | $15.49 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $18.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridd free?

Gridd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Escape! free?

Cat Escape! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gridd or Cat Escape!?

Gridd is rated higher. Gridd averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cat Escape! averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Gridd or Cat Escape! have ads?

Gridd shows ads; Cat Escape! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gridd or Cat Escape!?

Gridd ships an update monthly, and Cat Escape! weekly. Most recently, Gridd was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cat Escape! on October 28, 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.*