Comparison

Blocks & Ropes vs Sky Stackers

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

Sky Stackers

A fast-paced arcade game where players precisely drop blocks to build a tower as high as possible. The challenge increases with height, offering endless score chasing and quick, satisfying stacking sessions.

Highlights
  • One-touch gameplay
  • Endless score chasing
  • Satisfying stacking mechanics
  • Rewarded continues
  • Quick play sessions
Features
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Sky Stackers is a fast and addictive arcade stacking game where precision and timing matter. Drop blocks carefully, build your tower higher, and keep the stack from collapsing. The higher you climb, the harder it gets. Features: • Simple one-touch gameplay • Endless score chasing • Smooth and satisfying stacking mechanics • Rewarded continues • Premium option to remove ads • Quick sessions, perfect anytime play Can you reach the sky?

Screenshots

Blocks & Ropes4 screens
Sky Stackers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sky Stackers at 100% against Blocks & Ropes's 41%. Sky Stackers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Blocks & Ropes's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and Sky Stackers 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

Sky Stackers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocks & Ropes has 5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Blocks & Ropes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sky Stackers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocks & Ropes ships an update every 2 months, Sky Stackers daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Blocks & Ropes versus Sky Stackers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks & RopesSky Stackers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSayGames LTDZackery Allen

Customer experience

Blocks & Ropes

All ratings5,015 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral22.8%
Negative36.0%

Sky Stackers

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sky Stackers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99
1 purchases

Sky Stackers

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is Blocks & Ropes free?
Blocks & Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Stackers free?
Sky Stackers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blocks & Ropes or Sky Stackers?
Sky Stackers is rated higher. Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Sky Stackers averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Blocks & Ropes or Sky Stackers have ads?
Blocks & Ropes shows ads; Sky Stackers does not.
Which is updated more often, Blocks & Ropes or Sky Stackers?
Blocks & Ropes ships an update every 2 months, and Sky Stackers daily. Most recently, Blocks & Ropes was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sky Stackers on October 9, 2026.

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