Highwind vs Blockley
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Highwind
Control a paper plane with two buttons to shoot enemies and defend yourself. Upgrade your plane's capabilities and unlock new aircraft as you progress through randomly generated waves and different dimensions.
- Simple two-button controls
- Unlockable planes with different stats
- Upgradeable health, shield, and ammo
- Randomly selected enemy waves
- Multiple game styles including infinite mode
- Minigames with unique mechanics
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In Highwind you control a paper plane using only two buttons. You will destroy enemy planes and protect your own. Tapping the right side of the screen will shoot bullets and holding the left side will activate the shield. The shield blocks and reflects bullets back to your enemies. Fight different enemy planes and obstacles, each with different behavior. Travel to different dimensions and avoid obstacles on the way. As you progress through the game you will be able to purchase upgrades to your health, shield and ammo. Also, each time you beat a level you will get a power up that will help you defeat your enemies. Each time you play you will accumulate points that will unlock new planes and new game styles. Try to beat the game in each one of the different styles! Features -Simple controls: Play with only two buttons -Different game styles: Five variations of the game including an infinite mode -Minigames: Three additional sections with different mechanics -A different experience each play: Enemy waves are randomly selected from a predefined set -Upgrades and power ups: Purchase upgrades to your shield, ammo and health. Get a power up every level -Different airplanes: Unlock new airplanes with different stats
Blockley
Engage your mind with a relaxing block puzzle game featuring 100 levels and an unlimited mode. Enjoy a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads or microtransactions, designed for focused play.
- 100 themed levels
- Unlimited play mode
- Power-up tools
- High score system
- Deep-space aesthetic
- No ads or in-app purchases
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Blockley: The Ultimate Ad-Free Puzzle Experience Escape into a world of calming yet challenging puzzles with Blockley, a beautifully designed block puzzle game crafted to keep your mind sharp without the frustration of ads or microtransactions. Created by a developer for his wife—who grew tired of puzzle games filled with interruptions—Blockley offers a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience that respects your time and focus. Relax and Challenge Your Brain Blockley strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and mental stimulation. Fit colorful blocks into an 8x8 grid, clear rows to score points, and unlock powerful tools like the "Clear Row" and "TNT Blast" power-ups to tackle tricky situations. With 100 carefully designed levels that increase in difficulty, plus an Unlimited Mode for endless play, there’s always a new challenge waiting. Whether you’re a puzzle novice or a master, Blockley keeps your brain engaged while letting you unwind. Play Your Way, Without Distractions Designed without sound by choice, Blockley lets you enjoy your favorite music, movie, or audiobook while you play. The game’s layout is optimized for multitasking—on iPhone, the mini video player from most apps can hover over the power-up section without blocking gameplay, so you can watch and play seamlessly. No ads, no in-app purchases, just pure puzzle-solving bliss. Features You’ll Love 100 Levels of Progression: Journey through four themed worlds—Novice, Skilled, Expert, and Master—each with 25 levels of increasing complexity. Earn up to three stars per level based on your score! Unlimited Mode: Play endlessly, aim for high scores, and climb the leaderboard. Perfect for a quick session or a long unwind. Powerful Power-Ups: Use "Clear Row" to wipe out a full row or "TNT Blast" to clear a 3x3 area when the grid gets tough. High Score System: Compete with yourself or friends—save your top scores and see your name in lights! Stunning Visuals: Enjoy a deep-space aesthetic with twinkling stars, glowing blocks, and a soothing gradient backdrop. No Ads, No Microtransactions: A one-time purchase gives you the full game—forever. A Game Built with Love Blockley was born from a desire to create a puzzle game that’s as enjoyable to play as it is frustration-free. With its sleek design, thoughtful mechanics, and distraction-free experience, it’s the perfect companion for anyone who loves puzzles but hates interruptions. Download Blockley today and discover why it’s the puzzle game you’ve been waiting for.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blockley at Free against Highwind's $0.99. Blockley also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 21 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Highwind's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Blockley is free to download; Highwind costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blockley holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Highwind has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Highwind ships an update every 21 months, Blockley daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Highwind | Blockley |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Selva Interactive | Kyle Hessling |
Customer experience
Highwind
Blockley
In-app purchases
Highwind
No in-app purchases
Blockley
No in-app purchases









