Comparison

Sequence vs GridSmash Deluxe

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

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Sequence

Features
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Sequence is an innovative pattern recall game where focus, timing, and precision matter. Every round adds pressure — one mistake breaks the flow. Five game modes: • STACK – Repeat the sequence. Add one step each round. • FRESH – A new random sequence every round. • CLOCK – 30-second arcade mode. Speed and streaks boost your score. • SHIFT – The grid shifts each round and the sequence grows. • ECHO – Replay the sequence backwards. CAMPAIGN INAUGURAL Progress through six SEQUENCES with five handcrafted levels each. Clear levels, earn stars, and unlock the next SEQUENCE. Stay sharp — and don’t break the sequence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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GridSmash Deluxe

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GridSmash is a block puzzle game about patience, planning, and the deeply satisfying moment when everything clicks into place. Place pieces on an 8x8 grid, fill rows and columns to clear space, and build huge combo chains to push your score higher and higher. There’s no timer, so every move is yours to think through. Easy to pick up, hard to master, and endlessly satisfying when the perfect placement opens up the board. In Classic mode, you drag pieces from the tray onto the grid and make every move count. When all three pieces are used, a new set appears. The game ends when none of the remaining pieces can fit, so success depends on smart planning, careful spacing, and knowing when to play safe or chase a massive combo. Scoring is all about momentum. Clear multiple lines at once for bigger bonuses, then keep the streak alive with consecutive clears to build powerful combo multipliers. As your score rises, you’ll also earn rotation tokens that let you rotate a piece at exactly the right moment. One good turn can save a run, rescue a crowded board, or unlock a huge scoring play. GridSmash also features a cast of wildly different characters you can choose from, each with their own personality, voice lines, visual style, and difficulty. Some are calm and focused, others loud, theatrical, chaotic, or completely unhinged. Your character doesn’t just change the look and feel of the game, but also the challenge itself. Easier characters give you more forgiving piece sets, while harder characters demand tighter play and reward bigger scoring potential. Whether you want a friendly companion, a smug showman, a dramatic chef, or a mad scientist cheering on your biggest clears, there’s a persona to match your style. For players who want a more structured challenge, Adventure Mode includes 15 hand-crafted levels with unique objectives, star ratings, and special board obstacles. Clear lines, hit score targets, survive long enough to win, or wipe the board clean while adapting to levels that change how you think about every move. Features: - Relaxed, no-timer block puzzle gameplay - Satisfying row and column clears - Deep combo-based scoring - Rotation tokens for strategic recovery plays - 15 handcrafted Adventure levels - A roster of distinct playable characters with unique personalities, voices, and difficulty levels - Game Center leaderboard support - Automatic high score saving

Screenshots

Sequence4 screens
GridSmash Deluxe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridSmash Deluxe at none against Sequence's 7. Sequence's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sequence sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GridSmash Deluxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequence ships an update every 4 days, GridSmash Deluxe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sequence versus GridSmash Deluxe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequenceGridSmash Deluxe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonas FalkPOMACS

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Sequence

One-time7
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • PULSE Campaign$1.99
  • CORE Campaign$1.99
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  • Full Access$2.99
  • GRAVITY Campaign$2.99
  • Precision Pack$4.99
  • Mastery Pack$9.99
None

GridSmash Deluxe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequence free?
Sequence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridSmash Deluxe free?
GridSmash Deluxe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sequence or GridSmash Deluxe have ads?
Neither Sequence nor GridSmash Deluxe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequence or GridSmash Deluxe?
Sequence ships an update every 4 days, and GridSmash Deluxe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sequence was updated on September 22, 2026 and GridSmash Deluxe on September 7, 2026.

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