Comparison

Downfall vs Éclat!

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

Head to head
About

Downfall

A 3D puzzle game where you match colored blocks to clear lines. It offers over 30 game variations with special blocks and realistic physics for an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • 3D block matching gameplay
  • Over 30 game variations
  • Special blocks (dynamite, snow shovels)
  • Realistic physics and animations
  • Smooth 3D transitions
  • Ad-free Pro version available
Features
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Match the colored blocks and watch them swish by you in this 3D implementation of a classic puzzle game, with almost endless variations! We obviously think Downfall is great, but don't take our word for it. Scroll down to read what some of the magazines and websites have said about it. Guide the falling blocks using swipes and taps, to form same colored lines in this action packed puzzle game. There are over 30 game variations, with special blocks (like dynamite sticks, snow shovels etc.) and different designs. The game features smooth 3D animations and realistic physics, with ejected blocks flying towards you and the game area swaying every time you drop a stack of blocks. --- REVIEWS --- "provided me with more mind-bending entertainment than several major titles released this year." /Game Chronicles Magazine "deserves all the recognition that can be heaped upon it." "Simple, colorful, addictive and challenging" "Perfect for yourself or a family environment" /Inside Mac Games "This fun, falling-blocks game takes the concepts of T***** [redacted trademark] and C****** [redacted trademark] to a whole new level, offering 3D graphics and new game types." "We were amazed at the smooth 3D transitions between games and the way the board reacts to winning block combinations." /CNET Download.com Mac Editor's Review --- OPTIONAL PRO FEATURES --- * Ad-free * Instantly unlock all game variations You can upgrade the free app to Pro through a simple in-app purchase.

About

Éclat!

Engage in a tile-matching puzzle game where you compete against an AI opponent. Score points by matching numbers, colors, and shapes. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience with a smart AI.

Highlights
  • AI opponent
  • Tile matching
  • Score points
  • Match numbers, colors, and shapes
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Match tiles and wits with our Eclat! AI. Beat it with a higher score if you can. It’s smarter than a robot vacuum cleaner and as vigilant as a cat. Match tile numbers, colors, and shapes to score lots of points on every move. Above all have fun, and keep your cat handy.

Screenshots

Downfall4 screens
Éclat!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Downfall at Free against Éclat!'s $0.99. Downfall also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Éclat!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Downfall is free to download; Éclat! costs $0.99 up front. Downfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Éclat! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Downfall ships an update every 4 months, Éclat! every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Downfall versus Éclat!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownfallÉclat!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbyteLinsay Associates, LLC

Customer experience

Downfall

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

Éclat!

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Downfall

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99
None

Éclat!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Downfall free?
Downfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Éclat! free?
Éclat! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Downfall or Éclat! have ads?
Neither Downfall nor Éclat! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Downfall or Éclat!?
Downfall ships an update every 4 months, and Éclat! every 27 months. Most recently, Downfall was updated on October 10, 2026 and Éclat! on October 13, 2026.

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