# Quarc: a falling block puzzle — Curves, not corners. No ads.

> Falling block puzzle game with curved pieces and strategic gem usage. (iPhone/iPad app by Luke Bradford.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarc-a-falling-block-puzzle/id6760784173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luke Bradford](https://appshunter.io/developer/326971268)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarc-a-falling-block-puzzle/id6760784173/reviews.md

## What is Quarc?

QUARC is a twist on the classic falling block puzzle game with pieces built out of concave and convex curves, from circles to four-pointed stars. Match the curves so they fit together and filled rows will disappear. But when pieces collide or leave behind impossible holes, it's a recipe for disaster.

Using curves instead of straight lines drags the classic block puzzle genre into new territory where nothing looks familiar. No more stacking squares. In QUARC, you're reading the smooth contour of the surface you've already built, and finding the piece that belongs.

No ads, no subscriptions.

FIVE WAYS TO PLAY
Classic: endless, and it steadily gets faster.
Zen: endless, and it never speeds up. The quiet, relaxing one. Stay as long as you like.
Sprint: clear sixteen rows as fast as you can. A pure race against the clock.
Survival: at first, every piece fits somewhere. As your score climbs, fewer and fewer fit anywhere. Survive.
Challenge: a brand-new pre-filled board every day to surprise and exasperate you. Each day's challenge uses the same board for everyone, worldwide.

ON THE BOARD
Golden pieces help you fill the gaps that ill-fitting curves leave behind.
Bombs let you blast a piece out of midair when it's the one shape you can't use.
A streak of ten perfect landings in a row gives you 20 seconds of slow motion, so you have a chance to breathe.

GAME CENTER
Four leaderboards — Classic, Sprint, Survival and the daily Challenge. See where you land.

FREE TO PLAY, OR BUY ONCE
Classic and Zen are free forever, unlimited and endless. No lives, no energy, no cooldowns, no limit on how much you play.

Quarc Pro is the one optional purchase in Quarc. It unlocks Sprint, Survival and Challenge modes, plus five additional color themes and three background styles. You pay once. There is no second purchase, since there is nothing else to sell you.

Every new player gets Quarc Pro free for their first seven days. No card, nothing to cancel.

BUILT FOR IPHONE
Quarc has minimal geometry, crisp arcs, and smooth animation. Its accessibility features include Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, a high-contrast mode, and haptics you can switch off. Playable offline, always. Made with love by one person who also loves to play.

Curves change everything. Are you ready?

## Key features

- Curved block shapes
- Strategic rotation and dropping
- Accelerating difficulty
- Golden gems for gap filling
- Game Center leaderboards
- Intuitive controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarc Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarc-a-falling-block-puzzle/id6760784173/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Controls need work

*2026-06-27*

Great concept, good dynamics, awful controls. The swipe down for fast placement is frequently mistaken for a rotation, which leads to frustrating sessions.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. I'll put some thought into how I can improve the controls to make these interactions more distinct.

### 5/5 — We are all shapes.

*2026-04-24*

Never knew I could move shapes like that. Wait until you meet the lil yellow guys. Very fun! Music is great.

**Developer response:** In a larger sense, aren't we all golden shapes, hunting for a perfect space to land? Thanks for playing. I appreciate the sense of delight that permeates this review.

### 5/5 — Scratches that Tetris itch

*2026-04-13*

Love it. Super simple concept and scratches that Tetris brain itch that I always have.

**Developer response:** Thanks for playing! Glad you're enjoying it!

### 5/5 — Incredible

*2026-04-13*

My newest fixation. Quarc. rules!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it!

### 5/5 — For fans of block puzzles

*2026-04-11*

Since my 1010! app got super glitchy and buggy, I’ve been looking for replacements. Quarc is a huge upgrade in terms of the user interface, graphics, and quality. I love that it’s a new twist on a familiar concept. Thinking through the spatial dynamics of how these blocks fit together helps as the speed accelerates. I’m completely hooked on this game and find myself reflexively reaching for it several times a day.

**Developer response:** I really appreciate the positive feedback! Thank you so much!

### 5/5 — Good Game Like Tetris

*2026-04-06*

If you enjoy Tetris, you’ll enjoy Quarc. Everything in Tetris is straight, but here there are curves so your mind gets working differently. Fun!

**Developer response:** Thanks for playing! Glad you're enjoying it.

### 5/5 — I want to be the best to ever do it.

*2026-04-06*

There’s something about this game that has aroused an otherwise dormant competitive spirit buried deep inside of me. As a former athlete that smoked too much weed in college and fell in love with puzzles as a way to procrastinate studying, Quarc. has given me the jolt to be a better father, husband, brother, son, and professional. In other words Quarc. has made me a better man.

**Developer response:** Happy I could be of service.

### 5/5 — Quarks

*2026-04-06*

A strange and charming game - I had my ups and downs as the pieces fell from top to bottom.

**Developer response:** I'm glad you like it! You sound like someone who's very particular about their games.

### 5/5 — Addictive!

*2026-04-05*

Once I got the hang of it I was hooked!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review and I'm glad you're enjoying it!

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-04-05*

I’ve really enjoyed learning how to best play this game. It’s a new take on a familiar genre that presents cool new challenges!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much, and I'm happy you're enjoying it!

## Frequently asked questions about Quarc

### What is Quarc?

Quarc is a falling block puzzle game that reimagines the genre with uniquely curved pieces, such as circles and stars. Players rotate and drop these shapes to clear rows, with the pace gradually increasing.

### Does Quarc have ads?

No, Quarc is ad-free. The game is designed for pure puzzling enjoyment without any advertisements.

### What devices does Quarc support?

Quarc is designed for iPhone and offers crisp visuals, smooth animations, and responsive controls built for intuitive play on Apple's mobile devices.

### How does gameplay in Quarc work?

Gameplay involves tapping left or right to move pieces, tapping the center to rotate, and swiping down to drop. The objective is to fit curved pieces together to clear rows.

### Are there any special items in Quarc?

Yes, Quarc features golden gems that can be used to solve the gaps between curves, adding a strategic element to filling rows and achieving higher scores.

### Can I compete with others in Quarc?

Yes, Quarc integrates with Game Center, allowing players to climb leaderboards and compare their scores with others worldwide.

### What is the age rating for Quarc?

Quarc has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players looking for a challenging yet accessible puzzle experience.

### Is Quarc free to play?

Yes, Quarc is free to download and play. It also offers in-app purchases for additional content or features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-10-06

NEW
• A Home Screen widget shows your high score. Tap it to jump back into the game.

Still no subscriptions, no ads, no loot boxes. Still one optional purchase, and still nothing else to sell you.

Send feedback to lukebradfordapps@gmail.com.

### 2.4 — 2026-07-23

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.3 — 2026-07-16

Your game is still there when you come back.

NEW
• Close QUARC in the middle of a game and it saves itself. Reopen within the hour and the board, your score and the falling piece are exactly where you left them.
• Share a score and the card now carries a link, so whoever you send it to can actually find the game.

BETTER
• Aesthetic improvements to the daily Challenge board.
• Quarc Pro now names all three modes it unlocks: Sprint, Survival and Challenge.
• Crash reporting, so a bug that hits you gets found and fixed instead of going unnoticed.

Still no subscriptions, no ads, no loot boxes. Still one optional purchase, and still nothing else to sell you.

Send feedback to lukebradfordapps@gmail.com. A real person reads it.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-24

Quarc 2.0 — the biggest update yet.

New ways to play
• Bombs — when a piece won't fit anywhere, use a bomb to blast it out of the air before it lands. The perfect escape from an impossible situation.
• Survival Mode — at first, every piece has a place. But as your score goes up, fewer and fewer pieces fit anywhere. How long can you last?

Built for everyone
• Dynamic Type — text scales to your preferred reading size.
• Reduce Motion — a calmer board with gentler animations.
• High Contrast mode — brighter colors and clearer edges on every curve.
• Haptics toggle — feel every drop, or switch it off. Your call.

Plus a range of smaller refinements throughout.

### 1.10 — 2026-05-31

Bug fixes and improvements

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All apps by Luke Bradford: https://appshunter.io/developer/326971268

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*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 2026-10-10.*