# Gridblock vs Tetris® Block Blast

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tetris® Block Blast at weekly against Gridblock's every 5 months. Tetris® Block Blast also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 488). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridblock sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Tetris® Block Blast sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tetris® Block Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tetris® Block Blast has 4.8K ratings behind it against 488, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, Tetris® Block Blast weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridblock | Tetris® Block Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris-block-blast/id6448698584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 488 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **50.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 446 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) | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) |

## 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


### Tetris® Block Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris-block-blast/id6448698584)

Experience the classic block puzzle fun with a Tetris twist. Strategically place iconic Tetriminos to clear lines, achieve high scores, and unleash combos. Enjoy this engaging puzzle game offline, anytime and anywhere.

**Highlights:** Iconic Tetris blocks, Strategic block placement, Line clears, High score aiming, Combo creation, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Interstitials | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials and Banners | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials and Banners | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials and Banners | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials and Banners | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials and Banners | $24.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials and Banners | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- ⏱️ Speeds up time
- 🎶 Great background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear use of coins
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔒 No ad-free option
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Level 419 requires non-existent pearls
- Level 128 has issues with combo counter
- Sound bug causing loss of audio
- Levels freezing/not progressing

**Requested features**

- Option to remove combo meter
- Weekly challenges/journeys
- Ability to use Apple Pencil
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Ability to purchase ad removal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridblock free?

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

### Is Tetris® Block Blast free?

Tetris® Block Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gridblock or Tetris® Block Blast?

Tetris® Block Blast is rated higher. Gridblock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Tetris® Block Blast averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Gridblock or Tetris® Block Blast have ads?

Both Gridblock and Tetris® Block Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridblock or Tetris® Block Blast?

Gridblock ships an update every 5 months, and Tetris® Block Blast weekly. Most recently, Gridblock was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tetris® Block Blast on September 30, 2026.

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