Comparison

Gridrise vs MindGrid

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

Head to head
About

Gridrise

A logic puzzle game where you solve Skyscrapers puzzles to complete skylines. Features daily challenges, contextual hints, and a vast library of puzzles without advertisements.

Highlights
  • Skyscrapers logic puzzles
  • Daily Game of the Day
  • Contextual hints for deductions
  • 15,000+ puzzles
  • No advertisements
Features
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Master Skyscrapers, the classic logic puzzle also known as Towers. Solve a shared Game of the Day, learn every deduction with contextual hints, and explore 15,000 fair puzzles with no ads. Every row and column contains each tower height exactly once. The clues around the grid tell you how many towers are visible, but taller towers hide everything behind them. Use pure logic to complete the skyline.

About

MindGrid

Features
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In a world where we rely on smartphones for basic math, MindGrid brings your mental calculation skills back to life. Whether you are an adult looking to keep your mind sharp or a student mastering arithmetic, MindGrid turns math into an addictive, rewarding daily habit. No math degree required—just pure logic, strategy, and fun! HOW TO PLAY It sounds simple, but it gets tricky fast: 1. Look at the target number at the end of the row. 2. Fill the empty grid cells with numbers and operators (+, −, ×, ÷). 3. Make the row calculate exactly to the target number to clear it! WHY YOU’LL LOVE MINDGRID: • 1,500 Handcrafted Levels: Progress through 10 difficulty tiers—from Beginner grids with simple addition to Legendary tiers featuring massive grids and all four operators. • 100% Privacy Focused: No tracking, no data collection, and no hidden sign-ups. Your progress stays safely on your device. • Daily Challenges: A fresh puzzle every single day tailored to your skill level. Complete it to earn 2× coin rewards! • Combos & Achievements: Place correct answers back-to-back to build up to 10× combos. Unlock 20 unique milestones on your journey to becoming a Math Legend. • Make It Yours: Earn coins just by playing to unlock 5 beautiful color themes (like Dreamy Lavender and Golden Sunset) and 5 stunning backgrounds (including Galaxy and Nature). THE PERFECT BRAIN WORKOUT FOR: • Adults & Casual Puzzlers: If you love Sudoku, Wardle, or crosswords, MindGrid is your next daily obsession. Keep your cognitive functions sharp, improve your focus, and de-stress after a long day. • Students & Educators: A perfect, ad-free classroom tool. Perfect for kids learning arithmetic, students sharpening their speed, or parents looking for productive screen time. Download MindGrid today and start your daily puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

Gridrise4 screens
MindGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindGrid at none against Gridrise's 1. MindGrid also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). Gridrise's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Gridrise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MindGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gridrise ships an update every 3 weeks, MindGrid every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Gridrise versus MindGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridriseMindGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB47 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMikulas DiteMohan Reddy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gridrise

One-time1
  • Gridrise Full Game$3.99
None

MindGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gridrise free?
Gridrise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindGrid free?
MindGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gridrise or MindGrid have ads?
Neither Gridrise nor MindGrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gridrise or MindGrid?
Gridrise ships an update every 3 weeks, and MindGrid every 3 months. Most recently, Gridrise was updated on October 16, 2026 and MindGrid on October 25, 2026.

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