Comparison

Grid vs The Sharps

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

Head to head
About

Grid

Features
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Grid turns live sports into real-time prediction contests you play with everyone else watching. As the game unfolds, quick Yes/No questions appear on your screen. Will the next drive end in a touchdown? Will Steph hit a three in the next two minutes? Lock in your answer before the timer runs out, watch it resolve live as the play happens, and climb the leaderboard against fans across the country. Everyone gets the same question at the same moment. You’re not playing alone on a private screen. You’re playing with the crowd, in real time, as it happens. ▸ HOW IT WORKS Join a live contest, answer prompts as the action unfolds, and build a streak with every correct call. The longer your streak, the bigger your payout. Cash out whenever you want, or keep riding it for the chance at a bigger prize. ▸ DESIGNED FOR EVERY FAN No odds, no point spreads, no betting knowledge required. If you can watch the game, you can play. Every contest is a fresh chance to climb the rankings. ▸ SOCIAL AND COMPETITIVE Play alongside friends, chat during contests, and compete on private leaderboards throughout every live event. ▸ REAL-TIME RESULTS Every question is powered by live game data and resolves automatically the moment the play concludes. Fast, transparent, seamless. ▸ TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Practice Contests: Play free with Grid Coins to sharpen your skills and compete casually. • Prize Contests: Enter eligible contests for the chance to win Grid Cash, redeemable for real-world prizes. ▸ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Claim free Grid Cash daily through in-app rewards, no purchase required. Additional sweepstakes entries are available by mail where permitted. Grid is a free-to-play prediction platform. No purchase is necessary to participate. Prize-based contests are operated as promotional sweepstakes and are void where prohibited. Participants must be at least 18 years old (21+ in certain jurisdictions) and physically located in an eligible region to enter Prize contests. Identity verification may be required for Grid Cash redemption. Apple is not a sponsor of, nor affiliated with, any contest or promotion offered within Grid.

About

The Sharps

Engage in simulated sports contests with strategic gameplay and live action. Compete against others, track your performance, and utilize research tools to make informed picks without real-money wagering.

Highlights
  • Free-to-play simulated bankroll contests
  • Live scores and gamecast updates
  • Matchup research and player props
  • Bankroll history and profile stats
  • Leaderboard competition
  • No real-money wagering
Features
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The Sharps is a free-to-play sports competition app built for players who want competition, strategy, and live sports action in one place. Create an account, join simulated bankroll contests, make picks, follow live scores, and track your results through standings, bankroll history, and profile stats. The app brings together contest play, matchup research, player props, live gamecast, and social features in a premium mobile experience designed for sports fans who want to compete without real-money wagering. - Free-to-play sports gaming with no real money required - Join simulated bankroll contests and compete against other players - Make picks across featured sports and track open and settled plays - Follow live scores and real-time gamecast updates - Use matchup research, trends, props, weather, and player data to make smarter picks - Monitor your bankroll, streaks, rankings, and performance history - Compete on leaderboards and build your Sharps profile - Enjoy a premium all-in-one mobile experience for sports competition, research, and live action - No real money wagering takes place in the app

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
The Sharps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Sharps at none against Grid's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Grid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Sharps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, The Sharps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Grid versus The Sharps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridThe Sharps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB63 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTaha SultanRobert McCall

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Grid

One-time3
  • Gridcoin $10$9.99
  • Gridcoin $25$24.99
  • Gridcoin $50$49.99
None

The Sharps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Sharps free?
The Sharps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid or The Sharps have ads?
Neither Grid nor The Sharps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid or The Sharps?
Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Sharps monthly. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 8, 2026 and The Sharps on October 25, 2026.

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