Comparison

Grid Master vs Tangled Words

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

Head to head
About

Grid Master

This app combines three classic logic puzzles: path drawing, tile fitting, and bridge building. It offers hundreds of handcrafted levels with progressive difficulty and a relaxing, timer-free experience. Train your mind with these engaging brain-boosting challenges.

Highlights
  • Three distinct game modes: Zip, Patches, Hashi
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Progressive difficulty
  • No timers or move limits
  • Minimalist aesthetics
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Looking for a single puzzle game that offers infinite variety? ZIP, Patches & Hashi seamlessly fuses three beloved logic mechanics into one sleek, brain-boosting package. Challenge your spatial awareness, pattern recognition, and deductive reasoning through hundreds of handcrafted levels. THREE MECHANICS, ONE APP 1. ZIP & LINE DRAWIN > Smooth, satisfying continuous path drawing. > Trace through every node on the board without overlapping or doubling back. 2. PATCHES > Intricate geometric grid puzzles. > Fit polyomino shapes and patchwork tiles together to fill the board perfectly. 3. HASHI BRIDGES > The classic Japanese island-connecting puzzle (Hashiwokakero). > Draw single and double bridges between numbered nodes to clear the grid using pure logic. KEY FEATURES > 3 Distinct Game Modes: Switch instantly between Zip, Patched and Hashi bridges. > Progressive Difficulty: Gentle learning curves for beginners with deep, mind-bending grids for puzzle veterans. > Relaxing Experience: No timers, no move limits, and no artificial pressure. Play at your own pace. > Minimalist Aesthetics: Crisp visuals, clean color palettes, and subtle haptic feedback. Train your mind and test your logic every day. Download Zip, Patch & Hashi now!

About

Tangled Words

Decode scrambled phrases by swapping letters and using number and picture clues. Enjoy endless cryptogram challenges with satisfying feedback. Hints are available when you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Scrambled phrase decoding
  • Number and picture clues
  • Letter-swapping gameplay
  • Endless challenges
  • Helpful hints
  • Satisfying feedback
Features
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Every phrase is scrambled. Every number and picture is a clue. Put each letter back where it belongs and watch the answer unfold. Tangled Words blends cryptograms with tactile letter-swapping puzzles. Tap two tiles or drag one letter onto another to swap them. Correct placements lock in, while mistakes cost a heart. WHAT YOU'LL PLAY • Endless cryptogram challenges • Number and picture clue modes • Movie titles, music, proverbs, quotes, books, places, science, nature, history, food, sports, idioms, space, and inventions • Hard and Super Hard challenge levels • Helpful hints when a phrase has you tangled • Satisfying sound, animation, and haptic feedback Untangle the letters, crack the code, and reveal the phrase.

Screenshots

Grid Master4 screens
Tangled Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

Grid Master and Tangled Words are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Grid Master sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tangled Words sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Grid Master versus Tangled Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid MasterTangled Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoogalab SLHuseyin Bener Bozkurt

Customer experience

Grid Master

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

Tangled Words

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Grid Master

One-time6
  • Pack_1$2.99
  • Pack_2$4.99
  • No Ads$6.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads pack$9.99
  • Pack_3$9.99
  • Pack_5$44.99
7 purchases

Tangled Words

One-time7
  • Pocket Coins$1.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Coin Stack$7.99
Show 4 more
  • Coin Pouch$12.99
  • Coin Box$29.99
  • Coin Chest$54.99
  • Word Vault$99.99

Questions

Is Grid Master free?
Grid Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tangled Words free?
Tangled Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grid Master or Tangled Words have ads?
Both Grid Master and Tangled Words show ads.

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