Comparison

Stellar Crush Universe vs Gridlock Tactics

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

Head to head
About

Stellar Crush Universe

Embark on a match-3 adventure across a hand-painted cosmos with over 500 levels. Forge powerful cosmic abilities like comets and supernovas to clear gems and achieve objectives. Enjoy a unique journey with original music and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • 500 levels across 25 universes
  • Forge comets, novas, and supernovas
  • Collect and lock-breaking objectives
  • Daily rewards and achievements
  • Original music and sound design
  • iCloud cloud save
Features
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Match gems. Forge supernovas. Cross a painted cosmos. Stellar Crush Universe is a match-3 adventure across 600 levels and 30 themed universes, from your warm Home Solar System to the crimson Pulsar Zone, the petal folds of the Rose Nebula and the black glass gardens of the Obsidian Reef. FORGE COSMIC POWERS Match 4 gems to forge a comet that blasts a whole line. Corner a match to ignite a nova. Line up 5 and hold a SUPERNOVA — a star that erases every gem of a color, or wipes the entire board when two collide. A JOURNEY, NOT A LIST Your ship flies a road through painted worlds, each with its own planets, gems and sky. Every victory sends it on to the next port; every new universe is revealed with its own colors and its own music mood. CHASE EVERY STAR Passing is just the beginning: every level holds three stars, and the map remembers which ones you left behind. Finish objectives early and spare moves detonate into a STELLAR RUSH of bonus points. Take a detour off any universe for five extra levels, and the Cosmic Trial for a new puzzle every day. MADE TO BE FELT Bursting gem shards, thundering supernovas, a soundtrack and soundscapes composed for this game alone. Your progress saves to iCloud and follows you to any device. - 600 levels across 30 hand-named universes - Comets, novas, and supernovas to forge and combine - Collect and lock-breaking objectives that finish in a Stellar Rush - Daily rewards on a 7-day streak, daily missions, achievements, and booster packs - Original music, ambiances, and sound design - iCloud cloud save — never lose your journey - Play free; optional life packs if you want more tries The cosmos is generated, the danger is real, and the next star is always almost in reach. Launch when ready, captain.

About

Gridlock Tactics

Features
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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

Stellar Crush Universe4 screens
Gridlock Tactics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridlock Tactics at none against Stellar Crush Universe's 5. Stellar Crush Universe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Stellar Crush Universe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Gridlock Tactics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stellar Crush Universe ships an update every 5 days, Gridlock Tactics every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stellar Crush Universe versus Gridlock Tactics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar Crush UniverseGridlock Tactics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNexus Applications LLCRHG Consulting PTY LTD

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stellar Crush Universe

One-time5
  • 5 Lives$0.99
  • Booster Pack$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
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  • 20 Lives$2.99
  • Booster Crate$4.99
None

Gridlock Tactics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stellar Crush Universe free?
Stellar Crush Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridlock Tactics free?
Gridlock Tactics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stellar Crush Universe or Gridlock Tactics have ads?
Both Stellar Crush Universe and Gridlock Tactics show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stellar Crush Universe or Gridlock Tactics?
Stellar Crush Universe ships an update every 5 days, and Gridlock Tactics every 9 days. Most recently, Stellar Crush Universe was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gridlock Tactics on October 29, 2026.

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