Comparison

Gridly vs PictoGrid

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

Head to head
About

Gridly

Features
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Relax and challenge your mind with Gridly, a fun and intuitive picture logic puzzle game. Solve puzzles by filling in the correct cells based on the number clues and reveal beautiful pixel art as you progress. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, Gridly offers a relaxing and satisfying puzzle experience. Features A variety of picture logic puzzles Simple and intuitive controls Zoom and pan support for comfortable gameplay Mistake checking Helpful hint system Auto-save to continue anytime Clean and modern dark theme Enjoy solving puzzles, improve your logical thinking, and discover beautiful pixel art with every completed

About

PictoGrid

Features
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Uncover charming pixel pictures, one clue at a time. PictoGrid is a clean, relaxing nonogram (picross) game that turns logic into art. Read the number clues, decide which squares to fill, and watch a hidden picture take shape. No guessing—just satisfying deduction at your own pace. PLAY YOUR WAY • Progress through stages from 5x5 to 20x20 • New 15x20, 20x15, and 20x20 modes for bigger pictures • Check the minimap to see the whole grid at a glance • Use a hint when you need a gentle nudge • Undo and redo moves with confidence • Spot completed rows and columns at a glance MADE FOR FOCUS A calm, distraction-free design and smooth controls keep the puzzle front and center. Start with a quick grid on a break or settle in for a tougher challenge whenever you want to exercise your brain and unwind. Fill the grid. Reveal the picture. Enjoy that satisfying final square.

Screenshots

Gridly3 screens
PictoGrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridly at none against PictoGrid's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. PictoGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gridly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gridly ships an update every 4 days, PictoGrid every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Gridly versus PictoGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridlyPictoGrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersungyeol yoonSeungHoon Kam

In-app purchases

None

Gridly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PictoGrid

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Gridly free?
Gridly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PictoGrid free?
PictoGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gridly or PictoGrid have ads?
Both Gridly and PictoGrid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gridly or PictoGrid?
Gridly ships an update every 4 days, and PictoGrid every 5 days. Most recently, Gridly was updated on October 9, 2026 and PictoGrid on October 11, 2026.

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