Comparison

Basic NumberPlace Red vs Blok

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

Head to head
About

Basic NumberPlace Red

This game challenges players to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers 1-9. Numbers must not repeat in any row, column, or 3x3 subgrid. The game provides a partially filled grid to start.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid puzzle
  • Number placement 1-9
  • Row, column, and 3x3 subgrid rules
  • Pre-filled numbers
  • Sudoku gameplay
Features
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"Number Place Red" is a game where players enter numbers 1 to 9 in 9 by 9 cells, which consist of 9 sets of 3 by 3 cells, in columns, rows, and 3 by 3 cells without overlapping any two of them. - The 9 by 9 cells, which consist of 9 groups of 3 by 3, already contain the numbers in question. - If you manage to enter numbers 1 to 9 in columns, rows, and 3 by 3 cells without overlaps based on the numbers in question, the game is over. Number Place = Sudoku( 数独 ) Numpre!

About

Blok

A relaxing and addictive puzzle game where players drag and place blocks to fill rows and columns for points. It offers a brain-training experience with no time limits, playable offline. Share your progress on social media.

Highlights
  • Drag and place blocks
  • Eliminate rows and columns
  • Score multipliers
  • Three game modes
  • Multiple colorful themes
  • No time limit
  • Offline play
Features
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Blok: Classic Block Puzzle 100 Blok is a fun, relaxing and addictive puzzle game! Players can drag the blocks, place it in a suitable position, and fill the entire row and column to eliminate the score. More blocks crush, more score you will get. A challenging yet relaxing game to exercise your brain. The game is easy to get used to, but it is difficult to become an expert. It is help you relaxing on free time. 100% FREE! DOWNLOAD NOW and start having fun! HOW TO PLAY • Drag blocks to fill up the lines vertically or horizontally. • Try to remove multiple lines at a time to get a higher score. • Reward scores for each step and every row or column of blocks you eliminated • Game will be over if there is no room on the board for given blocks • Share your animated coloring process on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook Messenger. FEATURES • Completely free to play • 3 game modes, multiple colorful themes of blocks, it can be added more in the furture. • No time limit, no age limit, no skills limit take your time and relax! • Super smooth user interaction! Simple design and sophisticated graphics • No wifi required, playable offline. • We really hope you enjoy it! NOTE: • This app contains little ads. • Total free, no any items, packages, or levels for purchase

Screenshots

Basic NumberPlace Red4 screens
Blok4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Basic NumberPlace Red at none against Blok's shown. Basic NumberPlace Red also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Blok's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Basic NumberPlace Red against 5.0 for Blok. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic NumberPlace Red ships an update every 21 months, Blok every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Basic NumberPlace Red versus Blok: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic NumberPlace RedBlok
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Nguyen Thanh Nam

Customer experience

Basic NumberPlace Red

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blok

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Basic NumberPlace Red

No in-app purchases

None

Blok

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic NumberPlace Red free?
Basic NumberPlace Red is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blok free?
Blok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Basic NumberPlace Red or Blok?
Basic NumberPlace Red and Blok are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Basic NumberPlace Red or Blok have ads?
Blok shows ads; Basic NumberPlace Red does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic NumberPlace Red or Blok?
Basic NumberPlace Red ships an update every 21 months, and Blok every 2 weeks. Most recently, Basic NumberPlace Red was updated on November 2, 2026 and Blok on November 3, 2026.

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