Comparison

GridZen 2 vs GlobeTrotter Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

GridZen 2

This is a sliding puzzle game where you rearrange numbered tiles to put them in order. It offers multiple difficulty levels, timed challenges, and tracks your high scores. Enjoy vibrant colors and smooth animations in this brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)
  • Timed challenges
  • Personal high score tracking
  • Dynamically generated colors
  • Dark mode support
  • Offline play
Features
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Challenge your mind with GridZen 2, the ultimate sliding puzzle game that combines vibrant colors with strategic thinking! SIMPLE TO LEARN, CHALLENGING TO MASTER Rearrange colorful numbered tiles to place them in perfect order. Simply tap to select a tile, then tap an adjacent tile to swap their positions. Can you beat the clock and solve the puzzle with the fewest moves? KEY FEATURES: - Three difficulty levels: 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6 grids - Race against time with difficulty-based time limits - Track your progress with personal high scores - Beautiful, dynamically generated colors for each puzzle - Smooth animations and satisfying tile swaps - Dark mode for comfortable night play - Optional sound effects for enhanced gameplay - Celebration animations when you win! PERFECT FOR: - Quick brain training sessions - Improving problem-solving skills - Relaxing with a casual puzzle - Competing against your own best times - All ages - from kids to adults Each game presents a new challenge with randomly shuffled tiles and unique color combinations. The simple rules make it easy for anyone to start playing, but mastering the larger grids requires strategy, planning, and quick thinking. No internet connection required - play anytime, anywhere! Download GridZen 2 today and see how fast you can solve the puzzle!

About

GlobeTrotter Puzzles

Explore a 3D globe and solve jigsaw puzzles of famous landmarks. Collect passport stamps as you unlock new regions and enjoy a relaxing, educational gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D Earth exploration
  • Jigsaw puzzles of famous landmarks
  • Journey mode with progress tracking
  • Collect passport stamps
  • Relaxing, timer-free gameplay
  • Unlock new regions
Features
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Embark on a global journey with Passport Puzzle! Explore a beautiful, interactive 3D globe and solve engaging puzzles to unlock the world's most amazing destinations. Whether you are a casual gamer or a geography buff, Passport Puzzle offers a relaxing and educational experience. Features: Interactive 3D Earth: Rotate and zoom to explore the planet in stunning detail. Jigsaw Puzzles: Piece together high-quality photos of famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Pyramids of Giza, and more. Journey Mode: Track your progress as you travel from continent to continent. Collect Stamps: Complete puzzles to earn passport stamps and unlock new regions. Relaxing Gameplay: No timers, just you and the world. Enjoy the atmospheric music and smooth controls. Download Passport Puzzle today and start your collection!

Screenshots

GridZen 24 screens
GlobeTrotter Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlobeTrotter Puzzles at none against GridZen 2's 1. GlobeTrotter Puzzles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. GridZen 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GlobeTrotter Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GridZen 2 against 5.0 for GlobeTrotter Puzzles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridZen 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, GlobeTrotter Puzzles every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GridZen 2 versus GlobeTrotter Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridZen 2GlobeTrotter Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven ReitzSai Charan Konanki

Customer experience

GridZen 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GlobeTrotter Puzzles

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GridZen 2

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

GlobeTrotter Puzzles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridZen 2 free?
GridZen 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlobeTrotter Puzzles free?
GlobeTrotter Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GridZen 2 or GlobeTrotter Puzzles?
GridZen 2 and GlobeTrotter Puzzles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do GridZen 2 or GlobeTrotter Puzzles have ads?
GridZen 2 shows ads; GlobeTrotter Puzzles does not.
Which is updated more often, GridZen 2 or GlobeTrotter Puzzles?
GridZen 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and GlobeTrotter Puzzles every 4 days. Most recently, GridZen 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and GlobeTrotter Puzzles on October 24, 2026.

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