Fixed Bricks vs Koinobore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Fixed Bricks
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[Play Free] The blocks do NOT rotate. Just by removing the "Rotate Button," a classic puzzle becomes an impossible challenge!? Experience the frustration and addiction of the "Static Block" puzzle. ā The Rules Have Changed! Forget what you know about falling block puzzles. In this game, you cannot spin the bricks. You must accept the shape as it falls and place it in the perfect spot. It sounds simple, but it requires pure logic and zero mistakes. ā The Ultimate Brain Training "If I could just rotate this, it would fit perfectly..." Too bad! In this game, there are no second chances. Since you can't rotate to fix mistakes, you must plan 2 or 3 steps ahead. This isn't about reflexes; it's about pure strategy and patience. ā Simple Controls, brutal difficulty * Slide left/right and Drop. That's it. * Align a full line to clear it. * Game over if the pile reaches the top. ā Recommended for: * People bored with standard block puzzles. * Fans of "Hardcore" or "Masocore" logic games. * Players who love a challenge and hate "luck-based" games. * Anyone looking for a quick, difficult time-killer. * Those who want to test their IQ and patience. Welcome to a world without rotation. Can your brain survive the "Fixed Bricks" challenge?
Koinobore
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Perfect for Children's Day! In Japan, families celebrate Children's Day on May 5 by flying koinobori, colorful carp streamers, with the wish that their children grow up strong. The streamers are linked to an old legend: a carp that swims all the way up a waterfall becomes a dragon. In this game, parents and children can play through that legend together. ā A picture-book story On Children's Day, the littlest red koinobori flies off from a family's garden. It climbs a waterfall, rises above the clouds, reaches the night sky, and finally becomes a dragon. Full-screen illustrations tell the story, and you can skip it anytime. ā Easy to play Tap to swim up. Swipe to dodge. That's it! ā Normal Mode and Kids Mode - Normal Mode: dodge the blockers and climb. A real challenge! - Kids Mode: falling is OK, so even little children can reach the dragon ending ā Stages - Stage 1: Waterfall - Stage 2: Above the Clouds - Stage 3: Night Sky (clear it to see the dragon ending) - Endless Climb: how high can you go? ā More to enjoy - Build combos for a high score - 8 looks for your koinobori - 24 Star Cards to collect ā For parents - Ads appear only as a banner at the bottom of the title screen, and sometimes as a full-screen ad after tapping "Play again" on the results screen. No ads appear during play. - Tap "Pause" to pause the game at any time. - Game records are saved only on this device. Each play takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Perfect for families around Children's Day!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Koinobore at every 5 weeks against Fixed Bricks's every 27 months. Fixed Bricks's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fixed Bricks ships an update every 27 months, Koinobore every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixed Bricks | Koinobore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 5 weeks ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroyuki Kyogoku | Kentaro Miura |
In-app purchases
Fixed Bricks
No in-app purchases
Koinobore
No in-app purchases
Questions
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