Comparison

A Game With Blocks vs GHOST TRICK

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

Head to head
About

A Game With Blocks

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle battle by swiping to match three or more blocks. Compete against friends locally or aim for high scores in endless mode with strategic combos and chains.

Highlights
  • Block matching puzzle gameplay
  • Local multiplayer via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • Endless mode for high scores
  • Unlockable color themes
  • In-depth stats tracking
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Swipe left or right to match like blocks of three or more. Try to match as many blocks as you can before they reach the top. In endless mode, try to maximize your score by matching combos of 4 blocks or more and chain together your matches for score multipliers. In vs. mode, match up with a nearby friend using bluetooth or local network connection. use combos and chains to drop garbage blocks on your opponent to give you an advantage. FEATURES - Fast paced puzzle action - Simple colorful block matching - Create a profile and play against nearby friends using bluetooth or local network - Earn new color themes by completing challenges - Keep track of highscores and records with an in-depth stats page - 10 different difficulties to master - 50+ stages to complete

About

GHOST TRICK

Unravel a mystery as a spirit with lost memories. Manipulate objects and the fates of others to prevent deaths and uncover the truth behind your own demise. This HD remaster features a captivating story, new illustrations, and music options.

Highlights
  • Puzzle-solving gameplay
  • Clue-chasing story
  • Powers of the Dead mechanics
  • HD remaster
  • Switchable soundtracks
  • New illustrations and music gallery
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The story of a single night, lost memories, and a lost life. ---Caution--- Please check the "Purchasing the Game" and "Supported Devices" notices below before purchasing or using the app. --- Game Introduction --- The puzzle-solving mystery adventure masterpiece returns! "Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective" was created by Shu Takumi, the creator of the Ace Attorneyseries, and is now back in a long-requested HD remaster of the original 2010 release! Yasumasa Kitagawa, the popular composer who created the music for "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles," has created a remastered 1-to-1 soundtrack for the entire game. Players can seamlessly switch between the original and remastered soundtracks. Additionally, new extra features such as the "Illustrations" and "Music" features have been added. Tonight, we rise from the dead! ----------------- Story Synopsis A dark night. In a corner of town, our main character loses his life to a single bullet. Reawakening as a spirit, he realizes he has lost his memories along with his life. "Who am I? Why was I killed? Who killed me? ...And what is the meaning of these 'Powers of the Dead' I've been given?" Tomorrow morning, his spirit will disappear. A unique clue-chasing story has begun! The first of those clues is a single female detective, who seems to have witnessed the murder... [Purchasing the Game] To play Chapter 3 and the rest of the story, select "Buy Full Version" within the game and then "Purchase Chapter 3 to the Final Chapter." [Supported Devices] Please see "Compatibility" on the official website for supported devices and OS. - Accessing the Official Website Tap "Developer Website" at the bottom of this page or input the URL below to be taken to the official site. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/ Note: Although this app can be purchased on devices that are not supported, it may not function properly. Please be aware that we can neither guarantee the app's performance nor offer refunds if you use a device or OS not supported by the app. [Terms of Use] Please see the website below. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/?t=terms [Updating App] Please back up your save data when updating the app after installation. If the update fails, you will no longer be able to use the save data. Depending on the version of your OS, the space required to update will vary (from 2.5GB to 5GB). [Other Information] This is the same version of the game that is available on game consoles. Please note that deleting this app from your device will also delete all save data. We recommend downloading this app via Wi-Fi. Please note that you must be logged in to iCloud to access some features of this app. [Inquiries Regarding This App] - Users in Japan Please use the following form. https://www.capcom.co.jp/support/sp/form_mc1/ - Users Outside of Japan Please use the following form. https://www.us.capcommobile.com/main#support [Enjoy More Capcom Titles!] Search for "Capcom" or the name of one or our apps for more fun games to play!

Screenshots

A Game With Blocks4 screens
GHOST TRICK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A Game With Blocks at 96% against GHOST TRICK's 38%. A Game With Blocks also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. GHOST TRICK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Game With Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Game With Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of A Game With Blocks's written reviews are positive against 38% of GHOST TRICK's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
A Game With Blocks versus GHOST TRICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Game With BlocksGHOST TRICK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (45 ratings) — better3.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4547 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDylan IrwinCAPCOM

Customer experience

A Game With Blocks

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

GHOST TRICK

All ratings47 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative52.1%

Bugs and requests

A Game With Blocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GHOST TRICK

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashes immediately after launch
  • App closes upon opening
  • Cannot restore purchase
  • Cloud save upload failing
  • Game not working
Show 3 more
  • App crashes on start
  • Communication error on restore
  • Purchase not restored

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous purchases
  • Mac version availability
  • Automatic iCloud save data syncing
  • Game Center achievements

In-app purchases

None

A Game With Blocks

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GHOST TRICK

One-time1
  • All Chapters$29.99

Questions

Is A Game With Blocks free?
A Game With Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GHOST TRICK free?
GHOST TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Game With Blocks or GHOST TRICK?
A Game With Blocks is rated higher. A Game With Blocks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while GHOST TRICK averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.
Do A Game With Blocks or GHOST TRICK have ads?
Neither A Game With Blocks nor GHOST TRICK shows ads.

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