# Block Tower vs Bricko

The clearest difference is rating: Bricko at 5.0 against Block Tower's 2.0. Bricko also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Tower sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Bricko sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bricko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Block Tower ships an update every 3 months, Bricko every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Tower | Bricko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-stack-builder/id1146253957/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricko-brick-photo-art/id6768135258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandeep Bhandari](https://appshunter.io/developer/794284640) | [Risola Madaminova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896543285) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-stack-builder/id1146253957)

Build a taller tower by dropping blocks at the right moment. Save shaky stacks and chase a perfect streak. Enjoy focused gameplay with no mid-run ad breaks, and track your progress with home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** One-tap block drops, Wobble-Save mechanic, Multiple game modes (Classic, Wind, Earthquake), Customizable skins and themes, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Haptics and Sound Effects control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Sale | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Forever Pro Discount | $79.99 | one-time |
| Forever Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bricko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricko-brick-photo-art/id6768135258)

This relaxing mosaic puzzle game lets you build pictures brick by brick. Create charming designs from themed collections or transform your own photos into unique mosaics. Enjoy a calming experience with no timers or pressure, just the satisfaction of completing each piece.

**Highlights:** Brick-by-brick mosaic building, Photo to mosaic conversion, Themed picture collections, Daily rewards and tasks, Offline play, No timers or penalties

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Tower free?

Block Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bricko free?

Bricko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Tower or Bricko?

Bricko is rated higher. Block Tower averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bricko averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Block Tower or Bricko have ads?

Both Block Tower and Bricko show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Tower or Bricko?

Block Tower ships an update every 3 months, and Bricko every 3 days. Most recently, Block Tower was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bricko on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*