Comparison

LetterGrid vs SumX

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

Head to head
About

LetterGrid

A daily word puzzle game where players slide rows and columns on a 4x4 grid to form words. Each day presents a new challenge with a limited number of moves to maximize your score and maintain your streak.

Highlights
  • Daily sliding word puzzles
  • 4x4 grid gameplay
  • Limited move challenges
  • Score building and streaks
  • Simple to learn, strategic to master
Features
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LetterGrid is a fresh daily word puzzle where you slide rows and columns to create words on a 4×4 grid. Every move reshapes the board and random letters replace old ones—so think carefully! With only 25 moves, how many points can you score on the daily puzzle? Each day brings you a new handcrafted challenge. Slide the letters, find words, build your score, and keep your streak alive! Whether you like relaxing puzzles or clever strategic play, LetterGrid is simple to learn and satisfying to master. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://games.foley.page/lettergrid/privacy/

About

SumX

Features
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SumX: The Daily Math Grid & Brain Training Sharpen your mind with SumX, the addictive daily math puzzle designed for speed and logic. If you love Sudoku, Wordle, or mental math challenges, SumX is your new morning ritual. Find the target number, spot the patterns, and climb the leaderboard. [HOW TO PLAY] The Target: Every grid has a unique target number. Build Your Solution: Tap numbers and operators (+ or ×) to reach the goal. Beat the Clock: You have 3 minutes! How many solutions can you find? Speed Bonus: Earn extra points for finishing early with our time-saver bonus. [WHY SUMX?] Daily Mental Workout: A fresh math grid every day to keep your brain agile. Private Groups: Create a group, share your Group Code, and compete on a private leaderboard with friends and family. Analyze & Learn: Missed a solution? Use "Show Missing" to see overlooked patterns in red. Track Progress: Detailed stats to monitor your arithmetic speed and cognitive growth. [PERFECT FOR] Fans of logic puzzles and number games. Students practicing mental math and multiplication. Adults looking for a quick, 3-minute brain teaser.

Screenshots

LetterGrid4 screens
SumX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumX at none against LetterGrid's 1. SumX also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). LetterGrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. LetterGrid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SumX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LetterGrid ships an update every 2 weeks, SumX every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LetterGrid versus SumX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetterGridSumX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size368 MB41 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBradford FoleySumX Games LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LetterGrid

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription$0.991 Month
None

SumX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LetterGrid free?
LetterGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SumX free?
SumX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LetterGrid or SumX have ads?
SumX shows ads; LetterGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, LetterGrid or SumX?
LetterGrid ships an update every 2 weeks, and SumX every 5 days. Most recently, LetterGrid was updated on October 30, 2026 and SumX on November 5, 2026.

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