Comparison

ColorSweeper vs Zen Grid

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

Head to head
About

ColorSweeper

A relaxing logic puzzle game where you use number clues to fill grids with color and reveal hidden patterns. It offers a calm focus experience inspired by classic puzzle games, with no timers or pressure, perfect for daily brain training.

Highlights
  • Color logic puzzles
  • Number clue system
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • No time limits
  • Daily brain training
  • Progress tracking
  • Minimalist visuals
Features
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A Fresh Logic Puzzle with Colors & Numbers Welcome to ColorSweeper, a relaxing puzzle game where numbers guide every move. Use number clues to color the grid, reveal hidden patterns, and solve satisfying logic puzzles one step at a time. Whether you're a fan of Minesweeper, Nonogram (Picross), Sudoku, or other brain games, ColorSweeper offers a fresh puzzle experience that's easy to learn and rewarding to master. Relax, think, and solve at your own pace. ■ How to Play • Use number clues to determine how each tile should be colored. • Solve every puzzle using logic and deduction. • No timers. No pressure. Just relaxing puzzle gameplay. ■ A Satisfying Puzzle Experience • Watch each puzzle gradually come to life with color. • Stay focused with a clean, intuitive interface. • Enjoy the rewarding feeling of solving every board. ■ New Rules, Endless Challenges • Discover new logic rules and puzzle mechanics as you progress. • Every chapter introduces fresh ways to think and solve. • Play everything from quick beginner puzzles to challenging 10×10 brain teasers. ■ Perfect for Puzzle Lovers • Fans of logic puzzles, number puzzles, and brain games. • Players looking for a relaxing puzzle game without time pressure. • Anyone who enjoys daily puzzles and satisfying problem-solving. • Family-friendly gameplay that's easy for everyone to enjoy. ■ Daily Challenges & More • Unlock achievements as you complete puzzles. • Compete with players around the world in the Daily Challenge. • Test your speed in Time Attack and climb the rankings. ■ Join the Community Instagram https://www.instagram.com/colorsweeper/ Discord https://discord.gg/rTWG9nGQRf/ Download ColorSweeper today and discover a relaxing puzzle game that combines colors, numbers, and logic in a whole new way. ■ Permissions ■ The following permissions are required to use certain in-game features. Required Permissions: None Optional Permissions: Notifications, Photos (Used to save screenshots)

About

Zen Grid

A minimalist number puzzle game focused on merging tiles to reach higher scores. Its clean design and smooth animations promote a calming and focused gameplay experience. Offers unlimited play with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Minimalist number puzzle gameplay
  • Merge matching number tiles
  • Clean, earthy aesthetic
  • Smooth tile animations
  • Score and personal best tracking
  • Unlimited play with premium purchase
Features
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ZEN Grid is a minimalist number puzzle built around the calming rhythm of merging tiles. Swipe to slide and combine matching numbers — grow your score, beat your best, and lose yourself in the flow. HOW TO PLAY Swipe in any direction to slide all tiles. Matching numbers merge into one. Reach 2048 — and beyond. FEATURES • Clean, earthy aesthetic designed to help you focus • Smooth tile animations for a satisfying merge experience • Track your current score and personal best • New Game anytime — jump right back in • Animation toggle for players who prefer instant moves PREMIUM Enjoy 10 free games to get started. Unlock Zen Grid Premium for $0.99 to play unlimited games, every day, forever. No ads. No subscriptions. One small purchase, lifetime access.

Screenshots

ColorSweeper4 screens
Zen Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zen Grid at 5.0 against ColorSweeper's 4.3. Zen Grid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). ColorSweeper's advantage is ratings volume (466 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. ColorSweeper sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Zen Grid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen Grid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorSweeper has 466 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorSweeper ships an update fortnightly, Zen Grid every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ColorSweeper versus Zen Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorSweeperZen Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (466 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings466 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size406 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCom2uS Holdings CorporationZen Studios LLC

Customer experience

ColorSweeper

All ratings467 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative14.9%

Zen Grid

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ColorSweeper

One-time9
  • 0.29 Pack$0.29
  • 0.99 Pack$0.99
  • 1.99 Pack$1.99
Show 6 more
  • 3.99 Pack$3.99
  • 4.99 Pack$4.99
  • 7.99 Pack$7.99
  • 9.99 Pack$9.99
  • 19.99 Pack$19.99
  • 49.99 Pack$49.99
1 purchases

Zen Grid

One-time1
  • Zen Grid Premium$0.99

Questions

Is ColorSweeper free?
ColorSweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Grid free?
Zen Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ColorSweeper or Zen Grid?
Zen Grid is rated higher. ColorSweeper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while Zen Grid averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ColorSweeper or Zen Grid have ads?
ColorSweeper shows ads; Zen Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, ColorSweeper or Zen Grid?
ColorSweeper ships an update fortnightly, and Zen Grid every 5 days. Most recently, ColorSweeper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Zen Grid on October 16, 2026.

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