Comparison

Turngrid vs Total Synthesis

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

Head to head
About

Turngrid

An addictive arrow puzzle game that tests your logic and quick thinking. Tap arrows in the correct sequence to clear the grid before time runs out, while managing limited lives and adapting to new challenges. Sharpen your problem-solving skills with over 3,000 levels.

Highlights
  • 3,000+ challenging levels
  • Special arrow mechanics
  • Time-limited challenges
  • Limited lives system
  • Brain-training puzzles
  • Simple controls, tricky puzzles
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Turngrid – Think Fast. Clear the Arrows! Every arrow has a direction. Every move matters. Can you clear the grid before time runs out? Welcome to Turngrid, an addictive arrow puzzle game that puts your logic, strategy, and quick thinking to the test! Tap arrows in the right order, find the path to freedom, and clear the board. Sounds simple? Think again! As you progress, tricky arrow arrangements and special arrow mechanics bring new challenges that will keep you thinking. But watch out! The clock is ticking, and your lives are limited. One wrong move could cost you precious chances. Plan carefully, react quickly, and find the perfect sequence to win! HOW TO PLAY Tap arrows to move them in their indicated directions. Figure out the correct order to clear the grid. Adapt your strategy to special arrow mechanics and tricky layouts. Beat the clock before time runs out. Protect your limited lives and avoid costly mistakes. Clear the board to complete each level! GAME FEATURES 3,000+ Challenging Levels: Enjoy countless arrow puzzles that test your skills. Special Arrow Mechanics: Discover new twists that make every move more interesting. Time-Limited Challenges: Think fast and solve puzzles before the countdown ends. Limited Lives: Every mistake matters, so choose your moves wisely. Brain-Training Fun: Sharpen your logic, observation, and problem-solving skills. Simple Controls, Tricky Puzzles: Easy to learn, challenging to master. Satisfying Gameplay: Experience the thrill of clearing a complicated grid with the perfect sequence. Do you have what it takes to master every arrow? Download Turngrid now and put your puzzle-solving skills to the ultimate test!

About

Total Synthesis

Master organic chemistry with interactive lessons, flashcards, and practice exams. Engage in a roguelike deckbuilder game to contain a lab reaction. Offers a free trial with a single purchase to unlock all content.

Highlights
  • Electron pushing exercises
  • Mechanism training
  • Spaced review flashcards
  • Mock exams
  • Roguelike deckbuilder gameplay
  • Synthesis chain challenges
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Intended for Organic Chemistry students. Push electrons, learn the mechanisms, match reagents, learn the structures, and much more. STUDY Drills, lessons, flashcards with spaced review, mock exams, a review queue. For: Organic Chemistry I and II. The MCAT’s Chemical and Physical Foundations and Biological and Biochemical Foundations sections. Post-bacc and continuing-ed refreshers. 24 topics · 1,000+ practice items · 28 flashcard decks · 114 mechanisms · 411 graded scenes Hands-on: the arrow pusher, mechanism trainer, synthesis chains. Free: Foundations and acid–base in full, with the arrow pusher for substitution, elimination and alkene addition. Daily practice and error review across every topic. The first sublevel of the game. PLAY The lab. An Organic Chemistry themed roguelike deckbuilder. A runaway reaction in the university’s lab needs to be contained. free: The first sublevel Free to try. One purchase unlocks everything. No subscriptions, no microtransactions.

Screenshots

Turngrid4 screens
Total Synthesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

Turngrid and Total Synthesis both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Total Synthesis's written reviews are positive against 60% of Turngrid's. Total Synthesis also leads on ads (none vs shown). Turngrid's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Turngrid sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Total Synthesis 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Turngrid against 5.0 for Total Synthesis. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turngrid has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Turngrid's written reviews are positive against 100% of Total Synthesis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Turngrid versus Total Synthesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurngridTotal Synthesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB70 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developer远翔 张Sinter Labs LLC

Customer experience

Turngrid

All ratings2,397 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Total Synthesis

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Turngrid

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Mini Coin Package$1.99
  • Mini Bundle$4.99
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  • Small Coin Package$7.99
  • Grid Core Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Coin Package$14.99
  • Grid Plus Bundle$19.99
  • Large Coin Package$29.99
  • Grid Pro Bundle$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
1 purchases

Total Synthesis

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Turngrid free?
Turngrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Total Synthesis free?
Total Synthesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Turngrid or Total Synthesis?
Total Synthesis is rated higher. Turngrid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Total Synthesis averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Turngrid or Total Synthesis have ads?
Turngrid shows ads; Total Synthesis does not.
Which is updated more often, Turngrid or Total Synthesis?
Turngrid ships an update every 4 days, and Total Synthesis every 4 days. Most recently, Turngrid was updated on November 13, 2026 and Total Synthesis on November 13, 2026.

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