Comparison

Queens vs Hoot Grid

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

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About

Queens

A calming logic puzzle game inspired by classic grid challenges. Solve intricate puzzles using pure deduction without any guesswork. Offers a relaxing experience with thoughtful levels and a clean design.

Highlights
  • Classic Queens-style logic puzzles
  • Inspired by Sudoku and Minesweeper deduction
  • Daily Challenge mode
  • Multiple board sizes
  • Clean and relaxing Zen design
  • Smart hint system
  • Play offline
Features
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Queens is a calm and satisfying logic puzzle game inspired by classic grid puzzles like Sudoku and Minesweeper. Enjoy a clean Queens-style challenge where every puzzle is solved through pure logic, not guessing. With simple rules, relaxing visuals, and thoughtful levels, Queens is easy to learn and rewarding to master. How to Play ● Place exactly One queen in each row. ● Place exactly One queen in each column. ● Place exactly One queen in each colored region. ● Queens cannot touch, even diagonally. ● Use logic and deduction to find the only solution. Key Features ● Classic Queens-style logic puzzles ● Inspired by Sudoku and Minesweeper-style deduction ● Daily Challenge ● Multiple board sizes ● Clean and relaxing Zen design ● Smart hint system ● Smooth controls and clear visuals ● Play offline ● No timer, no pressure ● Thousands of free puzzles Train your brain, relax your mind, and enjoy a fresh logic grid challenge every day with Queens.

About

Hoot Grid

A calming logic puzzle game where players place owls on a grid, following rules about rows, columns, and colored regions. It offers smart hints to guide players and a gentle challenge with progress saving.

Highlights
  • Place owls on grid
  • Row, column, and region rules
  • Owls cannot touch
  • Smart hints that teach
  • 190 puzzles
  • Progress saved on device
  • High contrast mode
Features
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Hoot Grid is a calm logic puzzle about placing owls on a colorful grid. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE Place one owl in every row, every column, and every colored region. Owls cannot touch each other, not even at the corners. One clear goal, endless clean deductions. HOW YOU PLAY • Tap to mark a cell that cannot hold an owl. • Tap again to clear an X. • Hold to place an owl when you are sure. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, and the board stays clear and readable so the puzzle is always the focus. SMART HINTS THAT TEACH Stuck? A hint shows one helpful next move and briefly explains why. Follow the highlighted cells to place an owl or mark Xs yourself, so the puzzle still feels like your solve. A GENTLE CHALLENGE Work through 190 puzzles across multiple board sizes. Each level starts with three lives, a live score rewards clean solving, and your progress is saved on your device so you can pick up right where you left off. READABLE BY DESIGN Turn on high contrast for stronger region borders. Clear shapes, strong boundaries, and sound controls keep the board readable without relying on color alone. NO FUSS No account is needed to start solving. No ads. No purchases. Just you, the grid, and the owls. Find the perfect perch.

Screenshots

Queens4 screens
Hoot Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoot Grid at none against Queens's 5. Hoot Grid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Queens's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Queens sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hoot Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hoot Grid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Queens's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoot Grid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Queens ships an update monthly, Hoot Grid every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Queens versus Hoot Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQueensHoot Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB36 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBeijing PixelDian Technology Co., Ltd.Taman Labs LLC

Customer experience

Queens

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Hoot Grid

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Queens

One-time5
  • Hint Pack 1$0.99
  • Hint Pack 2$1.99
  • Hint Pack 3$4.99
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  • Remove Forced Ads$6.99
  • Hint Pack 4$9.99
None

Hoot Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Queens free?
Queens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoot Grid free?
Hoot Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Queens or Hoot Grid?
Hoot Grid is rated higher. Queens averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hoot Grid averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Queens or Hoot Grid have ads?
Queens shows ads; Hoot Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Queens or Hoot Grid?
Queens ships an update monthly, and Hoot Grid every 4 weeks. Most recently, Queens was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hoot Grid on October 18, 2026.

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