Comparison

Celestial Swap vs GridSpace Crosswords

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

Head to head
About

Celestial Swap

Features
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A magical match-and-swap adventure designed for everyone. Celestial Swap is a quiet little game you can simply spend time with. Thereโ€™s no AI. There are no ads. No data collection. No endless distractions. Just you, a sky full of stars, and a game to enjoy at your own pace. Relax beneath the stars, chase your highest score, and enjoy a little moment of magic. Features โ€ข Relaxing celestial puzzle gameplay โ€ข Match and swap glowing tiles beneath the stars โ€ข Chase your own highest score at your own pace โ€ข Beautiful cosmic visuals and calming atmosphere โ€ข Designed for everyone No pressure. No drama. Just a little space to relax and play.

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

Celestial Swap3 screens
GridSpace Crosswords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GridSpace Crosswords at Free against Celestial Swap's $0.99. Celestial Swap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

GridSpace Crosswords is free to download; Celestial Swap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Celestial Swap versus GridSpace Crosswords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCelestial SwapGridSpace Crosswords
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLizann EpleySkipstone Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Celestial Swap

No in-app purchases

None

GridSpace Crosswords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Celestial Swap free?
Celestial Swap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridSpace Crosswords free?
GridSpace Crosswords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Celestial Swap or GridSpace Crosswords have ads?
GridSpace Crosswords shows ads; Celestial Swap does not.

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