The Grid Platformer vs Space Run 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Grid Platformer
Embark on a retro-style 2D side-scrolling adventure as a transformed automotronic man. Run, jump, and smash through 12 action-packed levels to escape a strange digital world. Experience fast-paced gameplay with amazing retro graphics.
- 2D side-scrolling adventure
- Retro graphics
- 12 action-packed levels
- Run, jump, and smash mechanics
- Fast-paced gameplay
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The Grid is an amazing action packed 2D side-scrolling adventure game from Ape Apps. It combines retro platformer action with amazing retro graphics for a fast paced gaming experience that is out of this dimension! After a long days work in his lab, an unsuspecting computer scientist falls to sleep at his keyboard. He wakes up to find himself transformed into a glowing automotronic man trapped in a strange world known as The Grid. He must now run, jump, and smash his way through 12 action packed levels as he tries to escape from The Grid. **Special Credit** The music for The Grid came from Kevin MacLeod at incompetech. Search for him online, he's got some awesome tracks!
Space Run 3D
Navigate challenging space platforms in this endless runner. Swipe to move sideways and avoid falling into holes. Experience fast-paced, fun gameplay.
- 3D space platform running
- Sideways swipe controls
- Obstacle avoidance
- Endless gameplay
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It is super fun to run through the Space platform. Running sideways can be possible to touch in any direction. Watch out from the holes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Grid Platformer at 4.8 against Space Run 3D's 4.0. The Grid Platformer also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Space Run 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Grid Platformer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Run 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Grid Platformer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grid Platformer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Grid Platformer ships an update every 9 months, Space Run 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Grid Platformer | Space Run 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | Nomadic Bear Games |
Customer experience
The Grid Platformer
Space Run 3D
In-app purchases
The Grid Platformer
- Advertising Removal$1.99
Space Run 3D
No in-app purchases
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