Comparison

The Grid Platformer vs Blobby's Quest

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 2D side-scrolling adventure
  • Retro graphics
  • 12 action-packed levels
  • Run, jump, and smash mechanics
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
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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!

About

Blobby's Quest

Embark on a thrilling adventure guiding a round creature through a dark dungeon filled with traps and obstacles. This action-packed jump and run game offers easy controls for all ages and can be played offline.

Highlights
  • 2D platformer gameplay
  • Action-packed jump and run
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Easy and precise controls
  • Single-player experience
  • Offline play
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Blobby was once a normal, round creature living in a far-off land. One day, while playing in a field of colorful flowers, Blobby stumbled upon a mysterious portal that transported him to a dark dungeon filled with deadly traps and obstacles. In this action-packed jump and run game, it's up to you to guide Blobby through the treacherous dungeon and help him find his way back home! With easy and precise controls, even kids can enjoy the thrilling adventure of exploring dungeons and dodging deadly traps. Whether you're looking for a fun single-player experience or an offline game to pass the time, Blobby has got you covered. So why wait? Download Blobby's Quest now and embark on a thrilling adventure full of danger and excitement! - Categories: single player, offline games, jump and run, retro, platformer

Screenshots

The Grid Platformer3 screens
Blobby's Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Grid Platformer at 4.8 against Blobby's Quest's 4.3. The Grid Platformer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Blobby's Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Grid Platformer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blobby's Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Grid Platformer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Grid Platformer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Blobby's Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Grid Platformer ships an update every 9 months, Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Grid Platformer versus Blobby's Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Grid PlatformerBlobby's Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings522 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB146 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinMatthias von Rohr

Customer experience

The Grid Platformer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blobby's Quest

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Grid Platformer

One-time1
  • Advertising Removal$1.99
None

Blobby's Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Grid Platformer free?
The Grid Platformer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blobby's Quest free?
Blobby's Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Grid Platformer or Blobby's Quest?
The Grid Platformer is rated higher. The Grid Platformer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blobby's Quest averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do The Grid Platformer or Blobby's Quest have ads?
Both The Grid Platformer and Blobby's Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Grid Platformer or Blobby's Quest?
The Grid Platformer ships an update every 9 months, and Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Grid Platformer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Blobby's Quest on October 16, 2026.

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