Comparison

Polygrams vs Blockade

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

Head to head
About

Polygrams

This logic puzzle game merges Tangram with block puzzle mechanics. Drag and drop pieces to fill shapes without overlap. Enjoy over 2500 levels, from beginner to master, offering a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tangram and block puzzle mechanics
  • Drag and drop gameplay
  • Over 2500 levels
  • Beginner and master difficulty
  • Offline play
  • One-touch controls
Features
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Polygrams is a logic puzzle game that combines the classic chinese Tangram puzzle with modern block puzzle elements. Drag and drop the pieces onto the board without overlapping them and fill out the whole shape. Completing a puzzle can be relaxing, but also challenging depending on the number of pieces - A fun time waster for all ages! Features - One-Touch gameplay - Designed to be playable in one hand - More than 2500 brain teasing levels - Beginner and master levels - Colorful and simple design - No Wifi required – Playable offline - Free content updates

About

Blockade

Features
Currently charting
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Blockade is a beautifully crafted strategy board game where every move matters. No luck, no dice, no randomness — just pure tactical brilliance. HOW TO PLAY • Two pawns face off on a 7×7 board • Each turn: move your pawn one space, then place a wall anywhere on the board • Cut off your opponent's paths and trap them • The player who can't move loses! Simple rules. Deep strategy. Every block is a weapon. GAME MODES • vs AI: Test your wits against a clever computer opponent • 2 Player: Challenge a friend on the same device — the ultimate head-to-head duel WHY BLOCKADE? • Perfect for fans of Chess, Go, and Quoridor • Fully offline — no internet needed, play anywhere • Available in 19 languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more • No ads. No in-app purchases. The complete experience from day one. • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Elegant animations and haptic feedback for a premium feel FOR STRATEGY LOVERS Behind its simple rules lies remarkable depth. Do you expand your own mobility or restrict your opponent? Every decision is a trade-off, every wall placement a strategic choice. This is the game for those who think before they move. Blockade · 7×7

Screenshots

Polygrams4 screens
Blockade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polygrams at Free against Blockade's $1.99. Blockade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Polygrams is free to download; Blockade costs $1.99 up front. Polygrams sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Blockade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Polygrams versus Blockade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolygramsBlockade
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorma KohnYasin Ercan Ozdemir

Bugs and requests

Polygrams

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes/freezes
  • Paid version still showing ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable puzzle pieces
  • Randomized piece order
  • Ability to rotate/flip pieces

Blockade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Polygrams

One-time6
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 35 Hints$4.99
  • 80 Hints$9.99
  • 200 Hints$20.99
None

Blockade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polygrams free?
Polygrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blockade free?
Blockade costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polygrams or Blockade have ads?
Polygrams shows ads; Blockade does not.

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