# Cogs vs Blockwick 2

The clearest difference is rating: Cogs at 4.6 against Blockwick 2's 4.1. Cogs also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Blockwick 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (74% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cogs costs $4.99 and Blockwick 2 $4.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Blockwick 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cogs holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 103 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Cogs's written reviews are positive against 74% of Blockwick 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cogs | Blockwick 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogs/id351841075/reviews)** | [4.1 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwick-2/id945199694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 93 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lazy 8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/343960331) | [Kieffer Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293702721) |

## What reviewers say

### Cogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogs/id351841075)

A remastered 3D puzzle game where you construct intricate machines using sliding tiles. Explore various game modes, from building step-by-step to timed challenges and move-limited puzzles.

**Highlights:** Build complex machines with sliding tiles, 3D puzzle gameplay, Inventor Mode for learning, Time Challenge Mode, Move Challenge Mode, Remastered for modern devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cogs Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cogs Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cogs Puzzle Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cogs Puzzle Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Lovely steampunk theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔓 Lack of restore purchase option
- 🤏 Not enough free levels
- 🤯 Difficulty spike in paid levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on some devices
- Levels don't load properly

**Requested features**

- Add a reset option
- Provide more free levels
- Improve restore purchase functionality


### Blockwick 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwick-2/id945199694)

Unscramble and link blocks of the same color by moving them into touching positions. Explore a variety of unique block types and multiple levels of challenge with 160 puzzles. Enjoy a gorgeous, meditative soundtrack while you exercise your brain.

**Highlights:** Unscramble and link colored blocks, Unique block types (locked, entangled, sleeping, sticky, caterpillar, hypno, flip), Multiple challenge levels, 160 main puzzles, Optional purchasable puzzle packs, Meditative electro-ambient soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
- 😌 Relaxing and stimulating
- 🚀 Smooth performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔄 Screen rotation bugs
- 😩 Frustrating sticky blocks
- 🧱 Unbalanced difficulty
- 🤏 Small buttons/UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening specific levels
- Game freezes up
- Confuses orientation after update
- Screen rotates with every touch
- App won't open after update

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add timer option for replay
- Sync progress across devices
- Add reset function
- More puzzles for Obscura


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cogs free?

Cogs costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Blockwick 2 free?

Blockwick 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cogs or Blockwick 2?

Cogs is rated higher. Cogs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Blockwick 2 averages 4.1 from 103 ratings.

### Do Cogs or Blockwick 2 have ads?

Neither Cogs nor Blockwick 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cogs or Blockwick 2?

Cogs ships an update every 2 months, and Blockwick 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Cogs was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blockwick 2 on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*