# Cubes Control vs Block Sort

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubes Control at none against Block Sort's 20. Cubes Control also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 38%) and ratings volume (27K vs 7.1K). Block Sort's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Sort sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Cubes Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Cubes Control's written reviews are positive against 38% of Block Sort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cubes Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Block Sort fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cubes Control | Block Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubes-control/id1604731616/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | **54.9% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [ROOFTOP GAMES OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776905410) |

## What reviewers say

### Cubes Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubes-control/id1604731616)

Test your spatial awareness and arithmetic skills in this original puzzle game. Swipe and slide numbered cubes to match and merge them, aiming for the maximum value. Enjoy hours of relaxing, brain-teasing entertainment with simple yet ingenious mechanics.

**Highlights:** Swipe and slide numbered cubes, Match and merge identical numbers, Spatial awareness challenges, Hundreds of unique levels, No penalty for mistakes, Obstacles and boss levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙂 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🧠 Helps with problem-solving
- 🎮 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Levels too easy and repetitive
- 🔒 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes or freezes
- 🔄 Progression issues with levels resetting

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on certain levels
- Levels resetting to 20 after progress
- Blank screens and empty level boxes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Increase level difficulty and variety
- Add different game modes (timed, endless, etc.)
- Implement a paid ad-free version
- Fix bugs and crashes


### Block Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368)

Arrange colorful blocks of various shapes and colors on baseplates to create stunning patterns and solve mind-bending puzzles. Progress through increasingly complex levels, unlocking new themes and colors.

**Highlights:** Arrange blocks on baseplates, Create stunning color combinations, Challenging sorting puzzles, Vibrant visuals, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Unlockable themes, shapes, and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Sort Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Pack! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer for a short time | $6.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Pack! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Sale 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Coins! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Block Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins! | $29.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Pack! | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins! | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple and easy
- 🚀 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitching
- 🐛 Infuriating, frustrating, not worth my sanity
- 🐛 Copycat
- 🐛 Too many forced videos

**Reported bugs**

- Level 100 and above are broken
- Levels not matching the ads
- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a way to remove ads
- Improve level design and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cubes Control free?

Cubes Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Sort free?

Block Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cubes Control or Block Sort?

Block Sort is rated higher. Cubes Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Block Sort averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Cubes Control or Block Sort have ads?

Both Cubes Control and Block Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cubes Control or Block Sort?

Cubes Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Block Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Cubes Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and Block Sort on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*