Comparison

Rainbow Blocks vs Multiponk

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

Head to head
About

Rainbow Blocks

A fun and challenging block-sliding puzzle game where players clear the board by removing groups of same-colored blocks. Achieve higher scores and progress further by clearing more blocks in a single move. Easy to learn, but offers deep mastery.

Highlights
  • Block-sliding puzzle gameplay
  • Clear groups of same-colored blocks
  • Score-based progression
  • Easy to learn
  • Challenging to master
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Rainbow Blocks is a fun and challenging block-sliding game, similar to JT's Blocks or SameGame. Easy to learn, but hard to master. The object of the game is to clear the board by removing groups of blocks of the same color. The more blocks you clear in a single move, the higher your score and the further you can progress in the game.

About

Multiponk

Experience a classic arcade game with stunning graphics and realistic physics. Compete against friends or AI in various game modes, utilizing power-ups and strategic paddle control to achieve victory. Enjoy immersive multiplayer fun on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Up to 4 player multiplayer
  • Realistic physical engine
  • HD graphics / Retina Display
  • Game Center integration
  • Multiple game modes
  • Variety of bonuses and ball sizes
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Multiponk Featured by Apple: App of the Week June 2010 / iTunes Rewind 2010 / Game Starter Kit / Huddle Game / iOS original "This game is absolutely amazing, it has polished and extremely smooth and addicting game play. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND" by ANFLU "Great graphics, fun and surprising features. Must-have multiplayer fun" by AkzoMonakzo "It's a hit!" by HMD08 "This is exactly what the iPad should be about, multiplayer games to take advantage of the large multi touch screen. My Favorite app." by LolPad Multiponk graphic designs and ultra-realistic physical engine will make you feel like playing on an real wooden board. A classic already ! Up to 4 players on iPad and up to 2 players on iPhone & iPod touch. One finger to control your paddle. Give your ball smooth effects and thwart the traps to win the game ! In Multiplayer mode, catch the bonuses, use the bumpers and beat your opponents. In Solo mode, try to beat A.I computer and defeat Mr Monster, from standard skin to 8bits skin, or try to beat your score and share it through the Game Center. Features: -Solo to up to 4 players -Immersive HD design / Retina Display -Realistic physical engine -Game center: Leaderboard & Achievement -Universal binaries (iPad / iPhone / iPodTouch) -7 game modes : A.I. revenge, classic, baby, crazy, flash, dual, death ball -11 bonuses: Multiball, Power, Big ball, Gravity, Autopilot, Time warp... -5 ball sizes -Paddle slice effect -Game statistics -4 skins ( Standard, 8 Bit, White, Pop) -14 Original music themes by KingQ4 WATCH US : vimeo.com/​fingerlab VISIT US : fingerlab.net FOLLOW US : twitter.com/​fingerlab CONTACT US : contact@fingerlab.net Powered by Fingerlab.

Screenshots

Rainbow Blocks2 screens
Multiponk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rainbow Blocks at 4.7 against Multiponk's 4.4. Rainbow Blocks also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Rainbow Blocks costs $1.99 and Multiponk $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rainbow Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rainbow Blocks has 450 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Rainbow Blocks's written reviews are positive against 86% of Multiponk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbow Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, Multiponk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rainbow Blocks versus Multiponk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbow BlocksMultiponk
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (450 ratings) — better4.4 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better85.8% of reviews
Number of ratings450 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignFingerlab

Customer experience

Rainbow Blocks

All ratings450 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.3%

Multiponk

All ratings51 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.9%

User reviews

Rainbow Blocks

From 450 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Addictive and fun
  • 🎨 Relaxing and soothing colors
  • 🧠 Challenging and strategic
  • ⏱️ Great time filler
  • 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔁 Frustrating difficulty spikes
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring system

Multiponk

From 51 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Fun multiplayer experience
  • 🕹️ Great for family/friends
  • 💯 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Music doesn't stay muted
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🤖 Lack of AI opponent for single-player
  • 📱 Controls can be challenging on smaller screens
  • 🔁 No ability to save progress

Bugs and requests

Rainbow Blocks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blocks overlapping at end of round
  • Game freezing at high scores

Requested features

3 requests
  • More color/theme options
  • Undo/restart level feature
  • Improved high score tracking

Multiponk

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Mute function doesn't work consistently
  • Startup issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online/Bluetooth multiplayer
  • More game modes and power-ups
  • Ability to customize controls
  • Support for older iOS versions

In-app purchases

None

Rainbow Blocks

No in-app purchases

None

Multiponk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rainbow Blocks free?
Rainbow Blocks costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiponk free?
Multiponk costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rainbow Blocks or Multiponk?
Rainbow Blocks is rated higher. Rainbow Blocks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while Multiponk averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.
Do Rainbow Blocks or Multiponk have ads?
Neither Rainbow Blocks nor Multiponk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rainbow Blocks or Multiponk?
Rainbow Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Multiponk every 2 months. Most recently, Rainbow Blocks was updated on October 8, 2026 and Multiponk on October 12, 2026.

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