Queens vs Hoot Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Queens sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hoot Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Queens ships an update monthly, Hoot Grid every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Queens | Hoot Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing PixelDian Technology Co., Ltd. | Taman Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Queens
Hoot Grid
In-app purchases
Queens
- 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
Hoot Grid
No in-app purchases









