Comparison

Crystal Dig vs GridDrop

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

Head to head
About

Crystal Dig

Embark on an underground expedition combining classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure. Descend through handcrafted levels, battle geological bosses, and collect rare gems. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements in this crystal-themed puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Classic and Adventure game modes
  • 50 handcrafted adventure levels
  • 5 unique underground zones
  • Epic boss battles
  • Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, Undo
  • Gem collection with rarity tracking
  • 21 Game Center achievements
Features
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Embark on an expedition like no other! Crystal Dig: Gem Miner combines classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure that runs from Earth's crust to the frozen edge of the solar system. CLASSIC MODE Place blocks, clear lines, and chase your highest score. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging. Compete on the Game Center leaderboard! ADVENTURE MODE Dig through 400 handcrafted levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground layers. Tunnel from the Surface of Earth down to the Magma Core, then leave the planet behind and keep digging. EIGHT WORLDS TO EXPLORE - Earth - from the Surface down to the Magma Core - Mars - dust plains, iron sands and the Olympus Core - Venus - cloud decks, sulfur flats and crushing pressure deeps - Mercury - sun scar, crater deeps and a molten core - Europa - ice crust, slush layers and a hidden ocean - Titan - methane haze, hydrocarbon dunes and a cryo core - Miranda - verona cliffs, a fractured shell and a frozen core - Triton - nitrogen frost, diamond ice and Neptune's Anchor BOSS BATTLES 40 guardians stand between you and the depths, one at the end of every layer. Crack open the Crystal Geode, outsmart the Earth Snake, awaken an Ancient Fossil, confront the Magma Heart, and face whatever waits beneath each new world. SEASONAL EVENTS Every season brings a new look to the mine: Halloween in October, Autumn Harvest in November, Winter Holidays in December and New Year into January. Collect seasonal tokens as you clear lines and claim rewards along the event track. DAILY DEALS Check the store every day for a new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift. FEATURES - Two distinct game modes: Classic and Adventure - 400 adventure levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground zones - 40 epic boss battles, each with its own mechanic - A solar system map for travelling between worlds - Four seasonal events, each with its own look and a 25-step reward track - A new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift every day - Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, and Undo - Gem collection with rarity tracking - 28 Game Center achievements to unlock - Distinct visuals and atmosphere for every world - Full support for 7 languages Mine gems, clear lines, conquer legendary bosses, and become the ultimate Gem Hunter!

About

GridDrop

A relaxing block puzzle game where players drag and place blocks to clear rows and columns. Build combos, beat high scores, and enjoy offline play. Easy to learn, satisfying to master.

Highlights
  • Drag and place blocks
  • Clear rows and columns
  • Build massive combos
  • Beat high scores
  • Offline play
  • Easy to learn
Features
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Relax and challenge your mind with GridDrop: Puzzle Game. Drag and place blocks onto the board, clear rows and columns, build massive combos, and beat your high score. Easy to learn, satisfying to master, and playable anywhere without an internet connection.

Screenshots

Crystal Dig4 screens
GridDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridDrop at none against Crystal Dig's 7. Crystal Dig's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Crystal Dig sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GridDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crystal Dig against 5.0 for GridDrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crystal Dig ships an update every 4 days, GridDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Crystal Dig versus GridDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystal DigGridDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaco Truck GamesNabeel Barakat

Customer experience

Crystal Dig

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GridDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Crystal Dig

One-time7
  • Handful of Crystals$0.99
  • Pouch of Crystals$2.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$3.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Sack of Crystals$4.99
  • Chest of Crystals$9.99
  • Vault of Crystals$19.99
None

GridDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crystal Dig free?
Crystal Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridDrop free?
GridDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crystal Dig or GridDrop?
Crystal Dig and GridDrop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Crystal Dig or GridDrop have ads?
Both Crystal Dig and GridDrop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crystal Dig or GridDrop?
Crystal Dig ships an update every 4 days, and GridDrop every 2 days. Most recently, Crystal Dig was updated on October 31, 2026 and GridDrop on November 5, 2026.

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