Comparison

Shootout 3D 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

Shootout 3D

Engage in thrilling combat, swiping to control characters and tapping to fire. Protect innocent civilians while eliminating enemies and bosses. Utilize environmental objects to overcome challenging levels and achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Swipe to control characters
  • Tap to fire
  • Protect civilians
  • Eliminate enemies and bosses
  • Use environmental objects
  • Ragdoll physics
Features
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Become a hero and eliminate the enemies and bosses whilst protecting innocent civilians. In Shootout 3D you will need to swipe left and right to control all characters, good and bad. Tap on the screen to fire, but make sure you don't hit a good guy otherwise it's game over. Reach the end of the level and face off against the tough bosses to win the game! Use objects like barrels, logs and mirrors to help you in tricky situations. Shootout 3D features: - Simple and addictive gameplay - Crazy ragdoll physics - Simple and colorful art style - Increasingly challenging levels http://privacy.servers.kwalee.com/privacy/Shootout3DEULA.html

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

Shootout 3D4 screens
Blocks & Ropes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shootout 3D and Blocks & Ropes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of Blocks & Ropes's written reviews are positive against 11% of Shootout 3D's. Shootout 3D's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 5K). On price, rating, 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. Shootout 3D sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Shootout 3D against 4.7 for Blocks & Ropes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shootout 3D has 82K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Shootout 3D's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shootout 3D ships an update every 3 months, Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shootout 3D versus Blocks & Ropes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShootout 3DBlocks & Ropes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82K ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.2% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82K — better5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB509 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKwalee LtdSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Shootout 3D

All ratings81,617 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews743 reviews
Positive11.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative81.4%

Blocks & Ropes

All ratings5,013 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral22.8%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Shootout 3D

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept
  • 💡 Challenging late-game puzzles
  • 🚀 Very good game

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive early stages
  • 🚨 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection
  • 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
  • 🐛 Freezes after watching 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

Shootout 3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes after watching ads
  • Levels sometimes reset progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Avoid using disorders in ads
  • Add more new levels instead of repeating
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Allow offline play

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

4 purchases

Shootout 3D

Subscriptions2
  • VIP MEMBERSHIP3 Days trial$5.497 Days
  • MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP$14.491 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads Discount$1.99
  • Remove Ads2 variants$2.99
1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99

Questions

Is Shootout 3D free?
Shootout 3D 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, Shootout 3D or Blocks & Ropes?
Blocks & Ropes is rated higher. Shootout 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Shootout 3D or Blocks & Ropes have ads?
Both Shootout 3D and Blocks & Ropes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shootout 3D or Blocks & Ropes?
Shootout 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. Most recently, Shootout 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blocks & Ropes on October 25, 2026.

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