Comparison

Unblock Me vs Flow Free

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

Head to head
About

Unblock Me

This logic puzzle game challenges players to slide blocks and free the red block. With over 18,000 puzzles and multiple modes, it offers a relaxing yet intellectually stimulating experience for all ages. Play offline and enjoy daily rewards and free themes.

Highlights
  • Over 18,000 puzzles
  • Relax and Challenge modes
  • Daily rewards and free hints
  • Free seasonal and festive themes
  • Offline play supported
  • Easy game tutorials
Features
Currently charting
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Relax Your Mind Between Rush Hours. Engage Your Intellect and Unlock Your Brain with Wooden Board Puzzles. Whether you're a kid or an adult, Unblock Me gives you an immersion in a world where logic, flow, and simplicity come together. Embark on a journey of thought-provoking challenges, tap into your inner genius, and slide the red block out! Enjoy hours of woody gameplay anywhere, in the parking, camping in the woods, or during the escape from a car jam. Features: Indulge in a collection of over 18,000 puzzles Various modes: Relax & Challenge Easy Game Tutorials: Simple to play Daily Rewards - Free Hints! Free Themes - Seasonal Themes I Festive Themes I Awards: - 2012 - ranked 17th amongst the most downloaded apps of all time in the USA - 2013 - ranked in the top 25 of ‘All-Time Free Apps’ (Global) - 2015 - downloaded 100,000,000 times worldwide and was also a top SEA publisher (performance) - 2018 - 160+ million downloads (and counting) ‘Unblock Me is an addictive puzzle game that provides its players with endless hours of new and interesting challenges.’- Intel Software. ‘Unblock Me is a thought-provoking game that will definitely keep you thinking.’ - TheTbrothers Are you ready to embark on a journey where every move counts? Don’t let others monopoly on the fun. Download Unblock Me now and immerse yourself in a world of wooden wonders, a relaxed atmosphere, and brain-blasting puzzles! Please note: No Connection, No Worries! Unblock Me & Unblock Me Premium can be played ONLINE and OFFLINE. The game progress will sync as soon as the device is online again.

About

Flow Free

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board without crossing or overlapping. Enjoy hundreds of free levels or challenge yourself in timed modes. This addictive puzzle game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Connect matching colors with pipes
  • Fill the entire board
  • Over 2,500 free levels
  • Daily puzzles
  • Time Trial mode
  • Multiple board sizes
  • Level packs
Features
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Flow Free® is a simple yet addictive puzzle game. Connect matching colors with pipe to create a Flow®. Pair all colors, and cover the entire board to solve each puzzle. But watch out, pipes will break if they cross or overlap! Free play through hundreds of levels, or race against the clock in Time Trial mode. Gameplay ranges from simple and relaxed, to challenging and frenetic, and everywhere in between. How you play is up to you. So, give Flow Free a try, and experience "mind like water"! *** Flow Free features *** * Content - Over 2,500 free levels available in Free Play mode, and new Daily Puzzles every day! - 10 different board sizes - Free Classic, Bonus, Bridges, Mania, Extreme, and Jumbo level packs - Additional level packs available for purchase * Challenge - Game Center achievements as you solve levels and complete packs - Track your completion of each level in Free Play mode - Strive for accuracy in Free Play using the fewest, most efficient moves - Strive for speed in Time Trial for the most and fastest solves - 20 scored Time Trial variants to choose from by board size and duration * Look & Feel - Smooth, polished touch interaction - Colorful UI - Fun sound effects - Clean vector graphics and animations - Labels available for color impaired players Enjoy.

Screenshots

Unblock Me4 screens
Flow Free4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flow Free at 408K against Unblock Me's 41K. Flow Free also leads on chart position (#50 vs #161). Unblock Me's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Unblock Me sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flow Free sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Unblock Me against 4.8 for Flow Free. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 408K ratings behind it against 41K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Unblock Me's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unblock Me ships an update every 2 months, Flow Free every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Unblock Me versus Flow Free: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnblock MeFlow Free
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41K ratings) — better4.8 (408K ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better82.4% of reviews
Number of ratings41K408K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#161#50 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiragames Co., Ltd.Big Duck Games LLC

Customer experience

Unblock Me

All ratings40,710 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews2,126 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.0%

Flow Free

All ratings407,540 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,761 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.8%

User reviews

Unblock Me

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging game
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 🕰️ Great for passing time
  • 🌟 Addictive and enjoyable
  • 🧩 Variety of puzzle difficulties

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive ads and interruptions
  • 🤯 Frustrating ad experience
  • 🕹️ Puzzles become too easy over time
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes

Flow Free

From 408K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and fun
  • 🧠 Challenges the brain
  • ⏱️ Good for passing time
  • 🔓 No WiFi required
  • 💻 Works well on different devices

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 💰 Hints/levels can be expensive
  • 🤯 Levels can get too difficult
  • 🔁 Daily streak issues

Bugs and requests

Unblock Me

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inability to exit ads or return to game
  • Inconsistent ad behavior across updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • More challenging puzzle levels
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Leaderboards and competitive features
  • Ability to save/restore progress across devices

Flow Free

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Ads getting stuck and preventing progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging levels for older players
  • Ability to earn hints through gameplay
  • Option to change background color for themes
  • Sync progress across devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Unblock Me

One-time10
  • Remove Ads From Unblock Me$0.99
  • 99 Classic Unblock Me Hints$0.99
  • 30 Classic Unblock Me Hints$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 299 Classic Unblock Me Hints$1.99
  • 70 Classic Unblock Me Hints$1.99
  • 499 Classic Unblock Me Hints$2.99
  • 120 Classic Unblock Me Hints$2.99
  • 250 Classic Unblock Me Hints$5.99
  • 500 Classic Unblock Me Hints$9.99
  • 1000 Classic Unblock Me Hints$18.99
10 purchases

Flow Free

One-time10
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Green Pack$1.99
  • Blue Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Purple Pack$1.99
  • 10x10 Mania$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Unlock All Themes$1.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
  • Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads$4.99
  • 100 Hints$9.99

Questions

Is Unblock Me free?
Unblock Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow Free free?
Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unblock Me or Flow Free?
Unblock Me is rated higher. Unblock Me averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 408K ratings.
Do Unblock Me or Flow Free have ads?
Both Unblock Me and Flow Free show ads.
Which is updated more often, Unblock Me or Flow Free?
Unblock Me ships an update every 2 months, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Unblock Me was updated on October 30, 2026 and Flow Free on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Unblock Me or Flow Free?
Unblock Me currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Flow Free at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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