# Build Up!! vs Tricky Blocks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tricky Blocks at none against Build Up!!'s 1. Tricky Blocks also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 34%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Build Up!!'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build Up!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tricky Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tricky Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 16K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Build Up!!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Tricky Blocks's.

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, Tricky Blocks every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Up!! | Tricky Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-blocks-block-puzzle/id6753897370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 266 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [BLUE BAG GAMING AND PUBLISHING - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896288670) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Up!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346)

Construct your tower as tall as possible by strategically placing building nodes. Collect more nodes as you ascend to reach crucial checkpoints and achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Build structures high, Gather building nodes, Reach checkpoints, Ascend to new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Runs well with no crashes
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Impossible or buggy levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Rivet counter malfunction
- Levels regenerating incorrectly
- Tower physics issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to create custom maps
- Removal of perfect triangle requirement


### Tricky Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-blocks-block-puzzle/id6753897370)

A physics-based stacking game where you strategically place blocks to build towers as high as possible. Enjoy a relaxed pace with no time pressure, smart placement previews, and satisfying tactile feedback. Master the art of the perfect drop to reach new heights.

**Highlights:** Physics-based stacking, No time pressure, Smart shadow preview, Tactile feedback, Crisp 2D visuals, Three lives system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Up!! free?

Build Up!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tricky Blocks free?

Tricky Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Build Up!! or Tricky Blocks?

Tricky Blocks is rated higher. Build Up!! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Tricky Blocks averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Build Up!! or Tricky Blocks have ads?

Both Build Up!! and Tricky Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build Up!! or Tricky Blocks?

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, and Tricky Blocks every 8 days. Most recently, Build Up!! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tricky Blocks on November 5, 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.*