# Move it! vs Move the Block

The clearest difference is ads: Move it! at none against Move the Block's shown. Move it! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Move the Block's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Move it! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Move the Block sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Move the Block holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Move it!'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Move the Block's.

Move it! ships an update every 5 months, Move the Block every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Move it! | Move the Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-it/id363162684/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-block-slide-puzzle/id994065259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **91.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) |

## What reviewers say

### Move it!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-it/id363162684)

A fresh take on the classic sliding block puzzle. Move blocks in any direction to clear a path for the red block to reach the exit. Compete against your best times and earn trophies.

**Highlights:** Multi-directional block movement, Classic sliding block puzzle gameplay, Red block exit challenge, Personal best time tracking, Move count tracking, Trophy collection system

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack - Easy #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Medium #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Hard #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Expert #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Insane #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Mixed #1 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Exercises the brain
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 🎨 Nice graphics and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't load properly
- 🔍 Partial screen display issues
- 💰 Too many ads or in-app purchases
- 🆕 Doesn't work on newer devices/OS

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or unable to progress
- Incompatibility with latest iOS/Android versions
- Saved progress or purchases not carrying over

**Requested features**

- More levels or difficulty options
- Ability to disable ads
- Better hints or guidance
- Cross-device sync or cloud saves


### Move the Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-block-slide-puzzle/id994065259)

An addictive sliding block puzzle game where you must move the red block to the exit. Solve hundreds of levels with smooth animations and great sound effects. Utilize hints, reset, and undo buttons to master each challenge.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Hint system, Reset/Undo buttons, Smooth animation, Great sound effects, Play on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD FREE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mania Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special mix A Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special mix B Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7x7 Extreme Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6x6 Extreme Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 27 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 Hints | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Relaxing and brain-stimulating
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play
- 🔒 No timer or pressure
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 Ads can drain battery life
- 🔒 No option to pay for ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Ads sometimes fail to close properly
- Occasional freezing or glitching when using hints

**Requested features**

- Add a daily challenge mode
- Introduce a paid ad-free version
- Allow customization of block colors and sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Move it! free?

Move it! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Move the Block free?

Move the Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Move it! or Move the Block?

Move the Block is rated higher. Move it! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Move the Block averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Move it! or Move the Block have ads?

Move the Block shows ads; Move it! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Move it! or Move the Block?

Move it! ships an update every 5 months, and Move the Block every 3 weeks. Most recently, Move it! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Move the Block on October 26, 2026.

---

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