Comparison

Slice This! vs Blocks & Ropes

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

Head to head
About

Slice This!

A relaxing puzzle game where players aim to release the maximum number of balls by strategically slicing the pool. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience designed for casual play.

Highlights
  • Slice the pool
  • Release maximum balls
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Puzzle mechanics
Features
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Slice the pool to release as much balls as possible!

About

Blocks & Ropes

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
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► ROCK THE BLOCKS What a tangled web we weave, and you’re the one who’s going to untangle it in this unusual and entertaining puzzle game that requires you to stretch your imagination, unblock your logic, and really get your brain working. Tug and twist at the matted tangle until eventually something snaps and a pair of cubes break free. Solving the puzzle won’t be easy – especially as the number of blocks gets bigger and bigger and more and more complex mechanisms are added to the mix – but it’s bound to bring a massive dose of satisfaction when you finally set the last blocks free. ► CAN YOU SQUARE IT? • Feeling mentally blocked? This original and addictive brainteaser game is a great way to improve your IQ and give your mind a quick but powerful workout. Pairs of blocks connected by a stretchy cord must be brought together to clear the board and complete the puzzle. Pull this one up, push that one to the side, and keep shuffling till you’ve completed all the pairs. • It's a non-stop block party: With over 1000 levels to complete, there’s always something to engage your brain and get you thinking in this relaxing but intriguing puzzle game. Five minutes to spare? Get solving another tangled block puzzle. • New tricks on the block: As you progress through the game, you’ll come across a wide range of new mechanics that will keep the puzzles challenging and your brain ticking over – exploding blocks, pairs moving in one direction only, shattering glass cubes and much more. Be sure, you’ll never have time to get bored, and your logic will always be tested. • Blocks of colour: Original puzzle mechanics are combined with bright and beautiful graphics and satisfying haptic effects to brisk each puzzle and activate not just your logic but every part of your brain. • Never get stuck on the blocks: If you don’t see the solution straight away, you may pull and prod at different blocks on the board as long as you like – until you find a way to start setting them free. And if you really get stuck, there’s always an option of just skipping to the next level ensuring a stress-free and pleasurable playing experience. ► UNTANGLE, UNWIND AND HAVE FUN If you’re looking for a fast and entertaining puzzle game that would keep you engaged and your brain active for some five minutes or endless hours, then look no further than Shackled Cubes. Download the game now and throw yourself on untangling the knotted cubes in increasingly challenging and enjoyable puzzles that will give your brain enjoyable exercise while also helping you kick back and relax. Come and join the block party! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Slice This!3 screens
Blocks & Ropes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blocks & Ropes at 41% against Slice This!'s 10%. Blocks & Ropes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Slice This!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Slice This! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocks & Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocks & Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Slice This!'s written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slice This! ships an update every 2 weeks, Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slice This! versus Blocks & Ropes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlice This!Blocks & Ropes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.5K ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.5K — better5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB466 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Slice This!

All ratings5,511 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative74.0%

Blocks & Ropes

All ratings5,015 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral22.8%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Slice This!

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game concept
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
  • 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
  • 💰 Paid 'ad-free' version not working as expected

Blocks & Ropes

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔍 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

Bugs and requests

Slice This!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game ending prematurely before all balls are counted
  • Leaderboard not updating correctly
  • Paid 'ad-free' version not removing all ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce frequency of ads
  • Improve stability and performance
  • Offline play mode
  • More challenging levels

Blocks & Ropes

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slice This!

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99

Questions

Is Slice This! free?
Slice This! 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, Slice This! or Blocks & Ropes?
Blocks & Ropes is rated higher. Slice This! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Slice This! or Blocks & Ropes have ads?
Both Slice This! and Blocks & Ropes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Slice This! or Blocks & Ropes?
Slice This! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. Most recently, Slice This! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blocks & Ropes on October 16, 2026.

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