Comparison

Block Puzzle vs DragBlock!

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

Head to head
About

Block Puzzle

A captivating puzzle game where you strategically place gem blocks into a grid to clear lines and earn bonuses. Enjoy a brain-teasing experience with optional block rotation for added challenge. Play offline with no time limits or penalties.

Highlights
  • Place gem blocks into a grid
  • Clear horizontal or vertical lines
  • Rotate blocks with booster
  • No Wi-Fi needed
  • No penalties or time limits
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Block Puzzle: Star Gem Place the Gem blocks into the grid & get the greatest bonuses! Block Puzzle: Star Gem is a simple, yet challenging to master puzzle game! Add even more excitement to the puzzle game by enabling block rotation with stars! Tease your brain with the sparkling Gems HOW TO PLAY 1. Simply drag the given blocks and put them into the grid 2. Remove the blocks by making full horizontal or vertical lines! 3. You can rotate the blocks by charging the booster gauge! 4. Try to remove multiple lines at a time to get higher score :D FEATURES * NO WIFI? NO PROBLEM! Enjoy Gem puzzle anytime, anywhere! * Free TO PLAY & Suitable for all ages. * NO penalties & time limits; You can enjoy Block Puzzle at your own pace! NOTES * Block Puzzle: Star Gem supports mobile phones & tablet PCs. * Block Puzzle: Star Gem contains ads varying from banners, interstitials, videos to house ads. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS * Block Puzzle: Star Gem offers Star Membership, which removes ads and gives free Continue function and 3 built-in rotates per play. We offer the following subscription options: 1. Star Membership (1 Month) offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 after a 3-day free trial. 2. Star Membership (3 Months) offers a subscription for 3 months for $10.99. 3. Star Membership (6 Months) offers a half-year subscription for $19.99. * All prices are based on US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to local currency depending on the country of residence. * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. * You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. Terms of Use: https://www.bitmango.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bitmango.com/privacy-policy/ Need Help? Have Questions? We value your feedback! Please email us at contactus@bitmango.com Visit Bitmango for more information https://www.bitmango.com/

About

DragBlock!

This puzzle game offers six unique modes, including classic, timed, and adventure challenges. Compete against others in real-time multiplayer or customize your experience with unlockable visual themes. Enjoy pure, strategic block-dropping gameplay with no ads or artificial limits.

Highlights
  • Six unique game modes
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • 20-level adventure mode
  • Unlockable visual themes
  • No ads or energy timers
  • Offline play for Classic Mode
Features
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DragBlock! — Block Mastermind Puzzle Game Think you know block puzzles? Think again. DragBlock! takes the timeless drag-and-place formula and transforms it into a deep, rewarding experience with six unique game modes, real-time multiplayer, and a 20-level adventure that will push your strategic thinking to its limits. No ads. No energy timers. No gimmicks. Just pure, satisfying puzzle gameplay. SIX WAYS TO PLAY Classic Mode The foundation. Drag shaped blocks onto an 8×8 grid and clear rows and columns to keep playing. Simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. How high can your score go? Expert Mode Gravity changes everything. After every line you clear, all remaining blocks fall downward. Your careful strategies collapse in an instant — and you'll love every second of it. Infinite Mode No game over. Ever. Perfect for players who want to zone out and play at their own pace. The grid never locks up — just pure, endless flow. Challenge Mode You start with 120 seconds. Every line cleared adds 5 more. Race against the clock, chain clears together, and chase your personal best. Can you keep the timer alive? Bomb Mode Four bombs. Every 30 seconds, one detonates with a 3×3 blast radius, clearing everything in its path — whether you're ready or not. Use the chaos to your advantage. Adventure Mode Twenty hand-crafted levels, each harder than the last. Clear all the gold star blocks before time runs out. Three lives per level. Boss challenges at levels 5, 10, 15, and 20. Stuck with no valid moves? You lose a life. Run out of lives and it's back to Level 1. This is DragBlock! at its most intense. REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER Challenge friends or match against players worldwide via Game Center. Drop blocks faster than your opponent, clear more lines, and claim victory. Share your game code directly from the app and invite anyone to a head-to-head battle. MAKE IT YOURS Unlock stunning visual themes that transform every block on your grid: • Neon — Vivid glow on deep black • Pastel — Soft, eye-friendly tones • Crystal — Translucent glass-effect blocks • Sunset — Warm reds and golden oranges • Photo Skin — Use your own photo on every single block DESIGNED WITH CARE DragBlock! was built from the ground up by an independent developer who plays puzzle games and wanted something better. Every animation, every sound, every transition was crafted to feel right in your hands. • Zero ads — ever • No energy system or artificial limits • All game data stored privately on your device • Full StoreKit 2 support with secure purchase verification • Optimised for iPhone IN-APP PURCHASES Skins and game modes are available as optional one-time purchases. Nothing is hidden behind a paywall that affects gameplay fairness. Classic Mode is completely free, forever. Whether you have two minutes or two hours, DragBlock! meets you where you are. Pick it up, clear some lines, and see how far your mind can take you. Are you the Block Mastermind? DragBlock! developed by SC Games

Screenshots

Block Puzzle4 screens
DragBlock!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DragBlock! at none against Block Puzzle's shown. DragBlock! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Block Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Block Puzzle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DragBlock! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DragBlock! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, DragBlock! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Puzzle versus DragBlock!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock PuzzleDragBlock!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitMango, Inc.Steves Sestari

Customer experience

Block Puzzle

All ratings7,596 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative8.1%

DragBlock!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Block Puzzle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video ads not loading properly
  • Score/progress not saving correctly
  • Unresponsive controls during gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay one-time fee
  • Ability to save/load progress
  • More block shape variety
  • Customizable controls and settings

DragBlock!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Block Puzzle

Subscriptions4
  • Star Membership (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Star Membership (Weekend Sale)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Star Membership (3 Months)$10.993 Months
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  • Star Membership (6 Months)$19.996 Months
10 purchases

DragBlock!

One-time10
  • Pastel Skin$0.99
  • Crystal Skin$0.99
  • Sunset Skin$0.99
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  • Rewind Pack$1.99
  • Photo Skin$1.99
  • Expert Mode$3.99
  • Adventure Mode$4.99
  • Infinite Mode$5.99
  • Challenge Mode$5.99
  • Bomb Mode$5.99

Questions

Is Block Puzzle free?
Block Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DragBlock! free?
DragBlock! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle or DragBlock!?
DragBlock! is rated higher. Block Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while DragBlock! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Block Puzzle or DragBlock! have ads?
Block Puzzle shows ads; DragBlock! does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle or DragBlock!?
Block Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and DragBlock! daily. Most recently, Block Puzzle was updated on October 16, 2026 and DragBlock! on October 8, 2026.

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