Grids of Thermometers is a logic-based puzzle game for mobile devices that tasks users with filling grids based on edge-clue constraints.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app for low-stakes, offline-capable mental stimulation that avoids the pay-to-win or trial-and-error mechanics prevalent in the casual-puzzle category.
For Casual puzzle enthusiasts who prefer logic-based, pen-and-paper style games on mobile devices.
What does it look like?
Key features
New logic puzzles released daily to drive consistent DAU/MAU ratios.
Full functionality without Wi-Fi, maintaining ad-inventory during offline periods.
Interface controls for small-screen devices to reduce abandonment friction.
How much does it cost?
Ad-supported model with no subscription tier, relying on volume to monetize the casual user base.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Frozax Games
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Grids of Thermometers
How's the Games market?
Grids of Thermometers maintains a distributed global presence, recently charting at #53 in Peru and #81 in Norway. The lack of updates over 861 days suggests a maintenance-mode strategy that relies on legacy organic discovery rather than active chart competition.
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Key takeaways for Grids of Thermometers
Where is it heading?
Casual puzzle traffic is consolidating around fresh entrants that leverage high-frequency live-ops to keep users engaged. Grids of Thermometers remains exposed due to its lack of feature updates, meaning its market share will likely erode as competitors capture the attention of the casual base.
- The 861-day update gap signals a shift to maintenance mode, which will likely lead to a slow decline in chart visibility.
- Newer puzzle entrants with 2-week release cadences capture the casual-puzzle funnel, accelerating churn pressure on static logic titles.
The SWOT
- Daily content cadence sustains organic install velocity
- Offline-first architecture ensures session continuity
- Logic-only mechanics create a barrier against trial-and-error clones
- Untapped B2B distribution via educational partnerships
- Wearable integration to differentiate from mobile-only rivals
Next best moves
Ship cloud-save in a minor release because it is a top-requested missing feature → reduce churn risk
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's two-year update drought is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The report transitioned from a basic feature list to a comprehensive intelligence profile, highlighting the risks of a long-term maintenance-mode strategy.
Bottom line
Grids of Thermometers retains a loyal base through its logic-first design, but the two-year update drought leaves it exposed to faster-moving rivals, so the PM should prioritize stability and cloud-save to defend the existing user base.
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What is the difference between this and other logic puzzles?
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