# Gridblock vs Block Classic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Classic at none against Gridblock's 12. Block Classic also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gridblock's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 29%). 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. Block Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gridblock against 4.5 for Block Classic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 492 and 410 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Gridblock's written reviews are positive against 29% of Block Classic's.

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, Block Classic fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridblock | Block Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240/reviews)** | [4.5 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-classic-block-puzzle/id1498176588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 410 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 28.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 21 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PulseFix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073314168) | [Onetap Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431652257) |

## 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


### Block Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-classic-block-puzzle/id1498176588)

Engage your mind with a classic block puzzle experience. Drag and place colorful blocks to fill rows and columns, aiming to clear the board. Enjoy a relaxing, no-pressure gameplay that's easy to learn but challenging to master.

**Highlights:** Drag and place blocks, Fill rows and columns, Colorful graphics, Funny sounds, No time limit, Play offline

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing music
- 💡 Interesting game modes
- 🚀 Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks getting stuck outside the grid
- High scores not updating correctly
- Game freezing at certain score thresholds

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Bring back classic Tetris mode
- Improve block randomization algorithm
- Add more game modes and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridblock free?

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

### Is Block Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridblock or Block Classic?

Gridblock is rated higher. Gridblock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while Block Classic averages 4.5 from 410 ratings.

### Do Gridblock or Block Classic have ads?

Both Gridblock and Block Classic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridblock or Block Classic?

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, and Block Classic fortnightly. Most recently, Gridblock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Block Classic on October 24, 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.*