# Element Flow vs Blocks Sort!

The clearest difference is rating: Blocks Sort! at 4.7 against Element Flow's 3.4. Blocks Sort! also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 27%) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.9K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Element Flow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocks Sort! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blocks Sort! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocks Sort! has 19K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Element Flow's written reviews are positive against 65% of Blocks Sort!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element Flow | Blocks Sort! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-flow/id1523868720/reviews) | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-sort/id1640274526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 381 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [App Swim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475582966) |

## What reviewers say

### Element Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-flow/id1523868720)

Merge elements to create objects and living creatures, from oceans to dragons. Explore scientific principles to evolve the ancient earth and discover the origins of life. Enjoy simple, addictive gameplay with increasing challenges.

**Highlights:** Merge elements to create new objects, Scientific knowledge-based gameplay, Unlock unique elements, Evolve the ancient earth, Simple and addictive mechanics, Create living creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 🤔 Interesting element combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Illogical element combinations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Hint button not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Progress not saving

**Requested features**

- Free play mode without levels
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free version
- More levels and content
- Improved hint system


### Blocks Sort!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-sort/id1640274526)

Engage your mind with a relaxing puzzle game where you sort colorful blocks. Drag and drop blocks into their correct positions to solve increasingly challenging levels. This game offers a satisfying way to exercise your brain.

**Highlights:** Sort colorful blocks, Drag and drop mechanics, Brain exercise puzzle, Relaxing gameplay, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🚀 Different and challenging
- 🚀 Blocks sort
- 👍 Super satisfying
- 👍 Fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches/Bugs
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Levels repeat too often
- 🔋 Some levels are too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Level 53 is impossible
- Blocks get stuck/stacked
- Certain levels are glitched and can't be completed

**Requested features**

- Repeatable boss levels
- More difficult levels
- Daily bonus notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element Flow free?

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

### Is Blocks Sort! free?

Blocks Sort! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Element Flow or Blocks Sort!?

Blocks Sort! is rated higher. Element Flow averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Blocks Sort! averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do Element Flow or Blocks Sort! have ads?

Both Element Flow and Blocks Sort! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Element Flow or Blocks Sort!?

Element Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blocks Sort! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Element Flow was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blocks Sort! on September 30, 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.*