# Block Puzzle * vs Block Puzzle（Classic）

Block Puzzle * and Block Puzzle（Classic） both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Block Puzzle（Classic）'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Block Puzzle *'s. Block Puzzle（Classic） also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Block Puzzle *'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 59). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Block Puzzle * against 4.8 for Block Puzzle（Classic）. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle * has 8.2K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Block Puzzle *'s written reviews are positive against 95% of Block Puzzle（Classic）'s.

Block Puzzle * ships an update every 2 weeks, Block Puzzle（Classic） every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Puzzle * | Block Puzzle（Classic） |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle/id1501811370/reviews) | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzleclassic/id1609217224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 121 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志伟 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493045788) | [文亮 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510490201) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Puzzle *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle/id1501811370)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive puzzle experience. Drag and drop wooden blocks onto a grid to clear lines, freeing up space and training your brain. Enjoy this simple yet challenging game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop block placement, Clear horizontal and vertical lines, Free up space for new pieces, Brain training, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting game
- 💰 Free to play
- 🕹️ Simple and challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads, even after paying for ad-free version
- 🔒 Paid version still has ads
- 🕰️ Short game sessions due to ads
- 🤔 Inability to rotate blocks
- 🤯 Frustrating gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not removed even after purchasing ad-free version
- Game progress not saved properly

**Requested features**

- More time to analyze moves
- Ability to rotate blocks
- Reduce frequency and length of ads


### Block Puzzle（Classic）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzleclassic/id1609217224)

A free, offline puzzle game where you fit various block shapes into a 10x10 grid. Aim to clear lines by strategically placing blocks, offering a classic brain-training experience for all ages. Enjoy endless challenges without time limits.

**Highlights:** Fit blocks into a 10x10 grid, Clear blocks by forming full lines, No time limits, Brick rotation available, Offline play supported, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Puzzle * free?

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

### Is Block Puzzle（Classic） free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle * or Block Puzzle（Classic）?

Block Puzzle（Classic） is rated higher. Block Puzzle * averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Block Puzzle（Classic） averages 4.8 from 59 ratings.

### Do Block Puzzle * or Block Puzzle（Classic） have ads?

Block Puzzle（Classic） shows ads; Block Puzzle * does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle * or Block Puzzle（Classic）?

Block Puzzle * ships an update every 2 weeks, and Block Puzzle（Classic） every 3 months. Most recently, Block Puzzle * was updated on October 21, 2026 and Block Puzzle（Classic） on October 24, 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.*