Comparison

The Grid Platformer vs Super Davy Fresh

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

Super Davy Fresh

Embark on a retro hip-hop adventure as a platformer. Battle record execs, collect vinyl, and unlock a full double album soundtrack. Features over 20 levels and multiple playable characters.

Highlights
  • Over 20 levels
  • Unlockable characters
  • Full double album integration
  • Boss battles
  • Controller support
  • Collectibles and achievements
Features
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Step into a retro-inspired hip-hop adventure that blends gaming, music, and culture. Super Davy Fresh is a side-scrolling platformer packed with action, storytelling, and an entire double album built right into the experience. Play as Davy Fresh and his crew, collect vinyl records, fight greedy record exec bosses, and unlock music as you progress. Features • Over 20 Levels – Journey through city streets, subway stations, and music industry towers. • Unlockable Characters – Play as Bless Picasso, JadaFaye, Smokedogg02, Bxkid, and more. • Full Double Album Integration – Unlock and listen to every track from the Super Davy Fresh album in the in-game music player. • Boss Battles – Face off against parody record execs and industry rivals. • Built for Mobile – Touch controls and controller support for a true retro feel. • Replay Value – Collectibles, achievements, and character-specific playstyles keep the game fresh. • More Than a Game – Tied to merch drops, physical album releases, and live gaming pop-ups in the DMV. Take hip-hop to the next level—play it.

Screenshots

The Grid Platformer3 screens
Super Davy Fresh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Davy Fresh at none against The Grid Platformer's 1. Super Davy Fresh also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Super Davy Fresh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Super Davy Fresh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Grid Platformer ships an update every 9 months, Super Davy Fresh every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Grid Platformer versus Super Davy Fresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Grid PlatformerSuper Davy Fresh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB221 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinDavid Johnson

Customer experience

The Grid Platformer

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

Super Davy Fresh

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Grid Platformer

One-time1
  • Advertising Removal$1.99
None

Super Davy Fresh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Grid Platformer free?
The Grid Platformer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super Davy Fresh free?
Super Davy Fresh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Grid Platformer or Super Davy Fresh?
Super Davy Fresh is rated higher. The Grid Platformer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Super Davy Fresh averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do The Grid Platformer or Super Davy Fresh have ads?
Both The Grid Platformer and Super Davy Fresh show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Grid Platformer or Super Davy Fresh?
The Grid Platformer ships an update every 9 months, and Super Davy Fresh every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Grid Platformer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Super Davy Fresh on October 10, 2026.

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