Comparison

Planktoons vs Blox

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

Head to head
About

Planktoons

Features
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Something tiny is about to become something massive. Deep beneath the surface, a world of color, strategy, and surprisingly satisfying tile-merging awaits. Planktoons is a cozy ocean puzzle game where you start with the smallest creature in the sea - and evolve your way to the top of the food chain, one merge at a time. This is your underwater kingdom. Build it wisely. HOW IT WORKS Slide tiles across the grid. Match identical sea creatures to merge them into something bigger, rarer, and more magnificent. Tiny plankton becomes a quirky fish. That fish becomes something grander. And on it goes - until you're commanding the giants of the deep. Every move matters. Every choice shapes your ocean. It's the kind of mind game you pick up for five minutes and put down an hour later. UNLEASH THE WHIRLPOOL When your grid gets crowded, it's time to make a bold move: trigger the Whirlpool. This signature twist reshuffles your entire board - a tactical power-up that can completely flip your strategy. Use it at the right moment and watch your game transform. Use it carelessly and... well, that's what makes it interesting. TAKE YOUR TIME Changed your mind? Undo your last move and rethink your strategy. Planktoons rewards calm thinking over speed - it's a casual game built for players who enjoy being smart about it. FEATURES Global Leaderboard - Compete with players worldwide and climb the ranks Achievements - Your progress syncs across all your devices via your account Personal Stats - Track how far you've come in your ocean journey Charming Animations - Every sea creature has its own personality and flair Fully Offline - No Wi-Fi? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime 11 Languages - Arabic, English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese WHO IS PLANKTOONS FOR? For anyone who loves a cozy, no-pressure puzzle experience. For fans of ocean games and fish games who want something with actual strategic depth. For casual game lovers who enjoy the "just one more move" feeling. For the thinker, the explorer, and everyone who's ever looked at the ocean and wondered what's going on down there. Dive in. The food chain is waiting.

About

Blox

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Blox is a satisfying block puzzle game. Drag pieces onto the grid, clear rows and columns, and beat your high score. Simple to learn. Hard to put down. HOW TO PLAY: Drag blocks from the tray onto the grid. Fill a complete row or column to clear it and score points. Chain multiple clears for bigger combos. The game ends when no more blocks can be placed. FEATURES โ€ข Clean, distraction-free gameplay โ€ข Smooth drag-and-drop controls โ€ข Combo system for chaining clears โ€ข Customizable backgrounds and themes โ€ข No timers, no ads, no in-app purchases โ€ข One-time purchase, yours forever PURCHASE Blox is a one-time purchase of $2.99. No subscriptions, no ads, no additional costs. Buy once, play forever on all your devices. PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy Policy: https://positive-loaf-fe1.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-33fe099c87d480ba9f99eae0d9aa9c6c Terms of Service: https://positive-loaf-fe1.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-33fe099c87d480dfb3fac5983264d4a3

Screenshots

Planktoons4 screens
Blox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blox at none against Planktoons's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Planktoons costs $2.99 and Blox $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Planktoons versus Blox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanktoonsBlox
Price$2.99$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size275 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMOOTHICS e.U.Cem Sakarya

In-app purchases

None

Planktoons

No in-app purchases

None

Blox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planktoons free?
Planktoons costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blox free?
Blox costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planktoons or Blox have ads?
Planktoons shows ads; Blox does not.

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