# ColourCode vs Blocks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColourCode at none against Blocks's 6. ColourCode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Blocks's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocks sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ColourCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocks has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ColourCode's written reviews are positive against 87% of Blocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ColourCode ships an update every 5 months, Blocks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColourCode | Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colourcode/id1007290404/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-new-tangram-puzzles/id1230607358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartGames LIVE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/520096355) | [Smart Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095357835) |

## What reviewers say

### ColourCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colourcode/id1007290404)

A logic puzzle game where players recreate target images by tapping, stacking, rotating, and ordering colored tiles. It offers multiple levels of challenges suitable for all ages, designed to stimulate brain activity.

**Highlights:** Recreate target images, Tap, stack, rotate, and order tiles, Multiple challenge levels, Brain-stimulating gameplay, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-new-tangram-puzzles/id1230607358)

Engage in a classic block puzzle game that offers hundreds of unique levels. This addictive and free experience helps train your brain and keep it mentally fit with its easy-to-learn mechanics.

**Highlights:** Classic block puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of unique levels, Easy and fun to play, Brain training exercises, Fill shapes with colored blocks

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints (promo) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 hints (promo) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70 hints (promo) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 70 hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 💡 Helpful hints and daily puzzles
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and intuitive controls
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without hints
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Inability to replay completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Bottom right piece often stuck or inaccessible
- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and level variety
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColourCode free?

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

### Is Blocks free?

Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ColourCode or Blocks?

Blocks is rated higher. ColourCode averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Blocks averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do ColourCode or Blocks have ads?

Blocks shows ads; ColourCode does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColourCode or Blocks?

ColourCode ships an update every 5 months, and Blocks every 2 months. Most recently, ColourCode was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blocks on November 11, 2026.

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