# Falling Lightblocks — user reviews > 136 indexed App Store user reviews of Falling Lightblocks by Benjamin Schulte, rated 4.75/5 from 275 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-lightblocks/id1453041696/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-lightblocks/id1453041696.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 235 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 5 ## What do users think of Falling Lightblocks? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay - 👍 Customizable themes and controls - 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases - 💡 Multiplayer and challenge modes - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface - 🚀 Lightweight and efficient **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional control issues and responsiveness problems - 💡 Lack of advanced Tetris mechanics (e.g. T-spins) - 🐛 Compatibility issues on some devices - 👎 Gesture controls can be finicky **Commonly reported bugs** - Occasional lag or choppiness on high-end devices - Bluetooth controller issues (e.g. DualShock lightbar staying on) - Inconsistent block rotation and locking behavior **Most requested features** - Add option to adjust game mechanics (DAS, ARR, etc.) - Implement Tetris Super Rotation System - Provide more detailed gameplay statistics and scoring information - Add support for Apple TV and other platforms ## Newest reviews (18 of 136) ### 3/5 — Charming and cute but horrendous controls *2026-07-10, version 1.5.2106* There are some people who like the gesture control. Not me unfortunately. Virtual Gamepad does not help either as the “joystick” has no dead zones functioning more like a D-Pad. However, I have faith in the developer to make better controls. ### 4/5 — Quick Plea *2026-06-03, version 1.5.2106* Hey, love the game. Prefer it over the actual Tetris mobile version. Anyways, can you lower the score for the first mission level? I hate complaining about this, but like… For some reason, it’s extremely difficult to get 3 stars in only 5 lines. The closest I got was a score of 3499, that’s after hours of occasional playing just to get the 3 stars. It feels almost impossible - which is something I wasn’t really expecting from the first level. Again, I hate to sound like a nerd. But I would appreciate it. Thanks. ### 5/5 — No ads, just Tetris *2026-02-10, version 1.5.2106* Unfortunate that the only official Tetris app on iOS is filled with ads, levels, and a zillion modes. You can get an emulator sure, but the controls will not be touch. This is just simple Tetris with decent touch controls. The theme is pretty spartan but you can get free user-made skins in the settings. The controls aren't so perfect and get annoying at the higher speeds, but maybe I'm just bad at Tetris. I'm writing this review because this is the best Tetris app out there and I always want to support non-exploitative games. ### 5/5 — Best Tetris game *2026-01-11, version 1.5.2106* There is literally no reason to play any other Tetris game over this one. The only thing I recommend is the developers add an option to donate to them, it’s that good. ### 5/5 — Great version! *2026-01-06, version 1.5.2106* No ads and works offline! ### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for! *2026-01-01, version 1.5.2106* Simple and fun! Just like Tetris. No frills but perfect. ### 5/5 — Very nice version *2025-11-24, version 1.5.2106* Plays well, has different challenges, and a nice grayscale graphic. I also like the fact that it works with Bluetooth game controllers. ### 5/5 — betteris than teteris *2025-11-04, version 1.5.2106* pure and direct, all the options you could want, done smooth and simple, with focus on gameplay. the multiplayer mode is exactly addictive enough. try it, for sure. if ‘Limit Frame Rate’ iOS feature is turned on, you may experience very choppy difficult-play experience. ### 5/5 — BEST *2025-10-17, version 1.5.2106* BEST Tetris-like app out there. No ads, numerous challenges, multiplayer ability., nmŵeeo bugs. Can’t ask for any better. ### 5/5 — Ad free Tetris with custom themes *2025-09-05, version 1.5.2106* What else do you need? The controls are a little hard to get used to at first, but with the gesture style, it really is like the old Tetris app that got delisted a while ago, it’s really fun and I haven’t tried the multiplayer yet, but with the single player alone, I’m very content with this. Thank you to the developer for not forcing ads in the game, it makes it so much more enjoyable! ### 5/5 — betteris than teteris *2025-08-30, version 1.5.2106* pure and direct, all the options you could want, done smooth and simple, with focus on gameplay. the multiplayer mode is exactly addictive enough. try it, for sure. ### 4/5 — A classic reborn *2025-08-05, version 1.5.2106* This is the best Tetris-like app on the App Store. I initially found the touch controls a little wonky, which caused a lot of frustration, but there’s enough customisation to get used to it. Everything can be customised with themes from block colours to background music. And the missions are fun, even if level 15 was devised by the devil himself. Addictive and fun! ### 5/5 — Thanks for making this *2025-07-11, version 1.5.2106* Like the Tetris mobile game without the corporate greed. Enough said. ### 5/5 — Truely Free *2025-06-28, version 1.5.2106* So lovely to have a game that is truely classic and not enforcing any in app purchases or ads. Great range of game play ### 5/5 — Perfection *2025-06-28, version 1.5.2106* One of my favorite games currently available on the App Store. Free, no ads, doesn’t require an internet connection. It runs smoother than the official Tetris app. Not to mention the custom themes and multiplayer. This is far the best way to play Tetris on iPhone. My only criticism is that I personally think virtual touchpad should be off by default because it can make gameplay confusing due to its static position. ### 5/5 — The game I’ve been searching for *2025-06-13, version 1.5.2106* I wanted a simple old school block game with no frills, no ads, no colors even. Love this game. Instantly addicted although the control took a minute to get used to. Wish I had some Gameboy buttons. ### 5/5 — Better than the official one *2025-05-12, version 1.5.2106* Way better than the official tetris app, doesn’t require internet connection, doesn’t play ten billion ads, it’s great. The controls took a bit of getting used to but after messing with the sensitivity and like, less than a day of playing it feels super natural to play. Really glad I found this! ### 5/5 — Sooo Happy I Found This Game! *2025-05-11, version 1.5.2106* I’m a big tetris fan but the original game had so many adds it became unusable. This has been an amazing alternative! I’m telling all my friends! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — betteris than teteris *2025-10-16, version 1.5.2106* — pause on awesome review until slow-response/choppiness with play in iOS 26 is fixed. Maybe just easy recompile? — pure and direct, all the options you could want, done smooth and simple, with focus on gameplay. the multiplayer mode is exactly addictive enough. try it, for sure. ### 1/5 — Geht so *2025-07-15, version 1.5.2106* Die Steuerung ist nicht so toll, habe nach 10 Minuten wieder gelöscht. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2023-02-28, version 1.5.2106* The touch gesture control is tedious and makes the game unusable. Of all Tetris apps on iOS I have tried, it is by far the worst. Which is a shame, because otherwise it seems to be a well made game. ### 1/5 — fix, then back to: tetrYES! *2023-02-24* Seems like some odd but very consistent lag bug is in the current version, running on top-end modern software-updated Pro iPhone version, but no piece-move-lag issue (totally smooth gameplay) when run on a six year old discontinued iPhone. Once fixed, my original review goes back: I understand we can’t mention the brand name of the game, but it doesn’t matter, because this is pure and direct and customizable in exactly the right ways - better than the original gangstris! ### 1/5 — Steuerung *2023-01-21, version 1.5.2106* Die Steuerung ist total unpräzise. Oft wird gedreht statt geschoben. Ganz ohne Farben ist es auch schlecht. Z.B. Reihen die abgebaut werden müssen unterscheiden sich nicht vom Rest. ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2021-02-05, version 1.5.2103* Give the user the option to skip your instructions. I almost deleted the app midway because it took so many taps just to start the game. Once the game started I deleted the app because I didnt like the UI or gaming experience. I miss EA’s Tetris. ### 1/5 — Bad *2019-04-06, version 1.3.1911* Les controles sont nuls ### 2/5 — Fun game *2025-04-06, version 1.5.2106* Fun relaxing game. But mission 15 is awful. ### 2/5 — Bis Level 15 gut *2023-10-16, version 1.5.2106* Steuerung sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig. Bunte Anblicks wären schöner. Der Sprung von Level 14 auf 15 ist viel zu hoch. Im Grunde ist der Level nicht zu packen. Hab es x-mal versucht. Dann wurde es mir langweilig und die App flog vom Handy. ### 2/5 — Love simplicity; can’t control pieces. *2023-02-16, version 1.5.2106* I was excited to find this, but I cannot get the hang of the controls on my phone. I don’t understand the touch controls that come up when I touch the screen. It’s nearly impossible to move pieces left to right and choose where they land. So frustrating and definitely not relaxing. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Satisfies the itch *2026-07-19, version 1.5.2106* I was looking for an ad-free game that was like the other classic block game because it became super annoying with ads. In my search, I was happy to discover this game! Love the missions! Forget about the other game, this one is ad free, and does the trick! ### 5/5 — Perfect - exactly what I wanted this to be *2026-05-31, version 1.5.2106* Thank you SO MUCH for creating this. It is so high quality, challenges are fun, I haven’t even played all the modes. Truly wonderful! ### 5/5 — Exactly What I Was Looking For *2026-05-17, version 1.5.2106* Thank you to the individual who made this game, and to those that assisted them. I was looking to play this game due to some trauma I have experienced, and the other versions of it on mobile are like the Temu’s of the gaming world in sheep’s clothing. While before I was willing to pay to opt out of overstimulating ads, I am no longer willing to do that. I will be working on trying to support only games like this one. Games made with integrity by people who actually care about gaming. Not games made by giant corporations where you can’t opt out of overstimulating ads and gambling like features, because you are the product. I am tired of not being able to opt out of ads. I am tired of opting out of ads just to still have cluttered, overstimulating gambling like features and “challenges” always being thrown in my face. I am tired of being reminded of how more and more things are being turned into advertisements for where they really want us to spend our money. It is so obvious that these awful corporations are trying to manipulate the most vulnerable in society (young, naive, etc.) to have gambling addictions. I do not want to give money to games that have such intentions. So again, thank you so much for this game! 💕 ### 5/5 — Better than tetris app *2026-05-11, version 1.5.2106* It’s so much better and no ads ### 5/5 — Great *2026-05-08, version 1.5.2106* No extra fluff like the official version ### 5/5 — So happy I found this! *2026-04-02, version 1.5.2106* Way better than Official Tetris App! No Ads, no in app-purchases, nothing distracting and unnecessary. Just Tetris, your way. ### 5/5 — No ads?! Hell yeah! *2026-03-27, version 1.5.2106* Excellent. Reminds me most of the original game on the Game Boy. Nooo aaaads!!!! ### 5/5 — Finally no Ads !!!! *2026-03-27, version 1.5.2106* I was looking for bi ads and I found it ### 5/5 — The dream game! *2026-02-25, version 1.5.2106* Has everything I wanted out of a game like this, able to pick skins, very customizable. Perfect! ### 5/5 — Fantastic ad free Tetris experience *2026-02-18, version 1.5.2106* Perfect if you just want to play Tetris in peace. Not a huge fan of the default controls, but happy with the on screen gamepad option. I assume the control options and color scheme are limited by copyright, so can’t really complain. Haven’t tried the multiplayer, but really enjoying the single player missions. I do wish I could skip missions I don’t care for as there’s quite a variety and some aren’t my cup of tea (particularly the ones that force gravity controls). But all I really wanted was basic Tetris, and I got more than that, so easy 5 stars --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-29.*