Comparison

Head Tiler vs MindGrid

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

Head to head
About

Head Tiler

Features
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Play offline. No Wi-Fi. 500+ puzzles: sort colors, shapes, and numbers. Tap. Match. Clear. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a tile and match it to the target • Sort by color, shape, or number • Clear the board at your pace — or race the clock WHY DOWNLOAD • 500+ handcrafted puzzles • Easy first levels, real challenge later • Endless and timed modes • Works offline — plane, train, or no signal • Quick rounds or long sessions Free to play. Optional in-app purchases and ads. Privacy Policy: https://headtiler.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://headtiler.com/terms-of-service/

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MindGrid

Features
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In a world where we rely on smartphones for basic math, MindGrid brings your mental calculation skills back to life. Whether you are an adult looking to keep your mind sharp or a student mastering arithmetic, MindGrid turns math into an addictive, rewarding daily habit. No math degree required—just pure logic, strategy, and fun! HOW TO PLAY It sounds simple, but it gets tricky fast: 1. Look at the target number at the end of the row. 2. Fill the empty grid cells with numbers and operators (+, −, ×, ÷). 3. Make the row calculate exactly to the target number to clear it! WHY YOU’LL LOVE MINDGRID: • 1,500 Handcrafted Levels: Progress through 10 difficulty tiers—from Beginner grids with simple addition to Legendary tiers featuring massive grids and all four operators. • 100% Privacy Focused: No tracking, no data collection, and no hidden sign-ups. Your progress stays safely on your device. • Daily Challenges: A fresh puzzle every single day tailored to your skill level. Complete it to earn 2× coin rewards! • Combos & Achievements: Place correct answers back-to-back to build up to 10× combos. Unlock 20 unique milestones on your journey to becoming a Math Legend. • Make It Yours: Earn coins just by playing to unlock 5 beautiful color themes (like Dreamy Lavender and Golden Sunset) and 5 stunning backgrounds (including Galaxy and Nature). THE PERFECT BRAIN WORKOUT FOR: • Adults & Casual Puzzlers: If you love Sudoku, Wardle, or crosswords, MindGrid is your next daily obsession. Keep your cognitive functions sharp, improve your focus, and de-stress after a long day. • Students & Educators: A perfect, ad-free classroom tool. Perfect for kids learning arithmetic, students sharpening their speed, or parents looking for productive screen time. Download MindGrid today and start your daily puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

Head Tiler4 screens
MindGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindGrid at none against Head Tiler's 4. MindGrid also leads on ads (none vs shown). Head Tiler's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Head Tiler sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MindGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Head Tiler ships an update weekly, MindGrid every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Head Tiler versus MindGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHead TilerMindGrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB47 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGISTA MERCADINHO, LDAMohan Reddy

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Head Tiler

One-time4
  • Pack of 650 In-Game Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pack of 1650 In-Game Coins$1.99
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  • Pack of 3500 In-Game Coins$2.99
None

MindGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Head Tiler free?
Head Tiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindGrid free?
MindGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Head Tiler or MindGrid have ads?
Head Tiler shows ads; MindGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, Head Tiler or MindGrid?
Head Tiler ships an update weekly, and MindGrid every 3 months. Most recently, Head Tiler was updated on October 14, 2026 and MindGrid on October 17, 2026.

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