# Tico vs StarrBlocks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarrBlocks at 100% against Tico's 33%. StarrBlocks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Tico's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tico sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StarrBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarrBlocks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarrBlocks has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Tico's written reviews are positive against 100% of StarrBlocks's.

Tico ships an update every 2 weeks, StarrBlocks daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tico | StarrBlocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tico/id464394243/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrblocks/id6762376790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Joshua Starr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886804938) |

## What reviewers say

### Tico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tico/id464394243)

Arrange falling colored blocks to clear rows and prevent them from reaching the top. This fast-paced game tests your finger-eye coordination. Compete with players worldwide for a top score.

**Highlights:** Falling block puzzles, Complete rows to clear, Increasing speed, Finger-eye coordination challenge, Global Top Players list

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tico 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tico Unlimited for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tico Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |


### StarrBlocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrblocks/id6762376790)

This app offers four distinct puzzle game experiences: a classic falling-block game, a drag-and-place block puzzle, a tactile Woodoku style game, and a physics-based stacking challenge. Each game features unique modes, themes, and visual effects for engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Falling-block puzzle with multiple modes, Drag-and-place block puzzle with daily challenges, Tactile Woodoku with row/column/box clears, Physics-based tower stacking game, 30+ customizable themes, Satisfying visual and haptic effects, Local and Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tico free?

Tico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StarrBlocks free?

StarrBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tico or StarrBlocks?

StarrBlocks is rated higher. Tico averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StarrBlocks averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tico or StarrBlocks have ads?

Neither Tico nor StarrBlocks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tico or StarrBlocks?

Tico ships an update every 2 weeks, and StarrBlocks daily. Most recently, Tico was updated on October 4, 2026 and StarrBlocks on October 2, 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.*