# Gridblock vs Color Block Match Master

Gridblock and Color Block Match Master both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Color Block Match Master's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gridblock's. Color Block Match Master also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridblock sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Color Block Match Master sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gridblock against 4.7 for Color Block Match Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 491 and 440 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Gridblock's written reviews are positive against 96% of Color Block Match Master's.

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, Color Block Match Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridblock | Color Block Match Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240/reviews) | **[4.7 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-match-master/id1476903896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **491** | 440 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PulseFix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073314168) | [Faraj Ebrahimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130781534) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240)

A fast-paced block-placement puzzler where you fit pieces onto a 10x10 grid. Clear full rows and columns to achieve high scores and compete globally. Enjoy endless replayability with adjustable difficulty.

**Highlights:** Block placement puzzler, 10x10 grid, Clear rows and columns, Score chaining, Global leaderboards, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 17 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 18 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 23 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 22 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 5 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simplistic and challenging
- 👍 Good for emotional support
- 👍 Plays own music in background
- 👍 Non-violent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 New color scheme is terrible
- 👎 New "glass" blocks are disliked
- 👎 Hard to see blocks with new colors
- 👎 Paying for black background
- 👎 Ads are intrusive and frequent

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not saving to leaderboard
- Game crashes losing progress
- App points stay open and crash
- Paid version doesn't remove ads

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to old themes/colors
- Add final score display
- Remove new game pop-ups


### Color Block Match Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-match-master/id1476903896)

Drag and drop colorful blocks to match three or more of the same color and clear the board. Unlock new colors as your score increases, adding to the challenge. Make vertical or horizontal matches and create combos for bonus points.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop block matching, Match 3 or more of the same color, Unlock new colors, Vertical and horizontal matches, Combo bonuses, Invite friends

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hammers | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Super Boosters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster & Hammer Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 🎨 Relaxing and soothing
- 💡 Unique gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔨 Lack of undo/rotate features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after extended play sessions
- Blocks get stuck and don't function properly

**Requested features**

- Add undo/rotate functionality
- Introduce a hint or tutorial feature
- Allow removing all tiles of a color from the board


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridblock free?

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

### Is Color Block Match Master free?

Color Block Match Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gridblock or Color Block Match Master?

Color Block Match Master is rated higher. Gridblock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Color Block Match Master averages 4.7 from 440 ratings.

### Do Gridblock or Color Block Match Master have ads?

Both Gridblock and Color Block Match Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridblock or Color Block Match Master?

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, and Color Block Match Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gridblock was updated on October 20, 2026 and Color Block Match Master on October 17, 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.*