Comparison

Spinblox vs PuzzleManiak

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

Head to head
About

Spinblox

A classic falling block puzzle game where you match three or more same-colored blocks in a row or column to clear them. Special blocks add a new layer of strategy to this addictive and fun experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Match three or more same-colored blocks
  • Clear blocks when the next wave drops
  • Activate special blocks
  • Save your games
  • Classic falling block puzzle gameplay
Features
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"Spinblox rules - It is so addictive and priced reasonably. You need to at least give this game a chance!!!" - SCW9 "Good game - Hours of entertainment. Worth every penny." - MT1000 "Wonderful. So Fun. I had played the web app version of this game at it was so much fun. The app version brings new special blocks adding a whole new aspect to the game. Its fun, unique and addictive and you can save your games, a major plus for people playing to pass a few minutes." - freetoremix "Good choice - This is a very addictive game. Good choice even for the price. It's worth it." - Tisha728 "=D - It's addictive! Wayyy better than the online version" - kgom "Worth It - This game is a mix of Bejewled and Tetris..." - ajkubert "Very fun and unique game - I bought Spinblox on a whim today, and I'm glad I did. Spinblox reminds me of tetris (it's very different, but the genre is the same), but it has a lot more depth to it..." - Twxz "Great upgrade - I was a big fan of the beta version, and love the new version as much if not more, the special blocks takes some getting used to, but it's a great way to vary the gameplay." - Roger P. Moore "Addictive game - I love this game. Used to play it all the time online. Great gameplay." - wquintero Spinblox is a fun and exciting classic falling block puzzle game for all ages. Drag three or more same color blocks in a row or a column to activate them. Activated blocks are removed when the next wave drops. Activate a special block by activating a block adjacent to it. Be careful, blocks can be de-activated. The game is over when the blocks reach the top. Good luck!

About

PuzzleManiak

Engage your mind with a vast collection of 24 unique logic puzzles, each generated on-the-fly for endless replayability. Compete with players worldwide through daily challenges and online leagues, with adjustable difficulty levels and detailed statistics to track your progress.

Highlights
  • 24 unique logic puzzle games
  • On-the-fly puzzle generation
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Detailed statistics tracking
  • Daily challenges
  • Online leagues and rankings
Features
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PuzzleManiak is a collection of 24 puzzle games: Sudoku, Pattern (Picross like), Bridges, Dominosa, Filling, Galaxies, Loopy, LightUp, Mines, Net, Rectangles, Slant, Tents, Unequal, Untangle, Blackbox, SameGame, Pegs, Mastermind, Map, Magnets, Singles, Range and Netslide. All games are generated on-the-fly with a unique solution, thus you’ll never play the same puzzle twice. All games offer multiple levels from easy to hard. Statistics are maintained for each game, and each level of difficulty. For each game, a daily challenge is available: in this mode, everyday, all players play the same puzzle and compare their scores with other players. Another online mode is available: the Online League. After any (local) game, you can submit it to the website, so that every other players can play it and thus you can compare your scores to other ones. An overall ranking is available, and ranking are also available for each game. All online features are now available with Auto-renewable subscriptions only: • You can choose between 3 subscriptions: - 1 month subscription: $1.49 - 6 months subscription: $7.49 - 1 year subscription: $12.99 • There is a trial period of 2 weeks for all types of subscriptions. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Terms of use: http://puzzlemaniak.com/termsofuse.html • Privacy Policy: http://puzzlemaniak.com/policy.html

Screenshots

Spinblox4 screens
PuzzleManiak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spinblox at none against PuzzleManiak's 3. Spinblox also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (90% vs 67%). PuzzleManiak's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Spinblox costs $0.99 and PuzzleManiak $0.99 up front. PuzzleManiak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Spinblox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spinblox holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Spinblox's written reviews are positive against 67% of PuzzleManiak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spinblox ships an update every 2 months, PuzzleManiak every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spinblox versus PuzzleManiak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpinbloxPuzzleManiak
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating3.4 (47 ratings) — better3.1 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better67.4% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissAlexandre Minard

Customer experience

Spinblox

All ratings47 ratings
Positive55.3%
Neutral12.8%
Negative31.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

PuzzleManiak

All ratings23 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative21.2%

Bugs and requests

Spinblox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PuzzleManiak

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Tangled game sizing issue on iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • MasterMind guesses misaligned with background grid
  • Pattern game elements remain small after update
  • Tents game off-center positioning
  • Untangle nodes have limited range of motion
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  • Sudoku numbers too small to read
  • Control buttons positioned under system UI bars
  • Game crashes when tabbing out of app
  • Online game crashes and network errors
  • Scores and statistics not saving
  • Mines sometimes generate off-screen
  • Minesweeper high scores only showing 1 entry
  • Map game color distinction issues
  • BlackBox game functionality broken
  • Pattern numbers misaligned with boxes
  • Puzzle boards and icons much smaller than before
  • Touch precision issues requiring multiple attempts

Requested features

13 requests
  • Screen zoom functionality
  • Dark mode or customizable color themes
  • Sound effects and audio feedback
  • Better game instructions and tutorials
  • iPad native resolution support
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  • Undo button for all puzzle types
  • Auto screen lock disable for long games
  • Chess game addition
  • Kakuro puzzle type
  • Better color contrast for colorblind players
  • Save game state when switching apps
  • Wiki with solving hints
  • Improved touch target sizes for small puzzles

In-app purchases

None

Spinblox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PuzzleManiak

Subscriptions3
  • One Month Subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription14 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Spinblox free?
Spinblox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PuzzleManiak free?
PuzzleManiak costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spinblox or PuzzleManiak?
Spinblox is rated higher. Spinblox averages 3.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while PuzzleManiak averages 3.1 from 23 ratings.
Do Spinblox or PuzzleManiak have ads?
Neither Spinblox nor PuzzleManiak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spinblox or PuzzleManiak?
Spinblox ships an update every 2 months, and PuzzleManiak every 2 days. Most recently, Spinblox was updated on October 31, 2026 and PuzzleManiak on November 6, 2026.

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