Comparison

Grid vs Square Dog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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 — 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 — Toggle Neighbors: learn the core mechanic - Level 2 — Wrapped Edges: the grid's borders connect to each other - Level 3 — Locked Cells: plan your route around cells you can't touch - Level 4 — Moving Obstacles: predict a patrol pattern before you move - Level 5 — Limited Moves: every single move counts - Level 6 — Multiple Objectives: satisfy several win conditions at once - Level 7 — One-Way Cells: directional tiles that only ripple one way - Level 8 — Number Constraints: cells with values that wrap on overflow - Level 9 — Hidden Cells: uncover concealed information by playing around it - Level 10 — Master Gridlock: every mechanic, combined, in one final puzzle Difficulty ramps up fast — 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 — 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.

About

Square Dog

Features
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Find the only place each bulldog can go. Square Dog is a cosy logic game with quick levels, clear rules and a charming French bulldog as your guide. Every level can be solved without guessing: • One bulldog in every row • One bulldog in every column • One bulldog in every coloured region • Bulldogs cannot touch – not even diagonally Begin with gentle teaching levels that introduce one rule at a time. Boards grow and challenges become gradually trickier as your journey continues. PLAY YOUR WAY • 2,000 levels with one logical solution • Collect up to three bones on every level • Replay levels and improve your best result • Get explanatory hints when you are stuck • Try the Daily Paw Hunt with one attempt each day • Keep your daily streak alive • Compare records and achievements with Game Center • Keep progress across your Apple devices Square Dog has no banner ads and no forced ads after levels. Optional rewarded videos are available only when you choose extra help. Ready for your next paw?

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
Square Dog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grid at none against Square Dog's shown. Square Dog's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, Square Dog every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Grid versus Square Dog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridSquare Dog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUma GeleenNicki Larsen

In-app purchases

None

Grid

No in-app purchases

None

Square Dog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Square Dog free?
Square Dog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid or Square Dog have ads?
Square Dog shows ads; Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid or Square Dog?
Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Square Dog every 3 days. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 26, 2026 and Square Dog on October 24, 2026.

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