Pilgrims vs Block Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pilgrims
Embark on a playful adventure game where you explore a world, interact with unique characters, and solve puzzles in multiple ways. Discover humorous outcomes and collect achievements in this hand-crafted experience.
- Playful exploration
- Multiple solutions
- Dozens of items and characters
- 45 achievements
- Hand-crafted animations
- Original music
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Try for free. In-app purchase the full game. Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find? It is most enjoyable if you’re into: - Playfulness: Don’t beat it - play with it! Solve the various tasks using dozens of items and unique characters without being obliged to follow a single designated path. - Replayability: Packed with 45 achievements, Pilgrims is a game designed to be played through more than just once. Can you collect them all? - Hand-crafted appeal: Hundreds of unique animations and custom made sound effects result in countless humorous and unexpected outcomes. Try to discover as many as you can! - Original music: Floex (Machinarium, Samorost 3) is back at it with his mix of live instruments and organic electronics, joined by guests on guitar or clarinet.
Block Zero
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Block Zero The sliding-puzzle game reimagined with strategic depth, stunning visuals, and features you won't find anywhere else. WHAT MAKES BLOCK ZERO DIFFERENT Unlike basic puzzle games, Block Zero offers 4+ distinct game modes, an interactive strategy tutorial, and visual polish with 500+ carefully designed colors across 8+ themes. FIVE GAME MODES Classical Mode (FREE) The original puzzle experience. Merge tiles to reach 2048 and beyond. Perfect for mastering the fundamentals. Time-Based Mode (FREE) Race against the clock with scoring bonuses for speed and combos. Choose 3, 5, or 10-minute challenges. Fibonacci Mode (FREE) A mathematical twist! Merge consecutive Fibonacci numbers (1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+5=8). Reach 987 to win. Complete theming across all 9 themes - every Fibonacci tile beautifully designed. Reverse Mode (FREE) Start with high tiles and split your way down. When two 2-tiles merge, they vanish and you win! A completely unique puzzle experience. Temporal Waves Mode (PREMIUM) Survive dynamic wave effects that shift, decay, and transform the board. Five wave types keep you on your toes. NINE STUNNING THEMES (ALL FREE) Every theme features 36 hand-crafted tile colors - 17 for Classical mode and 19 for Fibonacci mode, ensuring perfect visual clarity and beautiful progression: • BlockZero - Warm sand and charcoal • Ink - Vintage typewriter aesthetic • Light - Clean, bright design • Dark - OLED-optimized pure black • Midnight - Deep ocean blues • Cyberpunk - Neon brilliance • MS-DOS - Retro terminal green • Mr. Robot - Matrix-inspired • One Piece - Anime treasure theme PROGRESSION & ACHIEVEMENTS 12-Level Milestone System Progress from Newbie through Rookie, Pro, Veteran, Master, Grandmaster, Legend, Immortal, Ascendant, Eternal, Transcendent, and beyond to Godlike. Each achievement captures a snapshot of your game—resume from any milestone to beat your personal best. Time-Based Milestones Earn titles from Speed Novice to Chronos God based on your SPM, combo streaks, and highest tile achieved. Wave Milestones Survive waves from Storm Survivor (5 waves) to Temporal God (100 waves). LEARN TO WIN Interactive Tutorial Not just rules—we teach winning strategies. Practice on mini-grids, learn the corner technique, and experience guided tooltips during your first real game. CRAFTED WITH CARE • 500+ color values across all themes • Theme-aware particle effects (sparkles & glow) • Haptic feedback on every move • Auto-save after every action • Resume games anytime FAIR MONETIZATION Free Features: • All 9 themes • 4 game modes (Classical, Time-Based, Fibonacci, Reverse) • 3 numbering systems (Arabic, Roman, Kanji) • 2 undos per game (earn more by watching optional ads) Premium Unlocks: • Temporal Waves mode • Norse Runes numbering system • Unlimited undos • No ads Whether you're a casual puzzle fan or competitive strategist, Block Zero offers the depth, polish, and features to keep you engaged. Download now and discover why this isn't just another puzzle game. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Block Zero Premium unlocks the full experience with: • Unlimited undos • No ads • All game modes enabled Subscription Options: • Monthly: $3.99/month • Annual: $29.99/year Subscription Terms: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://carlosdaniel.dev/block-zero-support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pilgrims at none against Block Zero's shown. Pilgrims also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Block Zero's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Pilgrims sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Zero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pilgrims ships an update every 2 months, Block Zero every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pilgrims | Block Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (453 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 453 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 413 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Amanita Design s.r.o. | Carlos Oliveira |
Bugs and requests
Pilgrims
Reported bugs
1 issue- Restore purchases not working for some users
Requested features
2 requests- Longer story and more content
- Additional chapters or a sequel
Block Zero
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pilgrims
- Pilgrims Full Game$2.99
Block Zero
- Pro - Month$3.991 Month
- Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year









