Comparison

Blocks & Ropes vs Beanbound

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

Beanbound

Guide a growing bean upwards through a hazardous environment. Discover new evolutions and reach for the stars. Test your climbing skills and see how high you can go.

Highlights
  • Grow your bean
  • Dodge hazards
  • Climb higher
  • Discover new evolutions
  • Reach for space
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Grow your bean all the way to space. Dodge hazards, climb higher, and discover new evolutions along the way. How far can you grow?

Screenshots

Blocks & Ropes4 screens
Beanbound3 screens

Verdict

The call

Blocks & Ropes and Beanbound both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Beanbound's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's. Beanbound also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Blocks & Ropes's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating 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. Beanbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocks & Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. 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 complicate that: 41% of Blocks & Ropes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beanbound's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocks & Ropes ships an update every 2 months, Beanbound every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Blocks & Ropes versus Beanbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks & RopesBeanbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size509 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSayGames LTDBrent Hassevoort

Customer experience

Blocks & Ropes

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

Beanbound

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

Beanbound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99
None

Beanbound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocks & Ropes free?
Blocks & Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beanbound free?
Beanbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blocks & Ropes or Beanbound?
Blocks & Ropes is rated higher. Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Beanbound averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Blocks & Ropes or Beanbound have ads?
Blocks & Ropes shows ads; Beanbound does not.
Which is updated more often, Blocks & Ropes or Beanbound?
Blocks & Ropes ships an update every 2 months, and Beanbound every 4 days. Most recently, Blocks & Ropes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beanbound on October 29, 2026.

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