The Grid Platformer vs Oby Adventure
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!
Oby Adventure
Embark on a charming platforming adventure through a vibrant kingdom. Jump, dash, and uncover secrets in handcrafted levels with evolving gameplay. Explore a world filled with memorable characters and bring peace back to the land.
- Handcrafted platforming levels
- Jump and dash mechanics
- Secrets and clever design
- Fast-paced racing elements
- Charming character interactions
- Explore the Fruitimal Kingdom
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Jump into a joyful platforming adventure full of surprises. Oby Adventure is a vibrant platformer where charm meets challenge. Jump and dash through handcrafted levels filled with secrets and clever design. From precision platforming to fast-paced racing, the gameplay keeps evolving. Along the way, you’ll meet the charming and memorable inhabitants of the Fruitimal Kingdom. Play the entire first world, Apricot Valley, at no cost. Unlock Premium with a one-time purchase to access Kiwi Mines and Coconut Keys. Blueberry Peak and Orange Outland are included at no extra cost when released. Join Oby on an adventure to bring peace back to the Fruitimal Kingdom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Grid Platformer at 100% against Oby Adventure's 53%. The Grid Platformer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2). Oby Adventure's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Oby Adventure sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Grid Platformer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Grid Platformer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Oby Adventure's.
The Grid Platformer ships an update every 9 months, Oby Adventure every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Grid Platformer | Oby Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 250 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | Aron Berlekom |
Customer experience
The Grid Platformer
Oby Adventure
In-app purchases
The Grid Platformer
- Advertising Removal$1.99
Oby Adventure
- World 1 - Apricot Valley$1.99
- World 2 - Kiwi Mines$1.99
- World 3 - Coconut Keys$1.99
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- Premium$5.99
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