# Block Puzzle Level vs Block Joy

The clearest difference is ads: Block Joy at none against Block Puzzle Level's shown. Block Joy also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Block Puzzle Level's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Puzzle Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Joy sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Block Puzzle Level against 4.7 for Block Joy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Joy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Puzzle Level ships an update every 7 months, Block Joy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Puzzle Level | Block Joy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-level/id1466076557/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-joy/id6692623693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Phuong Ta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466076556) | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Puzzle Level

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-level/id1466076557)

Engage in an addictive brain teaser that challenges your logic and puzzle skills. Combine blocks to build and destroy lines, offering refreshing mental training. Enjoy hours of captivating gameplay with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Brain training puzzles, Logic skill challenges, Combine and destroy blocks, Create vertical and horizontal lines, No time limits, Save progress anytime

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Block Joy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-joy/id6692623693)

An addictive IQ puzzle game with a treasure-hunting theme. Arrange falling blocks of various shapes to fill lines on a 9x9 grid, destroying lines for points. Train your brain with this challenging and classic puzzle-solving experience.

**Highlights:** IQ puzzle game, Brain training, Block arrangement, Fill lines to score, No color matching, No time limit

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 10 Skip Tickets SALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Skip Ad Tickets SALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammers Bundle SALE | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rotate Bundle SALE | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 skip ad tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| High Roller | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rotate Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rewards Master SALE | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Mania | $4.99 | one-time |
| Score Madness SALE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rewards Master | $5.99 | one-time |
| Score Madness | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Skip Ad Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip Ad Tickets | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Cool version of Tetris

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤑 Feels like a money grab
- 🤯 Overwhelming ad frequency

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Reward system that feels fair
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Puzzle Level free?

Block Puzzle Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Joy free?

Block Joy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle Level or Block Joy?

Block Joy is rated higher. Block Puzzle Level averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Block Joy averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Block Puzzle Level or Block Joy have ads?

Block Puzzle Level shows ads; Block Joy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle Level or Block Joy?

Block Puzzle Level ships an update every 7 months, and Block Joy every 2 months. Most recently, Block Puzzle Level was updated on August 13, 2026 and Block Joy on September 24, 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.*