# Abstracts+ vs Blockwick 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blockwick 2 at 74% against Abstracts+'s 0%. Blockwick 2 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Abstracts+'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Abstracts+ costs $0.99 and Blockwick 2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blockwick 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockwick 2 has 103 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Abstracts+'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Blockwick 2's.

Abstracts+ ships an update every 16 months, Blockwick 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abstracts+ | Blockwick 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstracts-plus/id505867996/reviews) | **[4.1 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwick-2/id945199694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Kieffer Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293702721) |

## What reviewers say

### Abstracts+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstracts-plus/id505867996)

Enjoy a collection of 32 jigsaw puzzles featuring abstract oil paintings. Customize your challenge by selecting the number of pieces, from 4 to 80. Pieces easily snap into place for a relaxed puzzling experience.

**Highlights:** 32 abstract oil painting puzzles, Customizable piece count (4-80), Easy-to-use snapping pieces, No ads or subscriptions, No tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blockwick 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwick-2/id945199694)

Unscramble and link blocks of the same color by moving them into touching positions. Explore a variety of unique block types and multiple levels of challenge with 160 puzzles. Enjoy a gorgeous, meditative soundtrack while you exercise your brain.

**Highlights:** Unscramble and link colored blocks, Unique block types (locked, entangled, sleeping, sticky, caterpillar, hypno, flip), Multiple challenge levels, 160 main puzzles, Optional purchasable puzzle packs, Meditative electro-ambient soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
- 😌 Relaxing and stimulating
- 🚀 Smooth performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔄 Screen rotation bugs
- 😩 Frustrating sticky blocks
- 🧱 Unbalanced difficulty
- 🤏 Small buttons/UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening specific levels
- Game freezes up
- Confuses orientation after update
- Screen rotates with every touch
- App won't open after update

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add timer option for replay
- Sync progress across devices
- Add reset function
- More puzzles for Obscura


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abstracts+ free?

Abstracts+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blockwick 2 free?

Blockwick 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Abstracts+ or Blockwick 2?

Blockwick 2 is rated higher. Abstracts+ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blockwick 2 averages 4.1 from 103 ratings.

### Do Abstracts+ or Blockwick 2 have ads?

Neither Abstracts+ nor Blockwick 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Abstracts+ or Blockwick 2?

Abstracts+ ships an update every 16 months, and Blockwick 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Abstracts+ was updated on September 20, 2026 and Blockwick 2 on October 1, 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.*