Comparison

Panels vs BlockSlip

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

Head to head
About

Panels

Test your memory with this colorful and cute game. Memorize the sequence of illuminated panels and then tap them in the correct order to advance through stages featuring animal motifs. See if you can master all the levels.

Highlights
  • Memorize panel order
  • Tap correct panels
  • Colorful animal stages
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Cute visual design
Features
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How good is your memory? Panels is a simple game. First, you memorize the order of the panels when lit up. Second, you tap the correct panels. The stages featuring animals as its motif are very colorful and cute. Can you see all stages?

About

BlockSlip

Slide blocks to clear a path and free the red block to the exit. Offers over 25,000 unique puzzles across four difficulty tiers, with a daily challenge mode. Enjoy offline play, a hint system, and satisfying physics.

Highlights
  • Slide blocks to free the red block
  • Over 25,000 unique puzzles
  • Four difficulty tiers
  • Daily expert-level puzzle challenge
  • 100% offline play
  • Hint system and undo/reset options
  • Achievements and streaks
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BlockSlip is the sliding block puzzle game with over 25,000 puzzles. Slide the blocks to clear a path and free the red block to the exit. Simple rules, deep strategy, and endless replay value. HOW TO PLAY Slide blocks along their axis to create a path for the red block. Each block moves only in one direction. Plan your moves carefully to solve each puzzle in as few slides as possible. Earn 3 stars for optimal solutions. FOUR DIFFICULTY TIERS - Beginner: Learn the basics with simple layouts - Intermediate: More blocks, deeper thinking required - Expert: Complex arrangements with ghost blocks that hide until discovered - Master: The ultimate challenge with massive grids and devious layouts 25,000+ PUZZLES Every level is uniquely designed and verified solvable. No random generation, no filler. Progress through each difficulty tier at your own pace. DAILY DUEL A new expert-level puzzle every day, same for everyone. Race the clock, earn your stars, and share your result. One shot per day. FEATURES - 100% offline, no wifi needed - Hint system shows the optimal next move - Undo and reset at any time - Satisfying physics and sound design - Haptic feedback - Dark mode support - Achievements and streaks BLOCKSLIP PRO Love BlockSlip? Remove all ads forever with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Download BlockSlip and start sliding. Built with care by Maroon Labs in Minnesota, USA. Questions? support@maroonlabs.co Privacy: maroonlabs.co/privacy

Screenshots

Panels4 screens
BlockSlip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panels at none against BlockSlip's 1. BlockSlip's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 20 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads and device support 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. BlockSlip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Panels asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panels ships an update every 20 months, BlockSlip monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Panels versus BlockSlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanelsBlockSlip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTATSUYA MONOIMAROON LABS LLC

Customer experience

Panels

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

BlockSlip

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Panels

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BlockSlip

One-time1
  • BlockSlip Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Panels free?
Panels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlockSlip free?
BlockSlip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panels or BlockSlip have ads?
Both Panels and BlockSlip show ads.
Which is updated more often, Panels or BlockSlip?
Panels ships an update every 20 months, and BlockSlip monthly. Most recently, Panels was updated on October 29, 2026 and BlockSlip on October 10, 2026.

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