Comparison

circloO 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

circloO

A colorful physics platformer where you guide a ball through growing circular levels. Collect circles to expand the play area, strategically using and avoiding obstacles. Discover unique physics mechanics and enjoy a vast collection of player-created levels.

Highlights
  • Circular physics puzzles
  • Level editor
  • Player-created levels
  • Unique physics mechanics
  • Growing levels
  • Hard Mode levels
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circloO is a colorful physics platformer in a growing circle. This app version contains all levels from circloO and circloO 2, plus brand-new bonus levels! There's also a level editor and already over 10,000 levels created by players like you! You're a small ball rolling around in a round level. Collect circles to grow the level circle. As it grows, everything stays in the level, so you'll have to avoid and use obstacles in everchanging ways. For example, a platform that was first very useful to gain height, may prove to be a challenging obstacle after the level has grown! You can only move left and right, so you'll want to use features of the level carefully to jump and gain height. You'll discover all sorts of physics features, such as changing gravity, a sea of tiny blocks, strange contraptions and even planets with a gravity field. In challenging parts, you'll find yourself fully immersed, pressing the screen as hard as you can trying to get closer to finally collecting that next circle. But don't worry: you'll never have to start over a level, so you can always try again really quickly! And I can guarantee you'll feel amazing once you finally manage it! circloO Complete features: - Lots of cool physics features: ropes, pulleys, changing gravity and much more! I've included quite a few mechanics for you to discover. - Over 75 fun, growing, ever more challenging levels! Can you complete the six almost-but-not-quite-impossible Hard Mode levels? - There's also a level editor and an ever increasing number of player created levels! - All levels from circloO 2 and the original circloO, plus 28 brand-new levels! - Unique physics puzzles in each level. - Great music and sound effects by Stijn Cappetijn. - Minimalist and colorful graphics. - The game will take most players three to five hours to complete. Level times are saved, so you can try to beat your own highscores and speedrun levels after that! Plus there are thousands of player-created levels to continue playing forever! - Relaxing yet challenging physics puzzle platforming fun! I'm very happy that circloO 2 on the web won the first Crazy Games developer contest out of 200 contestants! It was also third in the Kongregate contest of November 2018. You may remember it from CoolMath Games as well. Reviews: "It’s an excellent game that has a very playful and chilled out approach to the gameplay, whilst also featuring some wonderfully intricate level design. A very impressive puzzle platformer you’ll really want to roll with. Highly recommended." - Free Game Planet "The difficulty scales upwards nicely and you're constantly rewarded for learning new skills as these always come up in future levels." - Jayisgames The game contains occasional ads after a level, which can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase, which supports development as well. Have fun and I'm happy to hear what you think!

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

circloO4 screens
Blocks & Ropes4 screens

Verdict

The call

circloO and Blocks & Ropes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of circloO's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's. circloO also leads on iOS requirement (10 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. circloO 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

circloO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of circloO's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
circloO versus Blocks & Ropes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercircloOBlocks & Ropes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better4.7 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB509 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian van StrienSayGames LTD

Customer experience

circloO

All ratings2,357 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.5%

Blocks & Ropes

All ratings5,013 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral22.8%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

circloO

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🎨 Creative and unique levels
  • 🎶 Calming background music
  • 🧠 Challenging but not impossible
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Occasional performance issues
  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be inconsistent
  • 📺 Ads can be disruptive at times
  • 🤑 Lack of free content/levels

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

circloO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches with level progression
  • Inconsistent touch/click registration

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Character customization options
  • Improved level editor tools
  • Difficulty settings or options

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

circloO

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99

Questions

Is circloO free?
circloO 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, circloO or Blocks & Ropes?
circloO is rated higher. circloO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do circloO or Blocks & Ropes have ads?
Both circloO and Blocks & Ropes show ads.
Which is updated more often, circloO or Blocks & Ropes?
circloO ships an update every 2 months, and Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. Most recently, circloO was updated on October 27, 2026 and Blocks & Ropes on October 25, 2026.

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