Comparison

Block 9 vs Block Blast

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

Head to head
About

Block 9

Place randomly shaped blocks onto a 9x9 grid to score points by forming squares or lines. This simple puzzle game offers a straightforward yet engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid gameplay
  • Randomly shaped blocks
  • Score by forming lines
  • Score by forming squares
  • Simple puzzle mechanics
Features
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A little space to think. A great beat to play to. Block 9 turns a simple nine-by-nine grid into a puzzle you'll want to keep coming back to. Place colourful shapes, complete rows, columns or 3-by-3 squares, and make room for your next move. Chain your clears and see how far you can push your personal best. MAKE EVERY MOVE COUNT Drag a piece onto the board and tap to rotate it. Placement previews show what you'll clear and the points you could earn, helping you find that satisfying fit. Undo a move or refresh your pieces when you need a fresh approach. PLAY YOUR WAY Prefer tapping to dragging? Turn on tap-to-place controls to select a piece, preview a position and confirm your move. VoiceOver support describes pieces, board cells and controls, while Reduce Motion keeps animation more restrained. A FRESH LOOK, DAY OR NIGHT Glossy tiles, smooth drops and responsive feedback bring the board to life. Automatic light and dark appearances follow your device, with matching app icon variants. FIND YOUR SOUNDTRACK Play to an upbeat electronic soundtrack. Pick a track, skip to the next or shuffle the selection. Adjust music and effects to suit you, or let your own music and podcasts take the lead. MAKE IT A PERSONAL BEST See your moves, clears, combos and streaks in the end-of-game summary, then share a score card. Connect to Game Center for the leaderboard and achievements, or enjoy the puzzle offline and keep chasing your own best. Your game saves automatically, ready for your next spare moment.

About

Block Blast

This brain teaser combines classic block-matching with new challenges and world travel themes. Drag and drop blocks to clear lines, collect coins, and unlock new cities. Enjoy hundreds of levels, stunning visuals, and relaxing sounds for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Classic block-matching gameplay
  • World travel scenery
  • Coin collection
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Daily challenges
  • Relaxing sounds
Features
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Block Blast: World Trip is now realsing! An ultimate brain teaser that combines classic block-matching gameplay with exciting new challenges. What's new: Fabulous scenery all around the world. Come to travel the world with Block Blast: World Trip without any cost! More game levels you win, more cities you can go! How to Play: Drag and drop blocks to fill horizontal or vertical lines. Clear the board by matching blocks of the same color. The more lines you clear at once, the higher your score! But watch out – the blocks keep coming, so plan your moves carefully. Key Features: Collect Coins: There're various coins in each city, you can collect them and take them to your next chanllenge! Endless Fun: Enjoy hundreds of levels with increasing difficulty, keeping you entertained for hours. Also beautiful scenery all over the world is waiting right here for you. Classic Gameplay: Simple and addictive mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to master. Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in a vibrant and colorful world. Relaxing Sounds: Enjoy soothing music and sound effects that enhance your gaming experience. Daily Challenges: Test your skills with new challenges every day and compete with friends. Block Blast: World Trip is more than just a game; it's a mental workout that will keep your mind sharp and entertained. Challenge yourself, relax, and blast your way to victory! Download now and experience the thrill! Are you ready to become a block blast master?

Screenshots

Block 92 screens
Block Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Block 9 at none against Block Blast's shown. Block Blast's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Block 9 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Block Blast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 5.0 for Block 9 against 5.0 for Block Blast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block 9 ships an update every 2 months, Block Blast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block 9 versus Block Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock 9Block Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS27.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon GrantSeanear Limited

Customer experience

Block 9

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Block Blast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Block 9

One-time3
  • Enable Themes$0.99
  • Undo x5$0.99
  • Renew x5$0.99
2 purchases

Block Blast

One-time2
  • No Ads 7days$2.99
  • No Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Block 9 free?
Block 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Blast free?
Block Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block 9 or Block Blast?
Block 9 and Block Blast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Block 9 or Block Blast have ads?
Block Blast shows ads; Block 9 does not.
Which is updated more often, Block 9 or Block Blast?
Block 9 ships an update every 2 months, and Block Blast daily. Most recently, Block 9 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Block Blast on October 6, 2026.

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