Comparison

Juicy Stack vs Blocks & Ropes

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

Head to head
About

Juicy Stack

Engage in a relaxing and addictive tile-stacking puzzle game. Unlock new tower themes and compete on live scoreboards. Simple controls make it easy to pick up and play.

Highlights
  • Unlock Tower Themes
  • Relaxing Gameplay
  • Addictive Gameplay
  • Simple Controls
  • Live Scoreboards
Features
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Unlock new tiles as you progress. How far can you stack before your tower goes bust? Features: • Unlock Tower Themes • Relaxing and addictive gameplay • Simple controls • Live scoreboards

About

Blocks & Ropes

Untangle pairs of connected blocks by stretching and manipulating them to clear the board. This addictive puzzle game offers over 1000 levels with increasing complexity and new mechanics to challenge your logic and boost your IQ.

Highlights
  • Connect pairs of blocks
  • Over 1000 levels
  • Increasingly complex puzzles
  • New block mechanics
  • Bright and beautiful graphics
  • Skip levels option
Features
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► ROCK THE BLOCKS What a tangled web we weave, and you’re the one who’s going to untangle it in this unusual and entertaining puzzle game that requires you to stretch your imagination, unblock your logic, and really get your brain working. Tug and twist at the matted tangle until eventually something snaps and a pair of cubes break free. Solving the puzzle won’t be easy – especially as the number of blocks gets bigger and bigger and more and more complex mechanisms are added to the mix – but it’s bound to bring a massive dose of satisfaction when you finally set the last blocks free. ► CAN YOU SQUARE IT? • Feeling mentally blocked? This original and addictive brainteaser game is a great way to improve your IQ and give your mind a quick but powerful workout. Pairs of blocks connected by a stretchy cord must be brought together to clear the board and complete the puzzle. Pull this one up, push that one to the side, and keep shuffling till you’ve completed all the pairs. • It's a non-stop block party: With over 1000 levels to complete, there’s always something to engage your brain and get you thinking in this relaxing but intriguing puzzle game. Five minutes to spare? Get solving another tangled block puzzle. • New tricks on the block: As you progress through the game, you’ll come across a wide range of new mechanics that will keep the puzzles challenging and your brain ticking over – exploding blocks, pairs moving in one direction only, shattering glass cubes and much more. Be sure, you’ll never have time to get bored, and your logic will always be tested. • Blocks of colour: Original puzzle mechanics are combined with bright and beautiful graphics and satisfying haptic effects to brisk each puzzle and activate not just your logic but every part of your brain. • Never get stuck on the blocks: If you don’t see the solution straight away, you may pull and prod at different blocks on the board as long as you like – until you find a way to start setting them free. And if you really get stuck, there’s always an option of just skipping to the next level ensuring a stress-free and pleasurable playing experience. ► UNTANGLE, UNWIND AND HAVE FUN If you’re looking for a fast and entertaining puzzle game that would keep you engaged and your brain active for some five minutes or endless hours, then look no further than Shackled Cubes. Download the game now and throw yourself on untangling the knotted cubes in increasingly challenging and enjoyable puzzles that will give your brain enjoyable exercise while also helping you kick back and relax. Come and join the block party! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Juicy Stack4 screens
Blocks & Ropes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blocks & Ropes at 4.7 against Juicy Stack's 4.5. Blocks & Ropes also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 28%). Juicy Stack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Juicy Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocks & Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocks & Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Juicy Stack's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Juicy Stack ships an update every 5 weeks, Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Juicy Stack versus Blocks & Ropes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJuicy StackBlocks & Ropes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.3K ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.3K — better5K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB466 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlchemical IncSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Juicy Stack

All ratings9,278 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral17.3%
Negative54.9%

Blocks & Ropes

All ratings5,015 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral22.8%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Juicy Stack

From 9.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Relaxing visuals
  • 💡 Unique concept

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear objectives
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔗 Lack of progression
  • 📺 Excessive ads

Blocks & Ropes

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and fun game
  • 🎨 Interesting and creative design
  • 💡 Variety of mechanics and challenges
  • 🎶 Gentle and soothing music

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Levels can be too easy at times
  • 🕰️ Slow progression to new mechanics
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
  • 🤯 Frustrating glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

Bugs and requests

Juicy Stack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent piece rotation
  • Sudden game over conditions
  • Frequent crashes
  • Syncing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Endless mode
  • Customizable controls
  • Improved camera view
  • Progression system
  • Reduced ads

Blocks & Ropes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress past level 957
  • Glitches with certain block mechanics
  • Ads causing game freezes or crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Hint button or tutorial for new mechanics
  • Level select or difficulty options
  • Ability to disable or reduce ads
  • More challenging levels and puzzles
  • Customizable backgrounds and themes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Juicy Stack

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99

Questions

Is Juicy Stack free?
Juicy Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocks & Ropes free?
Blocks & Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Juicy Stack or Blocks & Ropes?
Blocks & Ropes is rated higher. Juicy Stack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Juicy Stack or Blocks & Ropes have ads?
Both Juicy Stack and Blocks & Ropes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Juicy Stack or Blocks & Ropes?
Juicy Stack ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. Most recently, Juicy Stack was updated on October 15, 2026 and Blocks & Ropes on October 16, 2026.

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