# Word Solitaire Now! vs Griddle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Word Solitaire Now! at 30K against Griddle's 1.6K. Griddle's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Solitaire Now! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Griddle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Griddle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Solitaire Now! has 30K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Word Solitaire Now!'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Griddle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Word Solitaire Now! ships an update every 8 days, Griddle every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Solitaire Now! | Griddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-solitaire-now/id6753799160/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | #112 |
| Size | 396 MB | 512 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRAND LINE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783779179) | [Cheer Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850695385) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Solitaire Now!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-solitaire-now/id6753799160)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Word, #67 Top Grossing · Word, #76 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

This app combines classic solitaire mechanics with word puzzle challenges. Arrange and match word cards to clear the board, offering a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience for adults. Enjoy hundreds of levels with increasing difficulty, playable at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Solitaire and word puzzle fusion, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Rising difficulty, No time limits, Smart logic challenges

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Offer2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Offer1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Learning Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Griddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 7000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin 100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Solitaire Now! free?

Word Solitaire Now! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Griddle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Word Solitaire Now! or Griddle?

Griddle is rated higher. Word Solitaire Now! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Griddle averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Word Solitaire Now! or Griddle have ads?

Both Word Solitaire Now! and Griddle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Solitaire Now! or Griddle?

Word Solitaire Now! ships an update every 8 days, and Griddle every 6 days. Most recently, Word Solitaire Now! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Griddle on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Word Solitaire Now! or Griddle?

Word Solitaire Now! currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Griddle at #112. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*