# Grapplo vs Crowd Jam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Crowd Jam at 76 against Grapplo's 3. Grapplo's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grapplo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Crowd Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grapplo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crowd Jam has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grapplo ships an update weekly, Crowd Jam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grapplo | Crowd Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapplo/id6798166451/reviews)** | [4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-jam-block-puzzle/id6814786308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 399 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +9 |
| Developer | [NAPHORA GAMES GROUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741971432) | [Panteon Yazilim Oyun Egitim Teknolojileri ve Hizmetleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/545605917) |

## What reviewers say

### Grapplo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapplo/id6798166451)

Master a challenging arcade game of timing and momentum. Swing through glowing caves, chaining combos and dodging hazards. Aim for high scores in bite-sized, addictive runs.

**Highlights:** One-tap slingshot controls, Glowing crystal caverns, Combo chaining, Collect stars, Dodge spiked hazards, Arcade flow and rhythm

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stars Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Skins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle: Special Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| PowerUp Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster Pack (Halloween) | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |


### Crowd Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-jam-block-puzzle/id6814786308)

A fast-paced logic puzzle game where you drag hollow blocks to fill spaces with stickmen before time runs out. Strategically plan your moves to unblock paths, manage capacities, and clear the grid.

**Highlights:** Drag hollow blocks from a packed grid, Match block capacities to the crowd, Unblock paths in the correct order, Beat the clock with stickmen jumping in, Solve locked, frozen, and changing-capacity blocks, Endless Mode for high scores, Continue tough puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack the Bus Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack 06 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack 08 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack NoAds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack NoAds Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack Basic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack NoAds Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack Boost Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack the Bus Pack 30 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grapplo free?

Grapplo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crowd Jam free?

Crowd Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grapplo or Crowd Jam?

Grapplo is rated higher. Grapplo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Crowd Jam averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do Grapplo or Crowd Jam have ads?

Both Grapplo and Crowd Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grapplo or Crowd Jam?

Grapplo ships an update weekly, and Crowd Jam every 6 days. Most recently, Grapplo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Crowd Jam on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*