# Log Thrower vs Blocks & Ropes

Log Thrower and Blocks & Ropes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of Blocks & Ropes's written reviews are positive against 14% of Log Thrower's. Log Thrower's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Log Thrower sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Blocks & Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Log Thrower against 4.7 for Blocks & Ropes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Log Thrower has 39K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Log Thrower's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's.

Log Thrower ships an update every 3 weeks, Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Log Thrower | Blocks & Ropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-thrower/id1514087906/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-and-ropes/id1631994510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 326 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Log Thrower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-thrower/id1514087906)

Transform everyday objects into projectiles and launch them with a cannon. Aim carefully to hit targets and score points from a jury. Manage your limited shots wisely to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Transform objects into weapons, Sharpen and load projectiles, Fire shots from a cannon, Hit targets, Score points from jury, Limited shots

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🤯 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of control over sharpening
- 🤬 Inappropriate language

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Inability to continue after boss battles

**Requested features**

- Reduce advertisements
- Add more gameplay variety
- Allow manual control over sharpening
- Implement age-appropriate content


### Blocks & Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-and-ropes/id1631994510)

Untangle pairs of connected blocks by stretching and manipulating them to clear the board. This addictive puzzle game offers over 1000 levels with increasing complexity and new mechanics to challenge your logic and boost your IQ.

**Highlights:** Connect pairs of blocks, Over 1000 levels, Increasingly complex puzzles, New block mechanics, Bright and beautiful graphics, Skip levels option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 🎨 Interesting and creative design
- 💡 Variety of mechanics and challenges
- 🎶 Gentle and soothing music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Levels can be too easy at times
- 🕰️ Slow progression to new mechanics
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 🤯 Frustrating glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past level 957
- Glitches with certain block mechanics
- Ads causing game freezes or crashes

**Requested features**

- Hint button or tutorial for new mechanics
- Level select or difficulty options
- Ability to disable or reduce ads
- More challenging levels and puzzles
- Customizable backgrounds and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Log Thrower free?

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

### Is Blocks & Ropes free?

Blocks & Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Log Thrower or Blocks & Ropes?

Blocks & Ropes is rated higher. Log Thrower averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do Log Thrower or Blocks & Ropes have ads?

Both Log Thrower and Blocks & Ropes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Log Thrower or Blocks & Ropes?

Log Thrower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. Most recently, Log Thrower was updated on September 26, 2026 and Blocks & Ropes on September 22, 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.*