Comparison

AniBlock vs Sketch Chain

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

Head to head
About

AniBlock

This block puzzle game challenges players to solve patterns using 11 types of polyomino blocks. Enhance the experience with augmented reality features that bring puzzles to life through your device's camera.

Highlights
  • Block puzzle gameplay
  • 11 types of polyomino blocks
  • AR Play Guide
  • AR Alive feature
  • Pattern-solving strategies
  • Camera access for AR
Features
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- What kind of game is AniBlock? * AniBlock is a “block puzzle” where players use 11 types of plastic polyomino blocks including monomino, block boards, and the pattern guides provided to find solutions through various strategies. * AniBlock connects to AniBlock App to offer an intuitively designed “AR Play Guide” and “AR Alive,” providing extra enjoyment beyond the puzzle itself. * For your convenience, permission for the following request is required. – Aniblock would like to access the Camera for AR Service.

About

Sketch Chain

This is a drawing and guessing party game where players create hilarious chains of prompts and drawings. It's perfect for playing with friends over video calls or with random players worldwide, and you don't need to be an artist to play.

Highlights
  • Draw-and-guess gameplay
  • Play with friends via room code
  • Random matchmaking
  • Daily prompts
  • Customizable avatars
  • Shareable game results
Features
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The drawing game of telephone where the message gets funnier every step. One player writes a prompt. The next player draws it. The next player guesses what they drew. Then someone draws that guess... and on it goes, until the final chain has drifted hilariously far from where it started. You don't need to be good at drawing. Honestly, bad drawings are the best part. ■ How to play 1. PROMPT — Everyone types a prompt of their choice (like "a panda dancing"). 2. DRAW — The next player turns your prompt into a drawing. 3. GUESS — The next player looks at that drawing and guesses it in words. 4. Repeat steps 2–3, then watch the whole chain unfold together at the end! Hop on a call with your friends and react in real time — it's ten times funnier. ■ Features • Random Match: Jump into a game with people around the world. It starts automatically once enough players join. • Play with Friends: Invite with a 6-digit room code or QR code. Private games for 2–10 players. • Daily Prompt: A fresh prompt to draw every day. Keep your streak alive. • Hall of Fame: The most-liked masterpieces from around the world, saved forever. • Avatars: Mix and match skin, face, and eyes to build a character that's all yours. • Share the results: Save your chain as a single tall image and post it anywhere. ■ Perfect for people who • Want a game to play over a video call with friends • Want to liven up an online hangout or party • Love a slow-burn laugh • Can't draw to save their life (that's the whole point!) ■ Pricing Free to play, with occasional ads. A one-time "Plus" purchase removes ads and unlocks perks like exclusive avatars. A fresh take on the online party game — pick it up for five minutes anytime. Great drawings, terrible drawings; it's how they get lost in translation that makes it fun. Terms of Use: https://sketch-echo.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sketch-echo.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

AniBlock3 screens
Sketch Chain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sketch Chain at 100% against AniBlock's 56%. Sketch Chain also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). AniBlock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Sketch Chain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AniBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AniBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, Sketch Chain every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
AniBlock versus Sketch Chain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAniBlockSketch Chain
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size479 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacoware Inc.Yosuke Yanamoto

Customer experience

AniBlock

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Sketch Chain

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AniBlock

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sketch Chain

One-time4
  • Party Pack$2.99
  • Twist Pack$2.99
  • Art Pack$2.99
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  • SketchEcho Plus$5.99

Questions

Is AniBlock free?
AniBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sketch Chain free?
Sketch Chain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AniBlock or Sketch Chain have ads?
Sketch Chain shows ads; AniBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, AniBlock or Sketch Chain?
AniBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sketch Chain every 3 days. Most recently, AniBlock was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sketch Chain on October 25, 2026.

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