Comparison

Shiftogram vs GridSpace Crosswords

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

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About

Shiftogram

This game offers a unique 4x4 mini-crossword experience where clues are randomized. Solve the clue, then strategically drag and drop letter tiles to fit words into the grid. A new puzzle is available daily to maintain your playing streak.

Highlights
  • 4x4 mini-crossword puzzles
  • Randomized clue order
  • Drag-and-drop tile placement
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Streak building
Features
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Shiftogram is a new take on a 4x4 mini-crossword puzzle- with a twist! Instead of numbered clues matching specific spots on the board, all of the clues are presented in a random order. First you solve the clue, then you figure out where each word belongs by dragging, dropping, and shifting letter tiles into the correct positions! A new puzzle is released daily- play each day to build your streak!

About

GridSpace Crosswords

Engage your vocabulary and deductive reasoning with unique diagramless crosswords. Solve puzzles on a blank grid, deducing black square placement and word positions. Offers multiple difficulty levels and game modes for a challenging yet relaxing experience.

Highlights
  • Diagramless crossword puzzles
  • 15 free puzzles across 3 difficulty levels
  • Weekly Spotlight puzzles with themes
  • Relaxed and Timed game modes
  • Offline play
  • Two visual themes
  • Accessibility features
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In a regular crossword, the grid tells you where every answer goes. In a diagramless crossword, it doesn't. The black squares are hidden, and working out the grid layout is half the challenge. GridSpace is dedicated to diagramless crosswords - a rare puzzle format that tests both your vocabulary and your deductive reasoning. You'll use the clues, the starting position, and crossword rules to work through each puzzle from a blank grid. HOW IT WORKS - You start with an empty grid and the position of the first clue - Solve clues and figure out where each answer belongs - Deduce where black squares go based on crossword rules like minimum word length and rotational symmetry - Every letter must belong to both an Across and a Down word FEATURES - 15 free puzzles across 3 difficulty levels (7x7, 9x9, and 11x11 grids) - Weekly Spotlight puzzles with unique themes - Relaxed and Timed game modes - Full undo/redo and autosave - 5 free hints to highlight any wrong letter; earn more by watching a short ad, or buy more in bulk - Two visual themes: Cosmic (dark with neon highlights) and Classic (light) - No login or sign-up required - Play offline, no internet needed to solve - Comprehensive accessibility: VoiceOver with custom navigation actions for grid, clues, and keyboard, plus Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion support MORE PUZZLES Want more? Additional puzzle packs are available for purchase. Never tried a diagramless crossword? The built-in "How to Play" guide and in-game tips cover everything you need to get started.

Screenshots

Shiftogram4 screens
GridSpace Crosswords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shiftogram at none against GridSpace Crosswords's shown. Shiftogram also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shiftogram versus GridSpace Crosswords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftogramGridSpace Crosswords
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBradley FrizzellSkipstone Inc.

Customer experience

Shiftogram

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GridSpace Crosswords

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shiftogram

No in-app purchases

None

GridSpace Crosswords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shiftogram free?
Shiftogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridSpace Crosswords free?
GridSpace Crosswords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shiftogram or GridSpace Crosswords have ads?
GridSpace Crosswords shows ads; Shiftogram does not.

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