Comparison

Block vs Block vs CrystalLink

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

Head to head
About

Block vs Block

Experience a classic block-falling puzzle game reimagined as a real-time battle. Challenge an adaptive AI or compete head-to-head with a friend on a single iPad screen. Perfect for quick matches and intense competition.

Highlights
  • Real-time block falling battles
  • Adaptive AI opponent
  • 2-player local multiplayer on iPad
  • Classic puzzle gameplay
  • Intense speed challenges
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Remember that game you couldn’t put down — the one that made you say “just one more round”? Say hello to its ultimate evolution: Block vs Block! Tired of playing BLOCK falling alone? It’s time to turn the classic puzzle into a heart-pounding battle! Challenge a smart AI opponent that adapts from easy to insanely fast — feel the rush as the blocks drop faster, and the pressure builds. Can you survive the speed… or will you get crushed in seconds? Even better: 2-player local multiplayer on iPad! Grab a friend, go head-to-head on the same screen — no internet needed. Perfect for parties, classrooms, or killing time on the train. Who’ll hold their cool? Who’ll crack first? Classic blocks × Real-time combat × Addictive gameplay Block vs Block brings back the nostalgia, but cranks up the intensity. It’s simple, fair, and dangerously fun. We all know the truth: “Just one more game…” — and suddenly, it’s 2 a.m. Ready to prove you’re the ultimate BLOCK falling champion? Download Block vs Block now — It is totally unforgettable! Preview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlUCP7t1Ii0 ---------------------------------- Enjoy play as God to create an universe, start to play myDream Universe iOS : https://apps.apple.com/app/mydream-universe/id1447861806 macOS : https://apps.apple.com/app/mydream-universe/id1447861778

About

CrystalLink

This game offers a classic tile-matching experience with a unique twist. Create custom game maps and avatars, and enjoy a vast array of game modes and background music for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Customizable game cards and maps
  • Classic Link Up gameplay
  • Built-in map editor
  • Over 40 background music tracks
  • 72 unique crystal icons
  • Multiple game modes and difficulty levels
  • Game Center integration
Features
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In Crystallink - Infinity, you can play the classic crystal elements of Link up Game, and you can also define your own icon to play. You can make your own and your family and friends’ avatars into game patterns to play. The built-in map editor is also indispensable. , It allows you to create any game map card type you want. Why choose Crystal Link-Infinity? Because it ends all Link up gameplay, one Link up is equal to all Link up Link up Game. You don’t need to spend time looking for Fruits Link, Ocean Link, Pet Link, Numbers Link, Mahjong Link, Constellation Link , Because this game contains the above elements, more innovative gameplay is waiting for you to discover. Comes with more than 40 beautiful background music, and the newly added Link crystal icon, a total of 72 kinds of pleasing crystal icons, let you get great relaxation and fun in the process of playing. . The first iOS link up game to support Link for map editor There are as many as 10,000+ game levels in various mode combinations to maintain the rich playability of the game List of game modes: Human eye, earth eye, heaven eye, god eye Simple, Normal, difficult Classic time mode, race against time mode, life mode Money mode, achievement mode, map mode Normal icon mode, medium icon mode, large icon mode These modes can be re-selected, greatly increasing the number of permutations and combinations of game levels Automatically adapt to various iOS devices such as iPad and iPod Touch Crystal Link-Unlimited Edition Features: 1. Completely customize the game cards; 2. Completely customize the game map; 3. Completely restore the classic gameplay of Link Up; 4. Provide complete after-sales support; 5. Contains complete Game Center elements: leaderboards, challenges, achievements, multiplayer games; 6. Provide iCloud game backup, no longer have to worry about losing the archive after changing the phone. Official QQ group: 659989146 Welcome everyone to join the exchange common problem: 1.q: What is the map editor? a: The map editor is a small tool provided by Crystal Link-Unlimited Edition, which can quickly edit the map in map mode and save it as a new map. 2.q: How to open the map editor? a: The map editor needs to switch the level type to map mode. When the self-built map is closed, the map editor can be opened after completing the general map level. A small level corresponds to a map editor option. When the self-built map is opened, the map editor option is automatically turned on, and you can create your own map as you like.

Screenshots

Block vs Block4 screens
CrystalLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Block vs Block at Free against CrystalLink's $2.99. Block vs Block also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 47%). CrystalLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Block vs Block is free to download; CrystalLink costs $2.99 up front. Block vs Block sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CrystalLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, CrystalLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Block vs Block versus CrystalLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock vs BlockCrystalLink
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (398 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings398 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar Tsang峻 杨

Customer experience

Block vs Block

All ratings398 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral17.4%
Negative27.0%

CrystalLink

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

Block vs Block

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Control buttons get stuck during gameplay
  • Blocks fall rapidly without user input
  • Game freezes on certain devices (iPad 3, iPhone 5)
  • Blocks overlap with placed pieces when rotating
  • Game crashes when accessing options menu
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  • App crashes after exceeding personal best score
  • Game resets when paused or app is switched
  • Preview video link non-functional
  • Blocks stuck at top causing unfair losses
  • Inconsistent block shapes and sizes
  • App won't open after updates
  • Display shows only stars on startup
  • Multiplayer setup requires squished screen sharing

Requested features

14 requests
  • Pause button that preserves game state
  • Full screen display option
  • Improved control button placement and visibility
  • Ability to adjust control opacity
  • Faster block drop speed control
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  • Better instructions for special items
  • Left-handed gameplay option
  • Head-to-head multiplayer on iPad
  • Game save functionality
  • More music tracks
  • Classic Tetris controls and block shapes
  • Restart button in pause menu
  • Settings persistence
  • Rotate block option for all devices

CrystalLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block vs Block

One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$1.99
  • Extend Pack$2.99
None

CrystalLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block vs Block free?
Block vs Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrystalLink free?
CrystalLink costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block vs Block or CrystalLink have ads?
Block vs Block shows ads; CrystalLink does not.
Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or CrystalLink?
Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, and CrystalLink every 6 weeks. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on September 23, 2026 and CrystalLink on September 9, 2026.

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