# Gridblock vs Block Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Puzzle at none against Gridblock's 12. Block Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (1.2M vs 491) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridblock sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Block Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gridblock against 4.7 for Block Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle has 1.2M ratings behind it against 491, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Gridblock's written reviews are positive against 72% of Block Puzzle's.

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, Block Puzzle every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridblock | Block Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-brain-test-game/id1515874052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 491 | **1.2M** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 21 MB | 130 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) | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) |

## 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 Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-brain-test-game/id1515874052)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Casual, #185 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

A classic puzzle game where you strategically place falling blocks to form complete lines. Clear lines to prevent the board from filling up. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging brain-teasing experience with beautiful visuals and no time pressure.

**Highlights:** Create vertical or horizontal lines, Destroy completed lines, No pressure or time limit, Visually stunning graphics, Challenging to master, Perfect for short breaks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great App!
- 🎨 Aesthetic and relaxing gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and competitive
- 📱 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🤖 Perceived unfairness/rigging of game
- 💰 Excessive ads and lack of ad-free option
- 🔊 Loud ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not fitting despite apparent solution
- Game progress/high scores being reset
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate/manipulate pieces
- Showing next upcoming pieces
- Undo/rewind functionality
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Scoreboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridblock free?

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

### Is Block Puzzle free?

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

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

Block Puzzle is rated higher. Gridblock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Block Puzzle averages 4.7 from 1.2M ratings.

### Do Gridblock or Block Puzzle have ads?

Both Gridblock and Block Puzzle show ads.

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

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, and Block Puzzle every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gridblock was updated on October 20, 2026 and Block Puzzle on October 23, 2026.

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