Grid Arcade vs Ploop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grid Arcade
This app offers a collection of popular logic games like Minesweeper, Sudoku, 2048, and Links. Compete with friends in daily challenges, race against your personal bests, and unlock new visual themes. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with progress saved locally.
- Collection of logic games (Minesweeper, Sudoku, 2048, Links)
- Daily puzzle challenges
- Compete with friends
- Race against personal bests
- Unlockable color themes
- Local progress saving
- Ad-free option via one-time purchase
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8 puzzle games in one app: Sudoku, 2048, Minesweeper & more. Grid Game Arcade is your all-in-one puzzle game collection — logic, word, and number games in one clean, fast app. No account. No forced interruptions during gameplay. Play offline, anytime. THE GAMES • Minesweeper – Pure logic, no guessing. Outsmart the grid. • Sudoku – Classic number placement. Clean and distraction-free. • 2048 – Merge tiles and chase your high score. • Links – Connect every dot. Complete the grid in fewer moves. • Blocks – Drop pieces and clear lines. • Word Search – Find hidden words across themed puzzles. • Word Weaver – Build and connect words. • Color Flood – Fill the board in the fewest moves. COMPETE & CHALLENGE • Challenge friends on the exact same board • Async challenges — no accounts or sign-ups • Leaderboards via Game Center FEATURES • Daily challenges across all 8 games • Personal bests, streaks & stats • 40+ visual themes and styles • Fully playable offline • Free to play
Ploop
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Welcome to PLOOP: Block Puzzle Blast! The ultimate feel-good block puzzle game crafted for pure joy, relaxation, and competitive puzzle fun. Drop colorful toy blocks into the 8x8 grid, clear full rows and columns, and trigger explosive multi-line combo blasts with satisfying authentic sounds! Play solo offline to unwind in Zen Mode or race against the clock in Rush Frenzy, or jump into live online 1v1 Multiplayer duels with real-time Voice Chat and hilarious Voice Modulators! WHY YOU WILL LOVE PLOOP: 4 EXCITING GAME MODES: - 1v1 REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER: Duel players worldwide or challenge your friends with private room codes! Watch your opponent's moves live with real-time mini-board previews and send obstacle attack lines with multi-line combos. - LIVE VOICE CHAT & VOICE FX: Talk live during multiplayer matches with built-in voice changer effects (Helium, Robot, Monster, Chipmunk, Alien, and Echo) or instant one-tap mute. - CLASSIC MODE: The timeless strategic block puzzle experience. Place pieces carefully, build massive combo streaks, and climb the high score leaderboard. - ZEN RELAX: Pure unhurried tranquility. No timers, no pressure, no game over stress - just endless, soothing block-popping satisfaction. - RUSH FRENZY: 60 seconds on the clock! Every line clear awards bonus time. Think fast, clear rows in rhythm, and unleash maximum frenzy. 30 COLLECTIBLE BLOCK THEMES (ALL 100% FREE): Customize your entire board with 30 unique, handcrafted cartoon and toy skins: - Food & Treats: Sweet Candy Pop, Crispy Cookies, Glazed Donuts, Fresh Sushi, Delicious Pizza, and Juicy Watermelon - Retro & Arcade: 16-Bit Classic Retro, 3D Voxel Blocks, Cyber Neon, and Pixel Arcade - Mythic & Fantasy: Fierce Dragon Flame, Obsidian Dungeon Monster, and Steampunk Cogs - Nature & Animals: Cute Kitty Paws, Sakura Blossoms, Magic Crystals, Galaxy Stars, and Honey Comb Every single theme features bespoke sound effects, custom particle bursts, and handcrafted animations! TACTICAL BOOSTERS & SMART POWER-UPS: - Piece Tray Reroll: Stuck with tricky pieces? Reroll your tray for a fresh set and keep your combo alive. - Second Chance Revive: Clear crowded rows and rescue your game when moves run out. - Special Power Blocks: Detonate 3x3 Bombs and trigger Lightning Zaps for screen-clearing blasts. PREMIUM FEATURES: - 100% Free to Play - all 30 block skins unlocked with no paywalls - Play Offline anytime, anywhere - no internet connection required for single player modes - Ultra-smooth 120 FPS rendering on ProMotion displays with rich tactile haptic feedback - Dynamic Combo Multipliers with cheerful cartoon voice cheers and 3D stickers - Seamless responsive layout optimized for iPhone and all iPad screen sizes Download PLOOP: Block Puzzle Blast today and start popping!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ploop at none against Grid Arcade's 2. Ploop also leads on 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
Both are free to download. Grid Arcade sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ploop asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Grid Arcade | Ploop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Miguel Gutierrez | PT ROOSTERKID DIGITAL INDONESIA |
In-app purchases
Grid Arcade
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Arcade Pass$5.99
Ploop
No in-app purchases









