# Falling Blocks vs Tetris®

The clearest difference is rating: Tetris® at 4.5 against Falling Blocks's 3.0. Tetris® also leads on ratings volume (457K vs 44) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). Falling Blocks's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 16%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Falling Blocks sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Tetris® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tetris® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tetris® has 457K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Falling Blocks's written reviews are positive against 16% of Tetris®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Falling Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, Tetris® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Falling Blocks | Tetris® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-blocks-puzzle-game/id1474442643/reviews) | **[4.5 (457K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **457K** |
| Positive reviews | **35.5% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 123 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [loay setrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/923932983) | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) |

## What reviewers say

### Falling Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-blocks-puzzle-game/id1474442643)

Engage your mind with this addictive puzzle game where you strategically move and rotate falling blocks to form complete horizontal lines. Compete with friends, unlock new themes, and enjoy a brain-training experience with multiple difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move blocks, Tap to rotate blocks, Form horizontal lines to clear, Challenge friends on Game Center, Unlock theme packs, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Stars | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Stars | $12.99 | one-time |


### Tetris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Puzzle, #143 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Experience the classic block-stacking puzzle game with hundreds of unique levels and multiple single-player modes. Master your skills, complete daily challenges, and personalize your game with custom themes. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Tetris levels, Classic Tetris gameplay, Marathon and Quick Play modes, Offline play available, Daily Challenges and rewards, Customizable themes and profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1700 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free for 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Noads7-Bundle-USD3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds-30d-USD4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great brain-stimulating game
- 🎨 Variety of themes and music
- 📊 Competitive leaderboards and events
- 👍 Smooth controls and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small play area and UI elements
- 🕰️ Frequent ads and limited ad-free options
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection
- 💰 Monetization through tickets and power-ups
- 🐛 Occasional bugs, crashes, and save issues

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces dropping unexpectedly
- Pause/resume functionality issues
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable controls and UI scaling
- Offline mode with unlimited play
- More single-player modes and difficulty options
- Permanent ad-removal purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Falling Blocks free?

Falling Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tetris® free?

Tetris® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Falling Blocks or Tetris®?

Tetris® is rated higher. Falling Blocks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Tetris® averages 4.5 from 457K ratings.

### Do Falling Blocks or Tetris® have ads?

Both Falling Blocks and Tetris® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Falling Blocks or Tetris®?

Falling Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tetris® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Falling Blocks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tetris® 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.*