# Logic Grid Puzzles vs Gridlock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridlock at none against Logic Grid Puzzles's 11. Gridlock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Logic Grid Puzzles's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 3) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logic Grid Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gridlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gridlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Grid Puzzles has 39K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logic Grid Puzzles | Gridlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-crack-the-code/id1521715985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Egghead Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/809161928) | [Bart Kneepkens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521716288) |

## What reviewers say

### Logic Grid Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Word, #162 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a collection of unique logic grid puzzles. Progress from beginner to master with increasing difficulty and multiple grid sizes. Utilize smart hints, auto-X, and multi-level undo to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

**Highlights:** 100 unique logic puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Multiple puzzle sizes, Unlimited smart hints, Auto-X for faster entry, Multi-level undo, Error checking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Puzzles Per Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Vol 1, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 2, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 3, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 4, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 5, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 6, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 7, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 8, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 9, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hints
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional puzzle clues that don't make sense
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 🐛 Repeated puzzles in purchased packs
- 💡 Need for a 'clear all completed' option
- 💡 Desire for more puzzle variety and topics

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle grid freezing/scaling issues on smaller screens
- Incorrect puzzle solutions or clues

**Requested features**

- Option to show timer and 'expert' time for each puzzle
- Ability to mark 'maybe' options in the grid
- Customizable grid display (e.g. color-coded rows/columns)
- Puzzle pack options sorted by difficulty level


### Gridlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-crack-the-code/id1521715985)

A simple puzzle game designed to enhance your mathematical abilities. Solve equations to eliminate numbers and crack the code. Regular play can significantly boost your math skills.

**Highlights:** Math skill improvement, Equation-based puzzles, Code cracking mechanics, Daily challenges, Number elimination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logic Grid Puzzles free?

Logic Grid Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gridlock free?

Gridlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Logic Grid Puzzles or Gridlock?

Gridlock is rated higher. Logic Grid Puzzles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Gridlock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Logic Grid Puzzles or Gridlock have ads?

Neither Logic Grid Puzzles nor Gridlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Logic Grid Puzzles or Gridlock?

Logic Grid Puzzles ships an update fortnightly, and Gridlock fortnightly. Most recently, Logic Grid Puzzles was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gridlock on October 5, 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.*