Comparison

Word Slide Puzzle vs GridBurst

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

Head to head
About

Word Slide Puzzle

Rearrange letter tiles on a 5x5 grid to form five-letter words based on clues. Enjoy 73 handcrafted levels with various timer modes and visual feedback. Play offline with iCloud sync for progress and purchases.

Highlights
  • 5x5 grid word puzzles
  • Clue-based hints
  • Multiple timer modes
  • Offline play
  • iCloud sync
  • 73 handcrafted levels
Features
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Slide letter tiles around a 5×5 grid until every row and column spells a valid five-letter word matching its clue. FiveByFive is a crossword you solve by rearranging tiles — no typing required. The first 10 levels are free to play, with a small cross-promotion ad on the menu screen; unlock all 73 with a one-time purchase to remove ads for good, with no subscription and no in-game currency. HOW TO PLAY • Drag tiles to rearrange letters in the 5×5 grid • Each row and each column must form a real 5-letter word • Read the across and down clues below the grid for hints • Correct words lock in place and change color — keep going until the whole grid is solved FEATURES • 73 handcrafted puzzle levels with progressive unlock • Clue system with across and down hints for every word • Timer modes: play relaxed, speedrun with a count-up timer, or challenge yourself with a countdown • Track personal best times and countdown streaks • Per-level color themes plus customizable background families • Visual feedback — tiles lock, colors shift, and celebrations when you complete a level • Plays fully offline — no account, no internet required • iCloud sync keeps your progress and purchase across your devices • Accessibility support including Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion FREE TO TRY The first 10 levels are completely free, with a small ad on the menu screen. Love it? Unlock the full game with a one-time purchase — all 73 levels today, plus any future levels we add, and the ad is gone for good. No subscription, no in-game currency. Family Sharing supported — one purchase covers your household. Start free with Level 1 — solve at your own pace, or race the clock.

About

GridBurst

A vibrant block puzzle game designed for relaxation and ease of play. Enjoy a calming experience with straightforward mechanics.

Highlights
  • Simple block puzzle gameplay
  • Relaxing experience
  • Colorful design
  • Easy to learn
Features
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A colorful block puzzle game that's simple to learn and relaxing to play.

Screenshots

Word Slide Puzzle4 screens
GridBurst3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GridBurst at none against Word Slide Puzzle's shown. GridBurst also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Word Slide Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GridBurst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Word Slide Puzzle against 5.0 for GridBurst. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Slide Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, GridBurst weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Word Slide Puzzle versus GridBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Slide PuzzleGridBurst
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChristopher BouquetTHINKLAB LLC

Customer experience

Word Slide Puzzle

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GridBurst

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Word Slide Puzzle

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
1 purchases

GridBurst

One-time1
  • Daily Plus$3.99

Questions

Is Word Slide Puzzle free?
Word Slide Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridBurst free?
GridBurst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Slide Puzzle or GridBurst?
Word Slide Puzzle and GridBurst are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Word Slide Puzzle or GridBurst have ads?
Word Slide Puzzle shows ads; GridBurst does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Slide Puzzle or GridBurst?
Word Slide Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and GridBurst weekly. Most recently, Word Slide Puzzle was updated on October 25, 2026 and GridBurst on October 24, 2026.

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