# 1010 Block vs Falling Block Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1010 Block at none against Falling Block Puzzle's 1. 1010 Block also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Falling Block Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 133). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Falling Block Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1010 Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 1010 Block against 4.6 for Falling Block Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Falling Block Puzzle has 1.8K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of 1010 Block's written reviews are positive against 70% of Falling Block Puzzle's.

1010 Block ships an update fortnightly, Falling Block Puzzle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1010 Block | Falling Block Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1010-block/id1000548274/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-block-puzzle-retro/id1609440799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 99 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Moxing Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/673576239) | [APPS BAY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599035519) |

## What reviewers say

### 1010 Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1010-block/id1000548274)

An addictive puzzle game where you strategically place blocks to clear lines vertically and horizontally. Keep the screen from filling up in this timeless challenge with no time limits or color matching required.

**Highlights:** Block placement puzzle, Vertical and horizontal line clearing, No time limit, No color matching, Addictive gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Falling Block Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-block-puzzle-retro/id1609440799)

This app offers a classic falling block puzzle experience with dynamic gameplay and intuitive controls. Strategize to fit and clear lines of blocks, aiming for high scores. Enjoy engaging visuals and sound for endless fun and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Dynamic block maneuvering, Line clearing for points, Strategic planning, Intuitive controls, Classic puzzle challenge, Engaging visuals and sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic Tetris game
- 👍 Retro/Gameboy-like aesthetic
- 👍 Simple and minimalist design
- 👍 Well-placed controls
- 👍 Nostalgic gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Block sizes/shapes not optimal
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ads covering the controls
- Incorrect block shapes/sizes
- Inability to start the game

**Requested features**

- Add high score tracking
- Customize block colors/designs
- Provide option to remove ads
- Add more music/sound options
- Allow choosing different Tetrimino types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1010 Block free?

1010 Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Falling Block Puzzle free?

Falling Block Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 1010 Block or Falling Block Puzzle?

Falling Block Puzzle is rated higher. 1010 Block averages 4.5 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Falling Block Puzzle averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do 1010 Block or Falling Block Puzzle have ads?

Both 1010 Block and Falling Block Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1010 Block or Falling Block Puzzle?

1010 Block ships an update fortnightly, and Falling Block Puzzle every 2 weeks. Most recently, 1010 Block was updated on October 26, 2026 and Falling Block Puzzle on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*