# Logic Grid Puzzles vs Retrogram

The clearest difference is rating: Logic Grid Puzzles at 4.8 against Retrogram's 4.4. Logic Grid Puzzles also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 320) and review sentiment (85% vs 66%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logic Grid Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Retrogram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Logic Grid Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Grid Puzzles has 39K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Logic Grid Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 66% of Retrogram's.

Logic Grid Puzzles ships an update every 2 weeks, Retrogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logic Grid Puzzles | Retrogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269/reviews)** | [4.4 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogram/id1537372328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 320 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Egghead Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/809161928) | [in Color](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537372330) |

## What reviewers say

### Logic Grid Puzzles

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Word, #177 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


### Retrogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogram/id1537372328)

Challenge your vocabulary with a daily word puzzle. Create as many words as possible from seven letters. Enjoy a stylish, retro-themed experience designed to sharpen your mind and introduce you to new words.

**Highlights:** Daily hand-made puzzles, Solve puzzles together via SharePlay, Apple Watch compatibility, No ads, Discover new words

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Puzzle (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Daily Puzzle (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Where in the World | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80s Dinner Party | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gaming Icons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stone Cold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flower Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dear Reader | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outer Rim | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Puzzle (For Life) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Retro aesthetic and clean interface design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 📚 Interesting word definitions and fun comments
- 🎮 Daily puzzle provides consistent engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($30-$80)
- 🚫 Misleading free-to-play model with paywall
- 📖 Inconsistent and limited word dictionary
- 🔄 Words accepted one day but rejected another
- ⏰ Only one puzzle per day (limited content)

**Reported bugs**

- Words marked as missed that were actually found
- Puzzle letters changing when spinning the wheel
- Apple Watch app no longer functioning
- Game progress deletion without explanation
- Inconsistent word acceptance across different puzzles

**Requested features**

- Access to previous/archived puzzles
- Multiple puzzles per day or puzzle difficulty levels
- Statistics tracking (completion rate, pangram frequency)
- Hint system that doesn't impact streak
- Word find rate percentages for context


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logic Grid Puzzles free?

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

### Is Retrogram free?

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

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

Logic Grid Puzzles is rated higher. Logic Grid Puzzles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Retrogram averages 4.4 from 320 ratings.

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

Neither Logic Grid Puzzles nor Retrogram shows ads.

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

Logic Grid Puzzles ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retrogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Logic Grid Puzzles was updated on October 11, 2026 and Retrogram on October 2, 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.*