Through Block Ext vs Hot Blocks™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Through Block Ext
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It is a falling game. When the falling blocks line up in a row, the row disappears. When the block can no longer appear, it is finished. There are 40 types of block patterns. As the level increases, the types of blocks that appear will increase. If there is a gap in the block on the screen, a semi-transparent block will appear. If there is a gap below this block, it will pass through the other blocks and enter the gap. For operation, touch the screen. Rotation: touch Move: Drag Fall: quick drag
Hot Blocks™
A unique block puzzle game where you strategically place dirt blocks to prevent lava from consuming the board. Blocks float down in bubbles and cannot be rotated, requiring careful juggling and placement to create rows and stronger materials.
- Unique bubble block mechanic
- No block rotation
- Strategic row completion
- Multiple block types
- Power-up blocks
- Three difficulty modes
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Hot Blocks™ is an addictive block puzzle game. With a twist on the Tetris-style gameplay, players must fill their board with dirt blocks to keep away from the approaching lava. Unlike in other similar games, blocks can NOT be rotated but don't come one at a time. Blocks float down the screen in bubbles, touch to pop them and then drag them into position. Block pieces will return to their bubbles if you release them in an unavailable location. Tip: Use this mechanic to juggle blocks until you are ready to place them Placing the blocks into rows will create cement blocks that will last longer against the perusing lava. Creating multiple rows at a time will create even stronger blocks that can sustain even more damage! Block Types: Dirt - these are the basic building blocks Concrete - these are much stronger and are created by completing a single row Bronze - these are created by completing 2 rows at once Obsidian - these are created by completing 3 rows at once Diamond - these are created by completing 4 rows at once Power-Blocks: Snowflake - freeze the lava for a few seconds 2x - doubles your score for a few seconds Mystery block - creates a random material line on the row it was placed The game also features 3 difficulty modes (Amateur, Seasoned, and Expert) Download for free now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Through Block Ext at none against Hot Blocks™'s 1. Hot Blocks™'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 45 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hot Blocks™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Through Block Ext asks for nothing beyond the download.
Through Block Ext ships an update every 45 months, Hot Blocks™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Through Block Ext | Hot Blocks™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ryo itou | Klick Ink L.P. |
In-app purchases
Through Block Ext
No in-app purchases
Hot Blocks™
- Remove Ads$2.99








