Comparison

Blocks & Ropes vs vertigo

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

Head to head
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

About

vertigo

Features
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Vertigo는 단순한 조작으로 깊은 몰입감을 느낄 수 있는 3D 점프 러너 게임입니다.  움직이는 발판과 장애물을 피해 공을 굴려 골 지점까지 도달하세요.

Screenshots

Blocks & Ropes4 screens
vertigo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: vertigo at none against Blocks & Ropes's 1. vertigo also leads on update cadence (every 3 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. Blocks & Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. vertigo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocks & Ropes ships an update every 2 months, vertigo every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blocks & Ropes versus vertigo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks & Ropesvertigo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size509 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSayGames LTDMINJAE KIM

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

vertigo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99
None

vertigo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocks & Ropes free?
Blocks & Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is vertigo free?
vertigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blocks & Ropes or vertigo have ads?
Both Blocks & Ropes and vertigo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocks & Ropes or vertigo?
Blocks & Ropes ships an update every 2 months, and vertigo every 3 days. Most recently, Blocks & Ropes was updated on October 25, 2026 and vertigo on October 25, 2026.

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