3 Blocks! vs Icicle Hexa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3 Blocks!
A tile-matching puzzle game where players arrange falling blocks to create full lines and clear space. Compete for high scores in Classic mode or race to clear lines quickly in Speed mode. Offers cognitive benefits with regular play.
- Tile-matching puzzle gameplay
- Classic mode for high scores
- Speed mode for quick line clearing
- Next piece preview
- Hard drop functionality
- Cognitive function enhancement
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In this tile-matching puzzle game, pieces of different shapes are falling down from the top of the game screen, one after the other. You have to move these pieces during their falling using the arrow keys to organize where it lands at the bottom of the game screen, in order to keep a maximum of empty space for the next pieces, because your objective is to get as much pieces as possible within the screen. If you arrange them in such a way that a line becomes full (no empty square), this one will be removed and you gain free room. To help you, while a piece is falling down, the next piece to come is shown in the upper left corner. If you should think that a piece is falling down too slowly, you can press the HARD DROP button to make it reach the bottom directly. ENJOY PLAYING WITH 2 DIFFERENT MODES: 1. CLASSIC mode: Create horizontal lines compose of 10 units without gaps and get the highest score in CLASSIC mode. When a certain number of lines are cleared, the game enters a new level. The number of lines required vary upon each new level. 2. SPEED mode: Clear 20 lines as quickly as possible. You can control the level to adjust the speed of blocks in this mode. Effect of ‘3 Blocks!’ on the brain: According to research, prolonged ‘3 Blocks!’ activity can also lead to more efficient brain activity during play. When first playing ‘3 Blocks!’, brain function and activity increases, along with greater cerebral energy consumption, measured by glucose metabolic rate. As ‘3 Blocks!’ players become more proficient, their brains show a reduced consumption of glucose, indicating more efficient brain activity for this task. Even moderate playing of ‘3 Blocks!’ (half=an-hour a day for three months) boosts general cognitive functions such as “critical thinking, reasoning, language and processing” and increases cerebral cortex thickness.
Icicle Hexa
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Step into a serene world of 3-match icy puzzles with Icicle Hexa, where your strategic skills meet calming pastel aesthetics. Icicle Hexa invites you to align, match, and clear vibrant icicles in a mesmerizing hexagonal world. Gameplay: Icicle Hexa rejuvenates the beloved match-three mechanics with a frosty twist. Arrange falling trios of colorful icy hexes to create lines or match them by colors vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Watch as they dissolve in a satisfying burst, making way for new icy challenges. Features: Endless Puzzle Fun: Dive into continuous levels that get progressively more challenging, perfect for quick breaks or long sessions. Pastel Wonderland: Enjoy a visually soothing experience with a pastel color palette that embodies the chill of ice but the warmth of soft colors. Relax and Unwind: With no timers, enjoy a stress-free puzzle-solving experience that lets you play at your own pace. Compete with Friends: Connect and compete for the highest scores in our leaderboards. Show off your strategic prowess! Regular Updates: Look forward to fresh challenges with regular updates that add new levels and features to keep the excitement alive. Download Icicle Hexa now and start your icy adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3 Blocks! at none against Icicle Hexa's 1. 3 Blocks! also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Icicle Hexa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3 Blocks! asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 3 Blocks! | Icicle Hexa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GameZen, Inc. | Yunjeong Roh |
In-app purchases
3 Blocks!
No in-app purchases
Icicle Hexa
- No Ads$2.99









