Comparison

GRID CRUNCH vs Animo Core

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

Head to head
About

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

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Animo Core

Features
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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/

Screenshots

GRID CRUNCH4 screens
Animo Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GRID CRUNCH ships an update every 2 days, Animo Core every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
GRID CRUNCH versus Animo Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRID CRUNCHAnimo Core
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB348 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGA EUN YOOKEITH TAKAWIRA

In-app purchases

None

GRID CRUNCH

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Animo Core

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Animo Pass$5.991 Month
One-time4
  • 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

Questions

Is GRID CRUNCH free?
GRID CRUNCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Animo Core free?
Animo Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GRID CRUNCH or Animo Core have ads?
Both GRID CRUNCH and Animo Core show ads.
Which is updated more often, GRID CRUNCH or Animo Core?
GRID CRUNCH ships an update every 2 days, and Animo Core every 6 days. Most recently, GRID CRUNCH was updated on October 2, 2026 and Animo Core on October 2, 2026.

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