# Spell Grid 2 vs Overlap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spell Grid 2 at 89% against Overlap's 13%. Spell Grid 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (770 vs 6). Overlap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell Grid 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Overlap sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spell Grid 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell Grid 2 has 770 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Spell Grid 2's written reviews are positive against 13% of Overlap's.

Spell Grid 2 ships an update every 4 months, Overlap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell Grid 2 | Overlap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-grid-2-jumble-letters/id980575142/reviews)** | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlap-spatial-reasoning/id1007144404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **770** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fresh Logo SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/399592524) | [DONOPO](https://appshunter.io/developer/550436101) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell Grid 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-grid-2-jumble-letters/id980575142)

This word puzzle game challenges you to find valid words by swiping over letter tiles. Discover new words, use clues to help you, and compete with others. Play on your Apple Watch and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Swipe to spell words, Find 3 to 9-letter words, Use clues to discover words, Unlock hint letters, Apple Watch support, In-game dictionary, Auto-saving progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 3 Clues / grid | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10 Clues / grid | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20 Clues / grid | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack All Words / All Clues | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic game with endless grids
- 👍 Great for building vocabulary and sharpening the brain
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Allows for practice and single-player mode
- 👍 Keeps the mind alert and active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Many foreign, obscure, and misspelled words
- 🐛 Inconsistent use of abbreviations, proper names, and scientific terms
- 🐛 Dictionary not always accurate
- 🐛 Speak function in dictionary broken
- 🐛 Recent update changed the 9-letter word pattern, reducing challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Single player mode no longer works
- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Speak function in dictionary broken
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more common English words
- Allow users to customize the dictionary and remove obscure words
- Provide definitions for all words found
- Bring back the old game format with more questions and clues
- Add an option to change the color scheme


### Overlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlap-spatial-reasoning/id1007144404)

A small puzzle game designed to test and enhance your spatial reasoning skills. Players must identify the correct sequence of shapes and tap them from bottom to top to progress through levels. It features 54 challenges and an endless mode for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Spatial reasoning challenges, Shape ordering puzzles, 54 levels, Endless mode, Beat friends

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donate $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donate $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spell Grid 2 free?

Spell Grid 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Overlap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spell Grid 2 or Overlap?

Spell Grid 2 is rated higher. Spell Grid 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while Overlap averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Spell Grid 2 or Overlap have ads?

Spell Grid 2 shows ads; Overlap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spell Grid 2 or Overlap?

Spell Grid 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Overlap every 2 months. Most recently, Spell Grid 2 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Overlap on September 8, 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.*