Comparison

Equation Garden vs Gridlock Tactics

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

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Equation Garden

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# Equation Garden: Math Cross Puzzle A captivating offline math puzzle game designed to sharpen your logical thinking and arithmetic skills—no internet, no ads, no in-app purchases, just pure crossmath fun! ## Core Gameplay Inspired by classic crossmath puzzles, Equation Garden challenges you to fill in the grid with numbers (1-9) so that every horizontal and vertical equation is valid. Follow standard math rules (multiplication/division before addition/subtraction) and solve puzzles with unique solutions—perfect for training your brain while having fun. ## 50 Hand-Crafted Levels (Generated with Fixed Seed) Each level is carefully designed with progressive difficulty to keep you engaged: • Easy (1-10): 3x3-5x5 grids, addition/subtraction only—ideal for beginners to learn the rules. • Medium (11-25): 5x5 grids, add multiplication—boost your cross-reasoning skills. • Hard (26-40): 5x5-7x7 grids, include division (only whole numbers)—requires multi-step judgment. • Expert (41-50): 7x7 grids, mixed four operations—high cross-over, minimal hints, ultimate challenge. ## Star Rating & Progress Tracking • Earn up to 3 stars per level based on speed, accuracy, and hint usage. • Unlock new levels by completing the current one—replay completed levels to beat your best score. • Track your total stars and overall progress in the level selection screen. • All progress is saved locally—no data loss, no account required. ## Relaxing & Accessible Experience • Offline play: Enjoy anytime, anywhere, even in airplane mode. • Customizable audio: Toggle background music and sound effects to suit your preference. • Kid-friendly (Age 4+): Simple interface, clear rules, and no inappropriate content. • Universal design: Optimized for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models running iOS 13.0 or later—fits perfectly on every screen size with safe area adaptation. ## Why Choose Equation Garden? • 100% offline & ad-free—pure puzzle enjoyment without distractions. • 50 unique levels with deterministic generation (consistent puzzles every install). • Smooth SpriteKit-powered graphics with a light, casual aesthetic. • No personal data collection—complete privacy protection. Sharpen your math mind, challenge your logic, and grow your skills in the Equation Garden!

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Gridlock Tactics

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Welcome to the ultimate futuristic tactical strategy puzzle! Take command of tactical units on dynamic cyber grids. Plan your turns, trap enemy bots, and utilize high-impact power-ups including the sliding bomb mechanic to clear obstacles and turn the tide of battle. KEY FEATURES: • Strategic Turn-Based Grid: Plan every move with precision against intelligent AI opponents. • Sliding Bomb Power-ups: Launch kinetic explosives that slide across open tiles until collision for massive area-of-effect detonations. • Vibrant Cybernetic Themes: Unlock and play on Cyberpunk City, Deep Ocean, Mystical Forest, and Space Nebula tactical boards. • Fast-Paced Matches: Jump into high-intensity tactical rounds designed for quick, engaging mobile play. • Offline Gameplay: Play anywhere without requiring an active internet connection. • Privacy-First: No user accounts, sign-ups, or invasive tracking required. Engineered and published by RHG Consulting Pty Ltd.

Screenshots

Equation Garden3 screens
Gridlock Tactics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Equation Garden at none against Gridlock Tactics's shown. Equation Garden also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and in-app purchases 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 · 3 level
Equation Garden versus Gridlock Tactics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquation GardenGridlock Tactics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer云鹏 黄RHG Consulting PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Equation Garden

No in-app purchases

None

Gridlock Tactics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equation Garden free?
Equation Garden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gridlock Tactics free?
Gridlock Tactics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Equation Garden or Gridlock Tactics have ads?
Gridlock Tactics shows ads; Equation Garden does not.

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