Comparison

Math Rings vs Blockatraz

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

Head to head
About

Math Rings

This mathematics game presents puzzles with simple number equations arranged in a circular system. Players rearrange cells to solve equations, with solved rows turning green. Puzzles are rated based on completion speed.

Highlights
  • Simple number equations
  • Circular cell arrangement
  • Solve equations in multiple directions
  • 99 levels with unlimited puzzles
  • Star rating based on speed
Features
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Math Rings FREE is a mathematics game containing simple number equations. Every puzzle in this game has total of four equations to be solved. There are 17 cells arranged in a circular system. Eight cells in the outer most ring, eight cells in the middle ring and one cell at the center. The goal of the puzzle is to arrange the circular cells in such a way that all rows solve a mathematical equation. The equations can be solved from "left to right", "right to left", “top to bottom”, or “bottom to top”. The centermost cell is stationary. Cells of middle ring can be swapped with other cells from middle ring; similarly, cells of outermost ring can be swapped with other cells in the outermost ring. When an equation is solved, the corresponding row cells turn green in color. A selected puzzle is solved once all the equations in that puzzle are solved. Each solved puzzle is rated (1 – 5 Stars) based on how quickly the puzzle was solved. Features: * 99 different levels with unlimited puzzles in each level. * Unlimited puzzles to be solved in this version.

About

Blockatraz

A challenging puzzle game inspired by the classic sliding block genre. Move blocks to clear a path and guide the blue block to freedom across hundreds of unique levels. Enjoy a relaxing interface with original music and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of puzzles
  • Multiple board sizes (5x5, 6x6, 7x7)
  • Tutorial included
  • Relaxing interface
  • Original music and sound effects
  • Universal iOS support
Features
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Blockatraz is a fun new spin on the classic Klotski, or better known as "sliding block", style of puzzle game. This game will challenge you to move blocks out of your path so you can escape to freedom! FEATURES ⋆ Hundreds of puzzles spanning across Small 5x5, Medium 6x6, and Large 7x7 layouts ⋆ Includes a tutorial to help you get started on your escape ⋆ Modern yet simple and relaxing interface ⋆ Original music and sound effects ⋆ Universal iOS so runs perfectly on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch ⋆ Retina graphics HOW TO PLAY ⋆ Slide the blue block from left to right in order to escape the current room ⋆ Move grey blocks either horizontally or vertically in order to clear a path for the blue block ⋆ Escape all rooms to win the game! Can you escape from Blockatraz? Check out our website for more information: https://games.tmsoft.com/blockatraz/

Screenshots

Math Rings4 screens
Blockatraz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blockatraz at 5.0 against Math Rings's 4.2. Blockatraz also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Math Rings's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blockatraz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Rings ships an update every 20 months, Blockatraz every 10 months. Both last shipped on June 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Rings versus Blockatraz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath RingsBlockatraz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajinder SinghTMSOFT

Customer experience

Math Rings

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blockatraz

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Math Rings

No in-app purchases

None

Blockatraz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Rings free?
Math Rings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockatraz free?
Blockatraz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Rings or Blockatraz?
Blockatraz is rated higher. Math Rings averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blockatraz averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Math Rings or Blockatraz have ads?
Blockatraz shows ads; Math Rings does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Rings or Blockatraz?
Math Rings ships an update every 20 months, and Blockatraz every 10 months. Most recently, Math Rings was updated on June 5, 2026 and Blockatraz on June 5, 2026.

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