Comparison

Blocked In Words vs Word Crush

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

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About

Blocked In Words

This game blends crossword puzzles with sliding block mechanics. Slide letter blocks to form valid words horizontally and vertically, with stationary blocks offering starting points. Enjoy over 500 puzzles with no timers or move limits, set against beautiful evolving landscapes.

Highlights
  • Sliding letter block mechanics
  • Crossword puzzle integration
  • Over 500 puzzles
  • No timers or move limits
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Evolving landscape backgrounds
  • Hint and solve features
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A unique and fun combination of crossword and sliding block puzzles. Think crosswords, but instead of solving clues to find what letters to fill in, you slide blocks of letters to make valid words across and down. Trust us, it's addicting. Strategic Gameplay: Horizontal blocks slide left and right; vertical ones go up and down. And those squares that don’t move? Sneaky, but they also give you a starting point. Never-Ending Fun: Over 500 puzzles. From easy ones to ones that will seriously flex those brain muscles. And no stress—no timers or move limits. But you can still show off your stats after crushing a level. A Visual Journey: As you delve into each puzzle, enjoy a backdrop of ever-evolving, beautiful landscapes that ensure a refreshing experience each time. Word Discovery: Ever puzzled over a word's meaning? Tap into the game’s built-in dictionary and grow your vocabulary. There to help: If you are truly stuck, use the hint or solve features to get ... unstuck. All Welcome: Dive in for free. Though there are optional ads and purchases, they’re just that—optional. Hit download and experience the next evolution in word games! — From the makers of “Blocked In”, a sliding blocks game with 10M+ downloads. —

About

Word Crush

Learn a new language through a fun, match-3 puzzle adventure. Crush sweet treats to unlock words and progress through levels. This game focuses on essential word parts to help you build thousands of new words quickly and effectively.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Language learning focus
  • Unlock words and levels
  • In-app dictionary
  • Cherokee language prefixes
  • Over 100 levels
Features
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Unlock a new language as you crush, smash, combo, switch, and match candies and other sweet treats! Use your super special combo sweets to blast your way to new levels as you take a new kind of sweet puzzle adventure: learning! The more points you win the more words you unlock and learn! With more than a hundred levels, an in-app dictionary, and no-pressure reviews, you'll be learning a new language in no time! Inspired by the Candy Crush Saga series, a now mythic puzzle game loved by millions of players around the world. The current version of Word Crush - Languages teaches you some of the most important Cherokee prefixes necessary for speaking the language. Learning a new language doesn't have to be a chore, it can be fun and effective. This is why with Word Crush - Languages you focus on the minimum number of words or word parts that you need to learn to start making thousands of words in a new language! For the Cherokee game, the numbers that look like exponents indicate short and long syllables, so 11 is a long level 1 tone, 2 is a short level 2 tone etc. Remember that you can check your dictionary at any time to review the words you have learned, including when you must ace a little quiz! Word Crush - Languages is a new language learning game created by Harvard University researcher and founder of Seeing Hope inc.---a nonprofit organization that leverages technology to address indigenous language loss worldwide. Very special thanks, acknowledgement and credit is due to Professor J.W. Webster, who is a Cherokee Master Speaker and one of the most gifted linguistic and cultural thinkers of his generation. He is an expert in language revitalization and the reconstruction of dormant cultural systems. He provided us with the prefix charts which inform the Cherokee vocabulary that you will see in the game. Any errors that may persist are ours, not his! May indigenous languages, cultures, and the peoples who make them flourish now and always. Happy learning!

Screenshots

Blocked In Words4 screens
Word Crush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Word Crush at none against Blocked In Words's shown. Word Crush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Blocked In Words's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). 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. Blocked In Words sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Word Crush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Crush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocked In Words has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocked In Words ships an update every 3 days, Word Crush every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blocked In Words versus Word Crush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocked In WordsWord Crush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB353 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOUR GREEN PLUMS LLCNicholas L Belmore

Customer experience

Blocked In Words

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Word Crush

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blocked In Words

One-time6
  • 500 Gold$0.99
  • 1500 Gold$1.99
  • 3000 Gold$2.99
Show 3 more
  • REMOVE ADS$4.99
  • 5000 Gold$4.99
  • 10000 Gold$7.99
6 purchases

Word Crush

One-time6
  • Best Pack$2.99
  • 42 coins$4.99
  • 88 coins$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 276 coins$29.99
  • 480 coins$49.99
  • 999 coins$99.99

Questions

Is Blocked In Words free?
Blocked In Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Crush free?
Word Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blocked In Words or Word Crush?
Word Crush is rated higher. Blocked In Words averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Word Crush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Blocked In Words or Word Crush have ads?
Blocked In Words shows ads; Word Crush does not.
Which is updated more often, Blocked In Words or Word Crush?
Blocked In Words ships an update every 3 days, and Word Crush every 2 months. Most recently, Blocked In Words was updated on June 5, 2026 and Word Crush on September 19, 2026.

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