# Block Puzzle vs Paeki

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Puzzle at none against Paeki's 1. Block Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (270 vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Paeki's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paeki sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle has 270 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Block Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paeki's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Block Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Paeki every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Puzzle | Paeki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-block-blast/id1492566476/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paeki/id6759767106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 94.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pengbo LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824161036) | [Steven Knauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877190883) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-block-blast/id1492566476)

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience that blends traditional gameplay with jigsaw elements. Drag and drop blocks to form complete lines, clearing the grid and earning points. Test your skills and aim for the highest score in this addictive challenge.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop block placement, Create full vertical lines, Create full horizontal lines, Score-based progression, No block rotation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Good brain teaser and mentally stimulating
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving experience
- 👍 Easy to play and user-friendly
- ⏱️ Great time killer for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔊 Ads with sound disrupting background audio
- 🎮 Cannot rotate blocks to desired positions
- 📦 Game board/blocks sizing issues
- ❌ No ad removal purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Ads contain sound that interrupts background audio
- Block rotation limitations affecting gameplay strategy

**Requested features**

- Purchasable ad removal option
- Level progression system with increasing difficulty
- Ability to rotate blocks in multiple directions
- Larger game board display
- Limited redo feature


### Paeki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paeki/id6759767106)

Uncover a daily hidden image by revealing frosted tiles. Guess the picture using fewer tiles for a higher score. Offers hints, competitive leaderboards, and a premium upgrade for unlimited play and stats.

**Highlights:** Daily hidden picture puzzles, Tile revealing mechanic, Scoring based on tiles revealed, Hints and clues, Game Center leaderboards, Achievements, Puzzle Archive (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paeki Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Puzzle free?

Block Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paeki free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle or Paeki?

Block Puzzle is rated higher. Block Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Paeki averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Block Puzzle or Paeki have ads?

Neither Block Puzzle nor Paeki shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle or Paeki?

Block Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paeki every 4 days. Most recently, Block Puzzle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Paeki on October 31, 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.*