Blocks & Ropes vs Gradient Sort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect pairs of blocks
- Over 1000 levels
- Increasingly complex puzzles
- New block mechanics
- Bright and beautiful graphics
- Skip levels option
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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
Gradient Sort
Engage in a visually pleasing color sorting puzzle game. Arrange shades of colors in the correct order to achieve perfect color harmony and a relaxing, meditative experience. This game offers a unique take on coloring and shade sorting mechanics.
- Color sorting puzzle mechanic
- Visually pleasing gradients
- Relaxing gameplay
- Achieve color harmony
- Meditative experience
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Welcome to Gradient Sort! It’s a new color sorting game that is so visually pleasing, it will have you coming back for more. Coloring games have been one-upped with the shade sorting puzzle mechanic. Gradient Sort is quiet and simple. We invite you to play it while listening to your favorite music. Kick back, relax and see if you can solve the enigma that is achieving perfect color harmony with so many gradients. Meditate over a game play so smooth and satisfying. Arrange the shades of colors in the right order, achieve harmony and relax. We are visual creatures after all.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gradient Sort at weekly against Blocks & Ropes's every 2 months. Blocks & Ropes's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Blocks & Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gradient Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Blocks & Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 42% positive.
Blocks & Ropes ships an update every 2 months, Gradient Sort weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Blocks & Ropes | Gradient Sort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5K ratings) — better | 4.5 (4.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 4.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 466 MB | 350 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SayGames LTD | Popcore GmbH |
Customer experience
Blocks & Ropes
Gradient Sort
User reviews
Blocks & Ropes
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Gradient Sort
From 4.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Relaxing color sorting
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small puzzle pieces difficult to interact with
Bugs and requests
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
Gradient Sort
Reported bugs
3 issues- Puzzle screen becomes zoomed in and unresponsive
- Hints not working as expected
- Puzzle pieces not registering correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Zoom in/out functionality
- Option to remove ads
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
In-app purchases
Blocks & Ropes
- No ADS$2.99
Gradient Sort
- Bunch of cash$0.99
- Pack for Hint Booster$1.99
- Skip Tickets$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- 30 Days of Cash$3.99
- Permanent Worker$3.99
- Stack of Cash$3.99
- Pile of Cash$8.99
- Bag of Cash$17.99
- Regular pack of Hint Booster$19.99
- Big pack for Hint Booster$59.99
Questions
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