HoloGrid: Monster Battle AR

Name: HoloGrid: Monster Battle AR
Rating: 3.9 (11 reviews)
Author: HappyGiant

By: HappyGiant

AR Tactical Strategy Game

Features & Capabilities

HoloGrid: Monster Battle AR is the ARKit-powered reimagining of the award-winning board-game experience by HappyGiant and Tippett Studio. This free-to-play title blends Collectible Card Game (CCG) mechanics with chess-inspired strategy in an immersive AR battle, bringing the board game to life.

Created in collaboration with Academy Award–winning VFX director Phil Tippett, it introduces new monsters, spells, arenas, and a competitive ranked matchmaking system. A reinvented AR strategy game inspired by HoloChess, it nods to Star Wars while delivering a fresh, next-generation AR experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment Art

By:

HappyGiant

Rating:

3.90

(11) 0.10

Version:

1.5.1 Last updated: 2018-06-08

Version code:

841798810

Creation date:

2017-09-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

608.32MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 399,906 ▼ 285,060

For Developers

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Developed by:

HappyGiant

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/hologrid-monster-battle-ar/id1261318086

Website:

http://www.hologridmonsterbattle.com

User Reviews

Players praise HoloGrid as a visually impressive AR board game with a fun, strategic premise and a Star Wars-like vibe. However, recurring issues drag down the experience: frequent crashes and freezes, especially around chests and startup; long chest unlock times and monetization pressure; bugs that make boards float or units disappear and confusing controls; performance problems including heat and battery drain; and balance/matchmaking concerns, plus non-live battles. Overall, the concept is strong and engaging when it runs, but reliability and pacing need attention.

Pros

Immersive AR board-game concept with strong visuals
Addictive and strategic gameplay when it runs well
Engaging Star Wars-like holochess vibe that fans may enjoy
Active developer support and responsiveness to issues

Cons

Frequent crashes/freezes during gameplay (on open, chest, or after a minute of play)
Chest-based progression with long unlock times and pay-to-accelerate options
Gameplay and UI bugs, such as the board floating, units not appearing, and tricky controls
Performance and device heat/battery drain during play
Imbalanced matchmaking and progression (opponents too strong, non-live battles)