Comparison

Ikodoku vs Retro Blocks!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ikodoku

Experience Sudoku with a visual twist. This game replaces traditional numbers with distinct symbols, offering a fresh challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. Enjoy a unique and engaging logic puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Numberless Sudoku puzzles
  • Symbol-based gameplay
  • Logic and pattern recognition
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Unique visual interface
Features
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It is sudoku without the numbers.

About

Retro Blocks!

Features
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Retro Blocks! – Classic Puzzle Fun with a Modern Twist! Step back in time with Retro Blocks!, the ultimate puzzle game that combines the charm of classic block games with modern, fast-paced action. It’s time to stack, clear, and score big in this vibrant, addictive puzzle adventure! Drag and drop your blocks to clear lines, but don’t stop there—trigger massive combos for even more points! Every block you place brings you closer to breaking your high score, and with the nostalgic retro style, you’ll feel like you’re playing an arcade classic with a fresh twist. Can you master the art of block placement and conquer your top score? Key Features: • Old-school vibes, new-school fun: Enjoy the look and feel of a retro game with updated gameplay that’s easy to pick up and impossible to put down. • Combo madness: Keep the action going by clearing multiple lines in a row for massive combo points! • Simple yet challenging: Perfect for quick sessions or marathon gameplay—how far can you go? • Vibrant retro visuals: Bright colors and satisfying animations make every move pop. • Compete for the top score: Show off your skills! Download Retro Blocks! now and relive the excitement of block puzzles with a modern twist!

Screenshots

Ikodoku3 screens
Retro Blocks!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Blocks! at none against Ikodoku's 1. Ikodoku's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ikodoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Blocks! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ikodoku ships an update weekly, Retro Blocks! every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ikodoku versus Retro Blocks!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIkodokuRetro Blocks!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPapaja ABStrive, Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ikodoku

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Retro Blocks!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ikodoku free?
Ikodoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Blocks! free?
Retro Blocks! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ikodoku or Retro Blocks! have ads?
Neither Ikodoku nor Retro Blocks! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ikodoku or Retro Blocks!?
Ikodoku ships an update weekly, and Retro Blocks! every 11 months. Most recently, Ikodoku was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retro Blocks! on October 27, 2026.

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