# Gridblock vs Sporcle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sporcle at monthly against Gridblock's every 5 months. Sporcle also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4K vs 488). Gridblock's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 35%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridblock sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 Sporcle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporcle has 4K ratings behind it against 488, 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 35% of Sporcle's.

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, Sporcle monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridblock | Sporcle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240/reviews) | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 488 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 21 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PulseFix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073314168) | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) |

## 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


### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Trivia, #40 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million trivia games, Hundreds of categories, Multiple quiz formats, Play solo or against others, Badges and achievements, Create your own quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
- Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

**Requested features**

- Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
- Improve search and filtering options
- Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
- Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridblock free?

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

### Is Sporcle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridblock or Sporcle?

Sporcle is rated higher. Gridblock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Sporcle averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.

### Do Gridblock or Sporcle have ads?

Both Gridblock and Sporcle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridblock or Sporcle?

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, and Sporcle monthly. Most recently, Gridblock was updated on July 25, 2026 and Sporcle on September 22, 2026.

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