# Tetris® vs Sand Block

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sand Block at daily against Tetris®'s fortnightly. Sand Block also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (27% vs 16%). Tetris®'s advantage is ratings volume (455K vs 36) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tetris® sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Block sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sand Block holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tetris® has 455K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Tetris®'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Sand Block's.

Tetris® ships an update fortnightly, Sand Block daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tetris® | Sand Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-block/id6465574567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **26.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) | [Rikuto Hosaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621064356) |

## What reviewers say

### Tetris®

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

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Casual, #99 Top Free · Puzzle (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 (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1700 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dime a day Offer | $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 |
| 4th of July Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds-30d-USD4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale 4USD | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months no-ads - 5 USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass July Capybara | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saint Patrick's Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| LOVE Tetris pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turkey Feast Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Summer Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Let's Rock Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Anniversary Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free for 6 Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summer Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 de Mayo SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Easter Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jester SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Holiday special Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 6 months | $9.99 | 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


### Sand Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-block/id6465574567)

Manipulate falling blocks that transform into sand to clear lines of the same color. Aim for high scores by strategically erasing sand and surviving as long as possible. Master block movement, rotation, and fast falling to achieve maximum points.

**Highlights:** Manipulate falling sand blocks, Clear lines of same-colored sand, Earn points for clearing lines, Achieve high scores, Strategic block movement, Block rotation, Fast falling blocks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tetris® free?

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

### Is Sand Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tetris® or Sand Block?

Sand Block is rated higher. Tetris® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 455K ratings, while Sand Block averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Tetris® or Sand Block have ads?

Both Tetris® and Sand Block show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tetris® or Sand Block?

Tetris® ships an update fortnightly, and Sand Block daily. Most recently, Tetris® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sand Block on September 23, 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.*