Anomaly vs Gridlock Escape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anomaly
Explore a mysterious, distortion-filled shrine by observing, remembering, and judging the scenery. Make correct decisions based on your memory to progress through changing situations and find a way out. This fan-made adventure offers short play sessions and a unique gameplay loop.
- Observation and memory-based gameplay
- Dynamic situations with each playthrough
- Zoom functionality for detailed examination
- Suitable for short play sessions
- Touhou Project fan-made content
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【Major Update】 Stage 2, “Anomaly-Filled Garden” (Protagonist: Youmu Konpaku), has been added! Even if you have already played the game, updating it will let you enjoy a brand-new anomaly-hunting experience. ■ Story 【Stage 1: Anomaly-Filled Shrine】 Reimu Hakurei becomes lost in a mysterious shrine where the boundaries have become distorted. Guided by Yukari Yakumo, Reimu explores the shrine, records what she sees, and aims to escape by making the correct decisions. 【Stage 2: Anomaly-Filled Garden】 Youmu Konpaku finds herself lost in a mysterious garden where something seems strangely out of place. Guided by Yuyuko Saigyouji, she must identify the “anomalies,” choose the correct path, and escape from the garden. ■ Game Overview This is an exploration adventure game in which you progress by observing, remembering, and judging your surroundings. The situation changes with each loop, and you must rely on your memories of previous visits to decide what to do next. Each stage features a different protagonist and setting. ■ How to Play ・Move freely around the stage and carefully examine every detail ・Compare the current surroundings with the scenery you saw before ・If you find an anomaly, turn back. If there is no anomaly, choose the correct action, such as ringing the bell or moving forward ・Continue making the correct decisions to advance your exploration and escape ■ Features ・Gameplay built around observation and memory ・A zoom function that lets you inspect small details ・A pace suited for short play sessions ・Different situations appear at random during each loop ・Text-driven presentation and charming characters inspired by Touhou Project ・New stages added through updates, with more planned for the future! ■ Recommended For Players Who ・Enjoy games that test observation and memory ・Want an experience they can focus on for a short amount of time ・Love the world of Touhou Project ■ Supported Information Languages: Japanese / English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean Price: Free to play (contains advertisements) ■ Copyright Notice This game is a derivative fan work based on Touhou Project. Touhou Project is the copyrighted work of Team Shanghai Alice. © Team Shanghai Alice / © GamingGentoo
Gridlock Escape
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Outsmart the traffic jam. Gridlock Escape turns gridlocked city streets into satisfying sliding puzzles. Move each vehicle only along its lane, plan several steps ahead, and free the red escape car through the exit. PROGRESS THROUGH THE CITY Work through 32 carefully designed puzzles across four themed chapters. Each chapter introduces deeper traffic patterns, longer blocker chains, and tighter spaces at a steady pace. COME BACK FOR A NEW CHALLENGE Take on a daily puzzle, build your streak, and collect rewards for returning. MAKE THE CITY YOURS Earn coins by solving puzzles and completing achievements. Spend them in the on-device shop on car skins, board themes, escape trails, and hint packs. All virtual items use coins earned in the game—there are no real-money purchases or subscriptions. CHASE EVERY ACHIEVEMENT Complete perfect escapes, win without hints, and build consecutive-clear streaks to earn coins and trophies. PLAY YOUR WAY • Use hints when you need a nudge • Adjust interface text size • Add unique vehicle patterns for color-blind accessibility • Enable high contrast and reduced motion • Control music, sound effects, and haptics • Play in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Hindi The core puzzle campaign and progression can be played offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anomaly at 13.0 against Gridlock Escape's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anomaly ships an update every 9 days, Gridlock Escape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anomaly | Gridlock Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SHOHEI YAMAMOTO | Nocturnal Devs |
In-app purchases
Anomaly
No in-app purchases
Gridlock Escape
No in-app purchases









