Comparison

Fruit Idle vs MindGrid

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

Head to head
About

Fruit Idle

Features
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Fruit Idle is a single-player casual puzzle game where players strategically plant and harvest fruits to achieve target scores. Plant fruit seeds on the grid Fruits grow automatically over time Mature fruits release energy to boost nearby fruits Combine 3+ same fruits to harvest Plan your strategy and create chain reactions!

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

Fruit Idle4 screens
MindGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fruit Idle at weekly against MindGrid's every 3 months. MindGrid's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fruit Idle ships an update weekly, MindGrid every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Fruit Idle versus MindGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFruit IdleMindGrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.516 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB47 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer家香 郑Mohan Reddy

In-app purchases

None

Fruit Idle

No in-app purchases

None

MindGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fruit Idle free?
Fruit Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindGrid free?
MindGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fruit Idle or MindGrid have ads?
Neither Fruit Idle nor MindGrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fruit Idle or MindGrid?
Fruit Idle ships an update weekly, and MindGrid every 3 months. Most recently, Fruit Idle was updated on November 5, 2026 and MindGrid on November 5, 2026.

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