Block Surfer vs Latch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Surfer
Build a tower by stacking blocks to overcome obstacles and reach the end. Be careful not to fall off the edge in this fun surfing-style game.
- Stack blocks to build a tower
- Pass all obstacles
- Avoid falling off cliffs
- Cube surfing gameplay
- Fun and challenging
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Stack blocks to build your tower and pass all the obstacles. But beware, don't fall off the cliff! Surfing never has been so much fun.
Latch
Engage in a pure deduction game with a single, logical solution for every puzzle. Place nodes on a grid following simple rules, and use clear reasoning to reveal the solution without pressure or luck. Enjoy a clean design and offline play.
- 1,000 verified logic puzzles
- Daily challenge puzzles
- Build and maintain streaks
- Clear, uncluttered design
- Learnable in a minute
- Offline play
- Ads can be switched off
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Latch is a game of pure deduction. Every puzzle has one solution, and you can always reason your way to it - no guessing, no luck, no timers rushing you. Just you and a grid that rewards a clear mind. The rule is simple: Place one node in every row, every column, and every colored region - and no two nodes may touch, not even diagonally. From that single rule comes a surprising depth of logic. Mark the cells you've ruled out, place your nodes with confidence, and watch the solution reveal itself. What's inside: • 1,000 verified puzzles - every one checked for a single solution and a path of pure logic. Grids stay a comfortable size; it's the reasoning that deepens, from spotting a single forced cell to deductions spanning several regions at once. • A new daily challenge - one fresh puzzle every day, the same for everyone. • Build your streak - solve each day to keep your streak alive, and watch it climb. • Clear, uncluttered design - bright, distinct colors and nothing on screen but the puzzle. • Learn in a minute - a quick walkthrough teaches you everything; the depth comes from you. • Ads you can switch off - one small purchase removes the banner and between-level ads, for good. • Play anywhere, offline - no account, no sign-up, no connection required. No pressure. No randomness. Just the quiet satisfaction of a puzzle that always makes sense. Think you can solve them all?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Block Surfer at none against Latch's shown. Block Surfer also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Latch's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Block Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Latch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Latch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.
Block Surfer ships an update every 2 weeks, Latch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Surfer | Latch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Muller | Olivas Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Block Surfer
Latch
In-app purchases
Block Surfer
- Remove Ads$2.99
Latch
- Remove Ads$4.99









