GRID CRUNCH vs Animo Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GRID CRUNCH
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Relive the Retro Era! Simple yet deeply strategic. Experience the ultimate brain teaser on an 8x8 grid. Relive the nostalgia with vibrant pixel art and crisp retro sound effects. [How to Play] Place: Drag and drop blocks onto the 8x8 grid. Clear: Fill complete rows or columns to blast blocks away. Combo: Clear multiple lines at once for massive bonus points! Strategy: Think ahead! It is game over if you run out of space. [Key Features] Classic Retro Aesthetic: Beautifully crafted 8-bit style UI. Global Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide and claim your throne. Brain Training: Sharpen your mind with quick, engaging sessions. Supports English, Korean, and Japanese
Animo Core
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Your steps aren't just numbers, they're what brings your companions to life! Animo turns everyday walking into a cozy pet-collecting adventure. Every step hatches eggs, grows your companions, and keeps them happy. No timers, no pretending, just real movement. WALK TO HATCH & GROW Your first egg hatches in just 200 steps. Keep walking to level up your active companion and earn Kibble to feed them. Turn your daily walks, commutes, or travel days into progress for your companions. COLLECT 90+ COMPANIONS Discover 90+ unique companions across multiple lineages and 4 rarities. Hatch adorable creatures, discover rare companions, and watch them grow from Juvenile to fully-grown Adult. CHOOSE THEIR PATH Your choices shape who they become. Will your teen companion become an artist or a scientist? A chef or a pirate? Choose their path and create a collection that's uniquely yours. CARE & BUILD Feed your companions Kibble, Candy, and Elixirs to boost their mood. Use the steps you walk to unlock trees, lanterns, ponds, and more, then create a free-roaming garden for your companions to explore. PLAY & EARN REWARDS Progress through the 30-tier Stride Pass just by walking. Need a break? Take on quick training minigames that test your reflexes and memory for bonus rewards. BRING THEM TO LIFE IN AR Place your Animo in the real world. Watch them arrive with a magical umbrella parachute, feed them Kibble, play fetch, hunt for hidden crystals, and take photos with custom AR frames. CONNECT WITH FRIENDS Add friends with an invite code, compare your progress on the leaderboard, check out their companions, and show off your own collection. Walk. Hatch. Grow. Available in English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRID CRUNCH at none against Animo Core's 5. GRID CRUNCH also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Animo Core sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GRID CRUNCH asks for nothing beyond the download.
GRID CRUNCH ships an update every 2 days, Animo Core every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | GRID CRUNCH | Animo Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 348 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GA EUN YOO | KEITH TAKAWIRA |
In-app purchases
GRID CRUNCH
No in-app purchases
Animo Core
- Premium Animo Pass$5.991 Month
- Handful of Star Shards$0.49
- Pouch of Star Shards$2.99
- Premium Animo Pass$5.99
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- Vault of Star Shards$9.99









