# Block Puzzle · vs Tetris®

Block Puzzle · and Tetris® both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Block Puzzle ·'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Tetris®'s. Block Puzzle · also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 33). Tetris®'s advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tetris® sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Block Puzzle · asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Block Puzzle · against 4.5 for Tetris®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161K and 456K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Block Puzzle ·'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Tetris®'s.

Block Puzzle · ships an update every 9 days, Tetris® every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Puzzle · | Tetris® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle/id1356820483/reviews) | **[4.5 (456K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 161K | **456K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 181 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Block Puzzle Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376113124) | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Puzzle ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle/id1356820483)

This is a classic wooden block puzzle game where players place blocks on a grid to form complete lines. Clearing lines earns points, and the goal is to achieve the highest score possible through daily play. It's designed to be a brain-training experience for adults.

**Highlights:** Place blocks on the grid, Clear lines of blocks, Score points by clearing lines, Beat your high score, Daily brain training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for relaxation
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🤔 Difficult to achieve high scores
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not always recognized correctly
- Game freezes or crashes occasionally

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rotate/move pieces
- Introduce levels or difficulty modes
- Provide option to remove ads


### Tetris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Casual, #160 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience the classic block-stacking puzzle game with hundreds of unique levels and multiple single-player modes. Master your skills, complete daily challenges, and personalize your game with custom themes. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Tetris levels, Classic Tetris gameplay, Marathon and Quick Play modes, Offline play available, Daily Challenges and rewards, Customizable themes and profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1700 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dime a day Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free for 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Noads7-Bundle-USD3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4th of July Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds-30d-USD4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale 4USD | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months no-ads - 5 USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass July Capybara | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saint Patrick's Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| LOVE Tetris pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turkey Feast Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Summer Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Let's Rock Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Anniversary Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free for 6 Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summer Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 de Mayo SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Easter Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jester SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Holiday special Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 6 months | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great brain-stimulating game
- 🎨 Variety of themes and music
- 📊 Competitive leaderboards and events
- 👍 Smooth controls and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small play area and UI elements
- 🕰️ Frequent ads and limited ad-free options
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection
- 💰 Monetization through tickets and power-ups
- 🐛 Occasional bugs, crashes, and save issues

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces dropping unexpectedly
- Pause/resume functionality issues
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable controls and UI scaling
- Offline mode with unlimited play
- More single-player modes and difficulty options
- Permanent ad-removal purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Puzzle · free?

Block Puzzle · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tetris® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle · or Tetris®?

Tetris® is rated higher. Block Puzzle · averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161K ratings, while Tetris® averages 4.5 from 456K ratings.

### Do Block Puzzle · or Tetris® have ads?

Both Block Puzzle · and Tetris® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle · or Tetris®?

Block Puzzle · ships an update every 9 days, and Tetris® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Puzzle · was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tetris® on October 28, 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.*