Comparison

Grid vs Magnet Sort

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

Head to head
About

Grid

Features
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GRIDLOCK is a strategic, grid-based logic puzzle for players who think several moves ahead. There's no timer pressure, no reflexes required, and no luck involved โ€” just pure spatial reasoning and planning. HOW IT WORKS Tap a cell and watch the effect ripple to its neighbors. Simple to learn, but every level adds a new rule that changes how you have to think. TEN LEVELS, TEN DIFFERENT CHALLENGES - Level 1 โ€” Toggle Neighbors: learn the core mechanic - Level 2 โ€” Wrapped Edges: the grid's borders connect to each other - Level 3 โ€” Locked Cells: plan your route around cells you can't touch - Level 4 โ€” Moving Obstacles: predict a patrol pattern before you move - Level 5 โ€” Limited Moves: every single move counts - Level 6 โ€” Multiple Objectives: satisfy several win conditions at once - Level 7 โ€” One-Way Cells: directional tiles that only ripple one way - Level 8 โ€” Number Constraints: cells with values that wrap on overflow - Level 9 โ€” Hidden Cells: uncover concealed information by playing around it - Level 10 โ€” Master Gridlock: every mechanic, combined, in one final puzzle Difficulty ramps up fast โ€” Level 2 is already hard, and it only gets tougher from there. Every puzzle is solvable and has been verified to have a real solution, so if you're stuck, the answer is always findable. FEATURES - 10 hand-crafted, guaranteed-solvable puzzles - Undo and Reset so you can experiment freely - A 3-tier hint system that nudges without spoiling the solve - Move counters, timers, and a scoring system that rewards efficiency - Progress and best scores saved automatically to your device - Haptic feedback you can toggle on or off - Full iPad support with a responsive, scaling grid - 100% offline โ€” no account, no ads, no internet connection required GRIDLOCK is built for players who enjoyed games like nonograms, Lights Out, and sliding-tile puzzles, but want something with more strategic depth and rule variety. Think before you move.

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Magnet Sort

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A little order. A satisfying pull. Move your magnet over colorful nuts, pick up a matching group and drop it on the right tray. Every move changes the puzzle: plan ahead, keep a tray free and turn mixed stacks into a beautifully sorted board. RELAXING, NEVER RUSHED No timers. 160 hand-made levels that grow from gentle to truly tricky. Undo, shuffle or add an extra tray whenever you get stuck. A COZY WORKSHOP TO RESTORE Earn stars, bring six hand-painted workshop rooms back to life and assemble six collectible treasures. MAKE IT YOURS Unlock golden, chrome and rose-gold magnets, and sort sparkling gems, heart charms or buttons instead of nuts. ACHIEVEMENTS & GAME CENTER 13 achievements with hand-painted badges, plus Game Center leaderboards for levels and win streaks. PLAY YOUR WAY Free to play with optional in-app purchases and optional reward videos. No subscriptions. Lives refill over time, and your progress is saved on your device. Available in 14 languages. Privacy policy: https://halvrox.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
Magnet Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid at none against Magnet Sort's 3. Grid also leads on ads (none vs shown). Magnet Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Magnet Sort sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, Magnet Sort every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Grid versus Magnet Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridMagnet Sort
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUma GeleenHalvrox L.L.C.

In-app purchases

None

Grid

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Magnet Sort

One-time3
  • Welcome Kit$1.99
  • 500 Coins$2.99
  • 1,600 Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnet Sort free?
Magnet Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grid or Magnet Sort have ads?
Magnet Sort shows ads; Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid or Magnet Sort?
Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magnet Sort every 5 days. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 26, 2026 and Magnet Sort on October 31, 2026.

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