Comparison

Square 'em All vs CrossBlock!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Square 'em All

Engage in a relaxing puzzle adventure with intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics. Connect vibrant shapes to form squares and clear the grid at your own pace, with no time limits. This game offers a satisfying challenge for all ages in a sleek, user-friendly design.

Highlights
  • Effortless drag and drop gameplay
  • No time limits for relaxed play
  • Connect shapes to form squares
  • Satisfying grid clearing mechanic
  • Sleek, user-friendly design
Features
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Squares are everywhere — see how many you can make. Drag shapes onto the grid, line them up, and watch matching edges snap into squares that vanish to clear space for more. Simple to pick up, endlessly satisfying to master — and there's no clock ticking, ever. Every move is yours to take at your own pace. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Effortless drag-and-drop — no tutorial required to have fun • Zero time pressure — think as long as you like on every move • Colors matter — collect enough of one color and unleash a magic spell that clears it from the whole board • Climb through levels, chase a high score, and bank bonus moves as you go • Stuck? Shuffle, rotate, or flip a shape to find the play you need • Compete on the leaderboard and unlock achievements • Made the wrong move? Undo it and try again A few minutes between meetings or a long unwind before bed — Square 'em All fits wherever you have room for it. Free to play, with an optional one-time purchase to remove ads whenever you want one. Start squaring today! REMOVE ADS Remove Ads is a one-time purchase: pay once and play ad-free for good. No subscription, nothing renews. On a new device, tap Restore Purchase. (If you already have the 3-month ad-free subscription, it stays active until it ends.) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nuegyn.com/square-em-all/privacy/

About

CrossBlock!

Combine block-fitting puzzles with word creation by rotating and placing Tetris-like shapes to form crossword words. Enjoy quick, satisfying sessions or longer challenges with intuitive controls and a variety of puzzles.

Highlights
  • Rotate and fit unique shapes
  • Create crossword words
  • Endless puzzle combinations
  • Simple, clean design
  • Casual play
  • Daily brain training
Features
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Crossblock lets you rotate and fit Tetris-like shapes into a grid to form crossword puzzle words. It’s the perfect mix between a block puzzle and a word game, offering a fun challenge for both casual gamers and word lovers. Enjoy quick, satisfying gameplay sessions or dive into longer challenges. The intuitive controls make it easy to play, while the variety of puzzles keeps things fresh and engaging. Features: • Rotate and fit unique shapes to create words • Endless puzzle combinations for lasting fun • Simple, clean, and colorful design • Perfect for casual play or daily brain training

Screenshots

Square 'em All4 screens
CrossBlock!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrossBlock! at 100% against Square 'em All's 20%. CrossBlock! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Square 'em All sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and CrossBlock! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrossBlock! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Square 'em All's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrossBlock!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Square 'em All ships an update every 2 weeks, CrossBlock! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Square 'em All versus CrossBlock!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquare 'em AllCrossBlock!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings515 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen NguyenDenis Hiezely

Customer experience

Square 'em All

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative50.0%

CrossBlock!

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Square 'em All

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Game$2.993 Months
7 purchases

CrossBlock!

One-time7
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • 5000 coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 10000 coins$3.99
  • 25,000 coins$9.99
  • 50,000 coins$17.99
  • 100000 coins$29.99

Questions

Is Square 'em All free?
Square 'em All is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossBlock! free?
CrossBlock! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Square 'em All or CrossBlock!?
CrossBlock! is rated higher. Square 'em All averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CrossBlock! averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Square 'em All or CrossBlock! have ads?
Both Square 'em All and CrossBlock! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Square 'em All or CrossBlock!?
Square 'em All ships an update every 2 weeks, and CrossBlock! every 2 days. Most recently, Square 'em All was updated on October 17, 2026 and CrossBlock! on October 22, 2026.

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