Comparison

VIM vs Block Rigorous

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

Head to head
About

VIM

Defend your star by destroying incoming obstacles and expand your galaxy. Enjoy a simple yet engaging space adventure.

Highlights
  • Protect your star
  • Destroy obstacles
  • Build your galaxy
  • Engaging gameplay
Features
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- Protect your star - Destroy the obstacles - Build your galaxy as big as you can - Enjoy! ;)

About

Block Rigorous

Features
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Block Rigorous is a beautifully crafted block puzzle for players who love clean design, smooth feedback and respectful pacing. Drag colorful pieces onto the grid, line them up, and watch full rows and columns disappear in a satisfying burst of light. Whether you have one quiet minute on the bus or a long evening to unwind, Block Rigorous adapts to your mood. We rebuilt the block puzzle experience from the ground up with one promise: no aggressive ads, no pay-to-win shortcuts, no dead-end frustration. Just polished, relaxing strategy you can pick up in seconds and enjoy for years. KEY FEATURES • Fluid Drag and Drop — Place pieces with precise, responsive controls designed for one-hand play. • Combo Choreography — Chain line clears, trigger streak bonuses and watch the board come alive with juicy effects. • Multiple Game Modes — Classic Endless, Timed Blitz, calm Zen Mode, handcrafted Puzzle Levels, Combo Rush and rotating Daily Challenges. • Daily Missions and Rewards — Log in for fresh objectives, login bonuses and seasonal events that keep every day interesting. • Meaningful Progression — Earn coins, unlock cosmetics and follow milestone goals through a player level system. • Beautiful Themes — Dress your board with soft gradients, glossy block skins, particle effects and calming background tracks. • Optional Boosters — Undo a move, refresh your pieces, freeze a fail or revive when it really matters. • Player-Friendly Ads — Rewarded ads are always optional and clearly marked. Interstitials are limited and never interrupt active play. • Offline Friendly — Continue your run anywhere, anytime, without a connection. • Designed for Comfort — Portrait layout, large touch targets, accessible contrast and gentle haptic feedback. WHY YOU MIGHT LOVE IT • Calming yet strategic core loop that scales from casual to expert play. • Premium look and feel without large downloads or device strain. • Fair monetization that respects your time and attention. • Constantly expanding content with seasonal cosmetics and limited-time events. WHO IT IS FOR • Puzzle fans who want a relaxing brain workout. • Casual players looking for a quick session before bed or on a commute. • Strategy lovers who enjoy planning combos and chasing personal best scores. • Anyone tired of intrusive ads in mobile puzzle games. PRIVACY AND SUPPORT We take your privacy seriously. Read our policy and reach out anytime if you need help or want to share feedback — every message is read by a real person. • Privacy Policy: https://furkandamar.net/privacy-policy.php?app=block-rigorous • Support: https://metachainlabs.net/en/contact • About us: https://metachainlabs.net Drag a piece, clear a line and let the day melt away with Block Rigorous.

Screenshots

VIM4 screens
Block Rigorous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Rigorous at none against VIM's 1. VIM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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. VIM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Rigorous asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VIM versus Block Rigorous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIMBlock Rigorous
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoor Creative, LLCFurkan Damar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VIM

One-time1
  • VIM Premium$1.99
None

Block Rigorous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIM free?
VIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Rigorous free?
Block Rigorous is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VIM or Block Rigorous have ads?
Block Rigorous shows ads; VIM does not.

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