Comparison

The Phenomenon vs Clover Blocks

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

Head to head
About

The Phenomenon

Embark on an episodic survival horror adventure as a paranormal researcher. Explore vast maps, utilize specialized devices, and confront intelligent creatures. Engage in cross-platform multiplayer and compete for global leaderboard dominance.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Episodic survival horror
  • Paranormal research devices
  • Smart AI creatures
  • Global leaderboards
  • High replayability
Features
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The Phenomenon is an episodic survival horror game with high replayability, supporting online co-op multiplayer and cross-platform play. First released in 2015 as a solo-developed game, it has grown over time with updates and new players. Play alone or with friends as Barry Nellan, a paranormal researcher whose work is known worldwide. He has investigated many cases connected with unexplained activity. Most gave no real results, but the last one… In Episode 1, you will explore a map of 3 square kilometers with over 500 spawns of objects, use devices for paranormal research, fight against creatures with smart and tricky AI, discover many other things that make each new game unique, and compete with other players to take first place in the global leaderboards.

About

Clover Blocks

Features
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Clover Blocks is a classic falling-block stage game built for players who want pure Tetris-style gameplay with a modern arcade presentation. Move, rotate, soft drop, and hard drop your pieces with intuitive touch controls. Clear lines, push through stages, improve your score, and climb the rankings at your own pace. Features: • Classic falling-block gameplay focused on one core mode • Stage-based progression with clear challenge goals • Smooth touch controls for move, rotate, soft drop, and hard drop • Game Center sign in and guest mode support • Rank points, local records, and leaderboard competition • Bold Microsoft-inspired visuals with a retro handheld feel • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Supports Light, Dark, and System appearance • English and Simplified Chinese localization Whether you enjoy nostalgic block puzzles or score-chasing arcade sessions, Clover Blocks lets you jump in fast and keep pushing for a better run.

Screenshots

The Phenomenon4 screens
Clover Blocks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Phenomenon at none against Clover Blocks's 3. The Phenomenon also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Clover Blocks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Clover Blocks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Phenomenon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, Clover Blocks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Phenomenon versus Clover Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe PhenomenonClover Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB2 MB
Age rating+1217+
DeveloperKokots LLC献慧 陈

Bugs and requests

The Phenomenon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Multiplayer mode not working properly
  • Inability to change language settings
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
  • Implement a save/checkpoint system
  • Improve tutorial and onboarding
  • Optimize performance on older devices

Clover Blocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Phenomenon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Clover Blocks

One-time3
  • Resurrect once$0.99
  • Continuous Resurrection Pack$0.99
  • Champion Resurrection Pack$0.99

Questions

Is The Phenomenon free?
The Phenomenon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clover Blocks free?
Clover Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Phenomenon or Clover Blocks have ads?
The Phenomenon shows ads; Clover Blocks does not.
Which is updated more often, The Phenomenon or Clover Blocks?
The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Clover Blocks every 5 days. Most recently, The Phenomenon was updated on November 6, 2026 and Clover Blocks on October 31, 2026.

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