Comparison

Zen WarZ vs Gridlock NYC

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

Head to head
About

Zen WarZ

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Strategic card duels! Outsmart your opponent and win the card game war! In this thrilling tactical game, each match is a mini war. You and your opponent take turns drawing from your decks, playing one face-up card at a time. The rule is simple: the higher number wins the round. But there’s a twist—your deck is stacked in layers, and you can only play the topmost cards. Choose wisely! Sometimes sacrificing a round is the key to claiming victory in the end. Master the Strategy Sometimes you must lose a battle to win the war. You'll need to decide whether to play your strongest card now or save it for a crucial moment later. Victory isn’t just about brute force—it’s about smart thinking and perfect timing. Key Features: - Simple tap-to-play card mechanics - Deep strategy with layered solitaire deck management - Fast-paced battles vs. your opponent - Climb the leaderboard and prove your skill - Charming art style with quirky knights and playful visuals - Unlock more card slots as you advance Whether you're a casual gamer or a tactical mastermind, Zen WarZ offers thrilling, bite-sized battles that test your wits. Outsmart your opponents, rise in the ranks, and become the true spades master of the battlefield! Download now and start strategizing your way up the leaderboard! To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit the settings page within this app. For more information visit our privacy policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

About

Gridlock NYC

This app transforms New York City into an interactive map to be completed on foot. Track walks and runs, claim hexes as you explore, and build a personal map of your progress through neighborhoods and boroughs. It encourages exploration with streaks, milestones, and daily targets.

Highlights
  • Track walks and runs on a live NYC map
  • Claim hexes as you explore blocks
  • View progress by neighborhood and borough
  • Build streaks and unlock achievements
  • Set and chase daily hex targets
  • Share milestones and progress
Features
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Turn everyday outings into a map of New York City you reveal on foot. Explore new blocks, collect daily stamps, and help your neighborhood climb the weekly leaderboard. Reveal your NYC map See the hexes you've explored across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Follow your progress by neighborhood and borough, and find more of the city beyond your usual route. Collect daily stamps Find your home neighborhood's daily stamp and build your stamp book. Keep exploring new blocks to build your streak. Rep your neighborhood Your explored hexes contribute to your home neighborhood's weekly race. Follow the leaderboard, see last week's results, and help move your neighborhood up the board. You can opt out in Settings. Build your NYC credential Track your neighborhood and borough progress, earn ranks and achievements, and share exploration milestones. Keep your route private Your precise GPS route is not uploaded. Community features use exploration counts and coarse neighborhood activity. Gridlock is built for New York City. Exploring new hexes requires being physically in NYC, moving on foot, and allowing location access during outings.

Screenshots

Zen WarZ4 screens
Gridlock NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gridlock NYC at 5.0 against Zen WarZ's 1.0. Gridlock NYC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Zen WarZ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gridlock NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gridlock NYC has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen WarZ ships an update every 2 weeks, Gridlock NYC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zen WarZ versus Gridlock NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen WarZGridlock NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB59 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLinqsoft Ltd.NATHAN DAVID HAWAYEK

In-app purchases

None

Zen WarZ

No in-app purchases

None

Gridlock NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen WarZ free?
Zen WarZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gridlock NYC free?
Gridlock NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen WarZ or Gridlock NYC?
Gridlock NYC is rated higher. Zen WarZ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gridlock NYC averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Zen WarZ or Gridlock NYC have ads?
Zen WarZ shows ads; Gridlock NYC does not.
Which is updated more often, Zen WarZ or Gridlock NYC?
Zen WarZ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gridlock NYC every 2 months. Most recently, Zen WarZ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gridlock NYC on October 17, 2026.

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