Comparison

ChainLink vs Griddle

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

Head to head
About

ChainLink

Features
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Challenge your mind with a simple yet addictive word game built on one rule: each new word must start with the last letter of the previous one. Sounds easy? Try keeping the chain alive. How It Works • Start with any word • Continue the chain using the last letter • Avoid repeats and invalid words • Keep the streak going as long as you can Challenge AI or compete with friends — every round is different. Train Your Brain • Improve vocabulary naturally • Boost reaction speed and focus • Learn new words while playing • Great for all ages Why You’ll Love It Simple rules. Endless possibilities. One word leads to another… how far can you go? ------- Terms of Use: https://artemcodes.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-End-User-License-Agreement-32cfbf5fd14780da9cabc8b7d16bd6e9?source=copy_link

About

Griddle

Engage in a detective adventure with logic puzzles that challenge your attention to detail. Uncover hidden clues, cross-reference evidence, and solve mysterious cases to reveal the truth. This brain-training game offers satisfying challenges for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Investigative puzzle gameplay
  • Uncover hidden clues
  • Solve mysterious cases
  • Logic and attention to detail challenges
  • Brain-training detective adventure
Currently charting
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Griddle is an investigation puzzle game with satisfying logic challenges. Uncover hidden clues, and solve mysterious cases in this brain-training detective adventure. Every level begins with a digital file. Your goal is simple: examine the evidence, connect the clues, and discover the truth behind each mystery. Easy to learn but challenging to master! Griddle tests your logic, attention to detail, and detective instincts. Whether you enjoy brain games, mystery stories, crime puzzles, or hidden clue challenges, Griddle offers a unique and rewarding experience. HOW TO PLAY - Find suspicious details: Spot hidden information - Cross-reference clues: Compare evidence carefully to reveal the truth. - Solve each case: Use logic and observation to identify the answer to each cell. - Progress through mysteries: Each level brings new files, secrets, and challenges.

Screenshots

ChainLink4 screens
Griddle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChainLink at none against Griddle's shown. Griddle's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). 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. ChainLink sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Griddle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChainLink ships an update fortnightly, Griddle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ChainLink versus Griddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChainLinkGriddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
Best chart rank—#73 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB499 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem MykhelsonCheer Games

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ChainLink

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Hints Bundle$3.99
  • Medium Hints Bundle$4.99
  • Large Hints Bundle$8.99
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  • Lifetime Premium$34.99
8 purchases

Griddle

One-time8
  • Coin 1500$1.99
  • Coin 7000$8.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
Show 5 more
  • No Ads 3$9.99
  • No Ads Pack$19.99
  • Coin 25000$29.99
  • Coin 50000$59.99
  • Coin 100000$99.99

Questions

Is ChainLink free?
ChainLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Griddle free?
Griddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChainLink or Griddle have ads?
Griddle shows ads; ChainLink does not.
Which is updated more often, ChainLink or Griddle?
ChainLink ships an update fortnightly, and Griddle every 6 days. Most recently, ChainLink was updated on October 10, 2026 and Griddle on October 17, 2026.

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