# Oldschool Blocks — user reviews > 210 indexed App Store user reviews of Oldschool Blocks by Piotr Makowski, rated 4.70/5 from 4,041 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldschool-blocks/id405263151/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldschool-blocks/id405263151.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,253 · 4★ 508 · 3★ 184 · 2★ 45 · 1★ 51 ## Is Oldschool Blocks safe? Oldschool Blocks appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Oldschool Blocks is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 4,041 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 4,041 App Store ratings, 93.1% point to a safe experience, 4.6% suggest some concerns, and 2.4% point to a risky experience. ## Is Oldschool Blocks legit? Oldschool Blocks is no longer available in the App Store. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Oldschool Blocks is 35 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## What do users think of Oldschool Blocks? Reviews of Oldschool Blocks are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 4K App Store ratings. What users like most: classic gameplay, addictive time-killer. Top complaints: occasional crashes and bugs, screen resolution issues on some devices. Summarized from real user reviews. **Pros** - 🎮 Classic gameplay - ⏱️ Addictive time-killer - 🎨 Soothing visuals and sounds - 👍 Simple and easy to play - 🕹️ Responsive controls **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs - 🔍 Screen resolution issues on some devices - 🎯 Randomness of power-ups and obstacles - 🔁 Repetitive level design - 🔍 Difficulty seeing blocks on small screens **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes at certain levels - Ball disappearing off-screen - Stars not registering properly **Most requested features** - More levels and challenges - Ability to disable ads - Option to save/load progress - Customizable controls and settings - Achievements and leaderboards ## Newest reviews (17 of 210) ### 3/5 — REVIEW *2025-09-04, version 6.54.0* THIS GAME IS FUN HOW MANY LEVELS ARE THERE?????????? ### 4/5 — A few BIG problems *2025-08-02, version 6.54.0* I love this game but it has a few tweaks that need to be made one it’s stupid but the screen is to big for my phone so I can’t see all the blocks so that kinda takes a star of and another star is the instant death drops are two common and it’s really annoying because the game is just like chance because of how common the death drops are one last thing is you need to get three stars in each level but sometimes you get the star on the very last block so this makes it seriously impossible for you to get all three stars so you have to do it again but don’t get me wrong. This game is really fun. It’s easy and has tons of levels not to mention the sound effects are really soothing obviously the developer doesn’t really care about these reviews because there’s been tons of complaints about the screen being too big and it’s never changed ### 4/5 — S’ sly flay, SLAY *2024-12-27, version 6.54.0* Queen ### 2/5 — Poor placement of Ads *2024-12-13, version 6.54.0* Ads cover top part of the screen, thus you can not see your stats ### 5/5 — Favorite game that I won’t end up deleting *2024-09-13, version 6.54.0* I am notorious for downloading games, playing a day or 2 and then deleting because the ads are so invasive or the side quests/story lines are so annoying. I love this game because I can just simply play for as short as a minute or two or longer. I like that it saves my progress. I’m on level 115. It reminds me a bit of an old game on Commodore 64 called Krakout. Definitely will be keeping this one. ### 3/5 — A few BIG problems *2024-07-05* I love this game but it has a few tweaks that need to be made one it’s stupid but the screen is to big for my phone so I can’t see all the blocks so that kinda takes a star of and another star is the instant death drops are two common and it’s really annoying because the game is just like chance because of how common the death drops are one last thing is you need to get three stars in each level but sometimes you get the star on the very last block so this makes it seriously impossible for you to get all three stars so you have to do it again but don’t get me wrong. This game is really fun. It’s easy and has tons of levels not to mention the sound effects are really soothing obviously the developer doesn’t really care about these reviews because there’s been tons of complaints about the screen being too big and it’s never changed ### 5/5 — Just some improvements *2024-05-13, version 6.54.0* I already accidentally cancelled my review a couple times so I’ll make it short So, this game is AMAZING and I have massive respect, I hate that modern mobile devs are just grinding out terrible and greedy games so seeing an honest game by good people makes me happy. So first off, if the last block has a star you can’t get it, so I say stars should appear every 1/4, 2/4, and 3/4 of blocks destroyed, if 1/4 of blocks is 4.25 then the 5th block has a star and if it’s 6 then the 6th block. Make them override power ups to avoid confusion. Also, It would help a ton if the position of the paddle that balls hit affected the angle they move. If they hit the middle they go straight up, far left they go 35-45 degrees up and to the left, (amount is your choice) same with the far right, and then calculate everywhere inbetween. There are many instances that the ball bounces like the dvd logo between corners for a while before finally hitting a block, and it would also just add more complexity and skill ceiling. This one is my top priority. Some minor ones would be giving momentum to scrolling, to make it faster and smoother. The main menu should let you go to level select. The gun power up is unable to stack with itself. And making sure the blocks are even with the grid, because apparently they aren’t. I’ve noticed that there’s some randomness to how the ball angles off of blocks, if you start a level and the ball goes left, then starting the level again with it still going left could give it a different trajectory. This could be due to the unevenness in blocks. I do have to say something about the graphics and especially the power up graphics, but I can’t say about how to improve it. Other reviews seem to talk about ads making sound when the game is muted and also about a bug that frames the game bigger than the screen but I haven’t tested or experienced these. ### 5/5 — This game is way better *2023-09-16, version 6.54.0* The other blockbuster tried to make me pay to continue over and over ### 2/5 — No pay to disable ads option *2023-06-19, version 6.54.0* I adore this game, it’s simple yet brilliant. Unfortunately the pay-to-remove ads option isn’t there despite being advertised on the App Store, which means the permanent presence of an ad at the top of the screen which pops back up the second you ‘X’ to get rid of it. I’d rate this 5 stars if it wasn’t for the irritating ads. ### 5/5 — Great game *2023-04-01, version 6.54.0* It’s fun. The ads are super short, 5 seconds or less. Going through 15 levels before even seeing one is nice. Gratuitous ball bouncer is a bonus. I find I’ve most likely missed the ball and it sends it back up. Horizontal balls fixing themselves are cool. Power ups can end a level quick, or kill you, lol. The instant death is hilarious. Played other brick games before and always delete after a few days. This is simple, different, and pushes you along to keep you engaged. ### 5/5 — Not enough levels *2023-02-20, version 6.54.0* Title ### 5/5 — Best old school game ever *2022-12-16* I’m 57 years old, and old school! I have managed to make it to the last level 1,700. I wish the designers of the game would update the game with more levels. ### 5/5 — Side Note *2022-10-24, version 6.54.0* The “more games” button is not working on my iOS ### 4/5 — Screen resolution issues *2022-07-31, version 6.54.0* This is a good game, but the screen resolution with my phone (12 mini) makes it hard or even impossible to see some of the blocks ### 5/5 — Old school blocks *2022-04-18, version 6.54.0* I am so good at this game! Can you make it impossible for me to beat the game?🙂 ### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted *2022-03-19, version 6.54.0* I’ve been playing for a while now, I’m a bit over level 1000, this game is just what I wanted it, no side quests, no daily missions, no nothing, just as it used to be, it does have the stars but it really doesn’t matter if you want to get them or not, it doesn’t affect the game at all. There’s only 2 things I think it could be improve but they’re really no big deals so I’m not taking stars away for it: 1. I usually play with the sound off but I have tu go back and silence the game every time because it doesn’t save the choice, is not really an issue but it’d be nice if it was just as you left it every time. 2. I like to get all the stars and I’ve had to re-play a game just because the last star was at the last brik or didn’t have enough time to fall down before the game was over, it’d be nice if the stars would self-collect if they’re falling once the game is won! ### 5/5 — Excellent, exactly what I wanted *2021-10-11, version 6.54.0* It’s exactly as I would expect. Works great on my iPhone 7. I have gotten through over 300 levels without getting bored because it slowly gets harder and harder, and there’s still hundreds more levels to play. There are advertisements that pop up (it’s a free game so yea ads duh) and they are SUPER SUPER short, most of the time I don’t even have to click the GIANT x button in the corner of them because the game will close them for me almost immediately. The changing background is fun too, the stars in the back is always really exciting to me and feels brand new each time. Would love to see more random backgrounds added btw. I would also love control over the different audio elements, sometimes the power-up sounds feel a little aggressive. But these are suggestions make this game more perfect. Love it! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — What a Waste *2024-10-23, version 6.54.0* Unplayable. Deleted within 1 minute. ### 1/5 — Old School Blocks *2021-09-29, version 6.54.0* I am stuck on 1700 I need help it is stuck and will not go to 1701??? ### 1/5 — Ads distract players *2021-09-06, version 6.54.0* The ads may be necessary but it distracts from the game. Do I need to have Duncan donuts at the very top of the iPad. Offer ad free option and I might play the game more often and longer. ### 1/5 — Unnecessary clipboard access *2021-07-14, version 6.54.0* This app tries to steal personal data by reading from the clipboard. Not OK! ### 1/5 — No way to silence ads. Dropping it now *2020-07-22, version 6.52.0* I don’t want sound in games. Doesn’t matter if it’s fun, when an add starts screaming, I delete the game. Simple. Didn’t give it a chance after ads started to scream at me ### 1/5 — Instant death *2020-01-11, version 6.38.1* That instant death skull is unfair. I don't remember having that in any old school games. I don't enjoy when a game is unfair. ### 1/5 — No new levels *2019-12-21, version 6.38.0* Another update with no new levels. ### 1/5 — Permanent adverts *2019-12-09, version 6.37.0* An advert now appears at the top of the screen over the blocks making the game impossible to play. Have deleted. ### 1/5 — Poor upgrade *2019-07-31, version 6.36.0* The most recent upgrade shuts down the app when prompted to move to the next level. D’uh?! So- I cant play the game anymore ### 1/5 — Crashing *2019-07-31, version 6.36.0* I can’t open the new levels. Each time I try the app crashes. Fix it. Please. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Oldschool blocks *2026-02-10, version 6.54.0* Great game loved it from my younger days ### 5/5 — nostalgic *2026-02-03, version 6.54.0* when I was child , 34years ago there was a game that called PAR , I enjoyed play that game by mmx computer , DOS os ### 5/5 — I Love Your Creativity📝 *2026-01-23, version 6.54.0* Dear Piotr Makowski, I Love Seeing You Rep And Control IQ, Specifically Strategic, Gifting the Community Of Oldschool Blocks, You’re Repp.’n IN THE MEDIA, Your Powerful Vision of Old-School Rewinds Is IDEAL, I just Have One Suggestion. But Before I Do, ( One Of The Reasons I Created This Review, Is Because You Haven’t Made A Update In— Who Knows How Many Yrs Will It Take For You To Return😩, ( Those Word Search Game Engines Are Getting On My Nerves,) when you get a “1 extra ball power-up,” it should be yellow, just like the picture, and when you get 2 extra balls, they should be red and blue, again, just like the icon, but the only problem is, whenever you play a level, why you start with only one heart? why not 2? I mean, there’s a space for one more heart, it’s not like it’s an extra😒. I Have Another Suggestion, You Know How In Your Description, You Know That It Says, “Join millions of players all over the world!?” Well, The Problem Is That It’s A Single-Player Game☺️. SOO, In The Starting Menu Of The Game, You Should Add A Option Called “Duel Mode,” And Every Month, There Should Be A Champion Ship—HEY, YOU SHOULD ADD A SETTINGS BUTTON TO THE GAME, And..You know what would make it cool, bro💪🙂‍↔️? When We Play Oldschool Games, We All Know And Love Palm-Held Gameboys, SO, In The Settings, There Should Be A Option Called “Gameboy Mode.” The Gameplay Is Exactly the Same, BUT, It’s Framed As A Screen In A Baby Blue, Game Boy Controller With Playable Multi-Color Buttons, You Have To Use The Controls Of The Buttons To Play. The Screen, OF THE GAMEBOY, Shouldn’t Be Too Small, Instead Of The Screen Being A Square, It Should Be A Rectangle, That way, It Can Fit The Height And Width—OF..The Original Screen, speaking of which, *now focusing on *YOUR* idea*, this is the main reason I like the game, it’s rebirthing the idea *AND VISUAL* of Retro Tennis, *the visual is 2 lines, a border, and a ball* *Like An Average School Breakfast*, if you’re an adult, There’s A Highly Likely Chance YOU LOVE Old-School games, but though.. You Despise The Lack Of Creativity ( Game Design ): adding blocks as the target is a standard upgrade, but it’s still bland, *SO* you take out one player, put the main player on the bottom, make the block(s) colorful, *An extra S because you know why😏*, just in case you don’t, you don’t add just one block, that’s dull, add some more to the party! *lastly😮‍💨,* you add power-ups *Just Like An Average Video Game*, (😙Ready For Response😙)Your Visual Is Powerful🫡; ( This “etc” Is ACTUALLY, An Extra Note☺️📝,) KJFLADS’ Idea Of Emptying The Game Over Face Might Not Look Like It Would Do Any Good. It’s Not As Cheesy As It Looking, All Though It’s Pretty 14 Yrs Ago🙄. The Idea Of Giving Them One More Life “In Hope” If They Manage To Complete A Side-Quest “Mini-Game” Might Sound Cheap, But In Your Case, You Noticed That You Can’t Proceed The Level If You Can’t Complete The Side-Quest Mini-Game, And Mini Does Not Mean Indie, Because Mini-Games Are Just As Hard As Video Games, Wether It’s Old-School, OR HIGH DEFINITION. That’s How Creative You Are, And That’s Why I Support It. ### 5/5 — I Love Your Creativity📝 *2026-01-19, version 6.54.0* Dear Piotr Makowski, I Love Seeing You Rep And Control IQ, Specifically Strategic, Gifting the Community Of Oldschool Blocks, You’re Repp.’n IN THE MEDIA, Your Powerful Vision of Old-School Rewinds Is IDEAL, I just Have One Suggestion. But Before I Do, ( One Of The Reasons I Created This Review, Is Because You Haven’t Made A Update In— Who Knows How Many Yrs Will It Take For You To Return😩, ( Those Word Search Game Engines Are Getting On My Nerves,) when you get a “1 extra ball power-up,” it should be yellow, just like the picture, and when you get 2 extra balls, they should be red and blue, again, just like the icon, but the only problem is, whenever you play a level, why you start with only one heart? why not 2? I mean, there’s a space for one more heart, it’s not like it’s an extra😒. I Have Another Suggestion, You Know How In Your Description, You Know That It Says, “Join millions of players all over the world!?” Well, The Problem Is That It’s A Single-Player Game☺️. SOO, In The Starting Menu Of The Game, You Should Add A Option Called “Duel Mode,” And Every Month, There Should Be A Champion Ship—HEY, YOU SHOULD ADD A SETTINGS BUTTON TO THE GAME, And..You know what would make it cool, bro💪🙂‍↔️? When We Play Oldschool Games, We All Know And Love Palm-Held Gameboys, SO, In The Settings, There Should Be A Option Called “Gameboy Mode.” The Gameplay Is Exactly the Same, BUT, It’s Framed As A Screen In A Baby Blue, Game Boy Controller With Playable Multi-Color Buttons, You Have To Use The Controls Of The Buttons To Play. The Screen, OF THE GAMEBOY, Shouldn’t Be Too Small, Instead Of The Screen Being A Square, It Should Be A Rectangle, That way, It Can Fit The Height And Width—OF The Original Screen, speaking of which, *now focusing on *YOUR* idea*, this is the main reason I like the game, it’s rebirthing the idea *AND VISUAL* of Retro Tennis, *the visual is 2 lines, a border, and a ball* *Like An Average School Breakfast*, if you’re an adult, There’s A Highly Likely Chance YOU LOVE Old-School games, but though.. You Despise The Lack Of Creativity ( Game Design ): adding blocks as the target is a standard upgrade, but it’s still bland, *SO* you take out one player, put the main player on the bottom, make the block(s) colorful, *An extra S because you know why😏*, just in case you don’t, you don’t add just one block, that’s dull, add some more to the party! *lastly😮‍💨,* you add power-ups *Just Like An Average Video Game*, (😙Ready For Response😙)Your Visual Is Powerful🫡; ( This “etc” Is ACTUALLY, An Extra Note☺️📝,) KJFLADS’ Idea Of Emptying The Game Over Face Might Not Look Like It Would Do Any Good. It’s Not As Cheesy As It Looking, All Though It’s Pretty 14 Yrs Ago🙄. The Idea Of Giving Them One More Life “In Hope” If They Manage To Complete A Side-Quest “Mini-Game” Might Sound Cheap, But In Your Case, You Noticed That You Can’t Proceed The Level If You Can’t Complete The Side-Quest Mini-Game, And Mini Does Not Mean Indie, Because Mini-Games Are Just As Hard As Video Games, Wether It’s Old-School, OR HIGH DEFINITION. That’s How Creative You Are, And That’s Why I Support It. ### 5/5 — Good vision. *2026-01-10* I love this game, a really good vision for old-school, I just have 1 suggestion, when you get a “1 extra ball power-up,” it should be yellow, just like the picture, and when you get 2 extra balls, they should be red and blue, again, just like the picture, but the only problem is, whenever you play a level, why do you start with only one heart? why not 2? I mean, there’s a space for one more heart, it’s not like it’s an extra. You know what would make this cool? If there was a Soft-Body version of the gameplay, embodying the ideas I typed in this review, Speaking of which, *now focusing on *THE* idea*, this is the main reason I like the game, it’s rebirthing the idea *AND VISUAL* of Retro Tennis, *the visual is 2 lines, a border, and a ball* *Like An Average School Breakfast*, if you’re an adult, There’s A Highly Likely Chance YOU LOVE Old-School games, but though.. You Despise The Lack Of Creativity ( Game Design ): adding blocks as the target is a standard upgrade, but it’s still bland, *SO* you take out one player, put the main player on the bottom, make the block(s) colorful, *An extra S because you know why😏*, just in case you don’t, you don’t add just one block, that’s dull, add some more to the party! *lastly😮‍💨* you add power-ups *Just Like An Average Video Game*, I Love The Visual. ### 5/5 — Great *2025-10-04, version 6.54.0* This game is perfect doesn’t need anything else to add to it. PERFECT ### 5/5 — Old school *2025-07-23, version 6.54.0* This game is a classic.. brings me so much happiness. Everyday I have to play at least 2 levels ### 5/5 — Amazing games *2025-07-15, version 6.54.0* Such a goood game! Thanks x ### 5/5 — Great old school game *2025-05-26, version 6.54.0* I just completed all 1700 levels! ### 5/5 — Good reaction training game *2025-01-20, version 6.54.0* I was looking for a game to train reaction speed for myself and my kids. The game was simple but very effective. It was fun so keep you engaged but not over stimulating like a lot of the newer games are. I do wish it has a paid version so I can have no ads and also have a setting on the app that limits the time the app can be used per day. --- *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 2026-06-10.*