Comparison

Blocks Away vs PulseBlocks

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

Head to head
About

Blocks Away

A relaxing block-dropping puzzle game where you clear lines to score points and earn rewards. Enjoy daily rewards and power-ups to enhance your gameplay. Perfect for unwinding and clearing your mind.

Highlights
  • Block dropping gameplay
  • Line clearing mechanics
  • Score accumulation
  • Reward system (rotates, undos)
  • Daily rewards
  • High score challenges
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Turn on, switch off and tune out with Blocks Away — the latest block dropping, line clearing craze. Make some “you-time”, recharge your batteries and clear your mind with this super simple block puzzle. Simply drop blocks, clear lines, amass points and earn rewards. R E W A R D S — Win rotates, reshuffles, undos and point multipliers. Come back each day for a free daily reward, or win them by clearing lines and beating your high score. So what are you waiting for — Go get your blocks in order. NEED HELP? If you need help or want to make a suggestion, just drop us an email — https://www.EighteenDegrees.com/Help

About

PulseBlocks

A polished block puzzle game offering satisfying gameplay and creative customization. Place blocks, clear lines, and build combos to achieve high scores. Personalize your experience with custom themes, block colors, and even your own photos on the board.

Highlights
  • Satisfying block puzzle gameplay
  • Customize board themes and block colors
  • Use your own photo on the board
  • Play with companion buddies
  • Daily tasks and rewards
  • Profile progression and stats tracking
Features
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PulseBlocks is a fresh and polished block puzzle game that combines satisfying gameplay, creative customization, and fun new features that make every run feel more personal. Place blocks, clear lines, build combos, and keep your board alive as long as possible. The gameplay is simple to learn, but high scores take planning, smart moves, and strategy. What makes PulseBlocks stand out is how much you can make the experience your own. Customize your board themes and block color packs to match your style, from bold and vibrant to soft and pastel. PulseBlocks also includes exciting extra features that bring more personality to the game. Turn on a companion and let cute buddies like Ginger and Biscuit cheer you on while you play. You can also choose a photo and use it on the board, revealing it slice by slice as you place blocks and clear lines. Complete daily tasks, earn XP, level up your profile, and track your progress as you improve over time. Features: • Smooth and satisfying block puzzle gameplay • Easy to learn, challenging to master • Clear lines and build combos for bigger scores • Customize board themes and block color packs • Use your own photo on the board • Reveal your photo as you play • Play with cute companion buddies like Ginger and Biscuit • Daily tasks and rewards • XP, levels, and profile progression • Stats tracking for scores, combos, and more • Clean, colorful, polished design Whether you want a relaxing puzzle session or a more competitive high-score challenge, PulseBlocks gives you a fun and rewarding block puzzle experience with more style, more personality, and more ways to play.

Screenshots

Blocks Away4 screens
PulseBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PulseBlocks at none against Blocks Away's shown. PulseBlocks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (daily vs every 13 months). Blocks Away's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PulseBlocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocks Away ships an update every 13 months, PulseBlocks daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blocks Away versus PulseBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks AwayPulseBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam WasiakPatton Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Blocks Away

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PulseBlocks

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blocks Away

No in-app purchases

None

PulseBlocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocks Away free?
Blocks Away is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PulseBlocks free?
PulseBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blocks Away or PulseBlocks?
PulseBlocks is rated higher. Blocks Away averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PulseBlocks averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Blocks Away or PulseBlocks have ads?
Blocks Away shows ads; PulseBlocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Blocks Away or PulseBlocks?
Blocks Away ships an update every 13 months, and PulseBlocks daily. Most recently, Blocks Away was updated on November 2, 2026 and PulseBlocks on October 31, 2026.

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