Comparison

Penguin Falling Blocks vs Playground In Space

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

Head to head
About

Penguin Falling Blocks

Features
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It's a penguin falling block puzzle game! [How to play] Move blocks up, down, left, and right to make three or more of them disappear. Each time you move them, a snowflake is consumed. When you run out of the snowflakes, the game is over. Snowflakes will be replenished when six or more blocks are erased or erased in succession. Press and hold blocks to use a special skill.

About

Playground In Space

Embark on an imaginative sandbox adventure to explore a boundless cosmos. Craft your own cosmic tales with a myriad of elements, including weapons, spacecraft, and characters. Embrace absolute freedom to navigate space, construct intricate galaxies, and sculpt celestial landscapes.

Highlights
  • Cosmic exploration
  • Sandbox adventure
  • Galaxy construction
  • Physics-driven sandbox
  • Character and vehicle design
  • Interstellar journey
Features
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Explore a boundless cosmos in this imaginative sandbox adventure! Craft your own cosmic tales with a myriad of elements at your disposal, ranging from powerful weapons and futuristic spacecraft to formidable foes and steadfast allies. Embrace absolute freedom as you navigate the vastness of space, where every decision shapes the course of your interstellar journey. Unleash the full spectrum of your creativity as you construct intricate galaxies, sculpt celestial landscapes, and design awe-inspiring structures in the physics-driven sandbox. Challenge the boundaries of your imagination, and immerse yourself in the ultimate sandbox experience set against the backdrop of the cosmos.

Screenshots

Penguin Falling Blocks3 screens
Playground In Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playground In Space at none against Penguin Falling Blocks's 2. Playground In Space also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 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. Penguin Falling Blocks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Playground In Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penguin Falling Blocks ships an update every 2 months, Playground In Space every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Penguin Falling Blocks versus Playground In Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenguin Falling BlocksPlayground In Space
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB797 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiTsikhon Rymasheuski

Bugs and requests

Penguin Falling Blocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Playground In Space

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Characters missing abilities
  • Planets have poor textures and unrealistic design
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more characters from popular franchises (Zoochosis, Poppy Playtime, Sonic)
  • Give all characters unique abilities and powers
  • Improve graphics and visual quality
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Add multiplayer and co-op modes
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  • Implement mod support and customization

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Penguin Falling Blocks

One-time2
  • Penguin with no ads$0.99
  • Infinite Life$0.99
None

Playground In Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penguin Falling Blocks free?
Penguin Falling Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playground In Space free?
Playground In Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Penguin Falling Blocks or Playground In Space have ads?
Both Penguin Falling Blocks and Playground In Space show ads.
Which is updated more often, Penguin Falling Blocks or Playground In Space?
Penguin Falling Blocks ships an update every 2 months, and Playground In Space every 9 days. Most recently, Penguin Falling Blocks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Playground In Space on October 25, 2026.

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