Comparison

Slydris vs Pocket8

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

Head to head
About

Slydris

Engaging puzzle game where players slide and drop blocks to clear lines. Create combos and special block effects for deeper gameplay. Offers multiple modes for varied challenges and endless play.

Highlights
  • Slide and drop blocks
  • Create full lines
  • Combo mechanics
  • Special block types
  • Infinite, Zen, and Survival modes
  • Customizable backgrounds and music
Features
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The #1 iOS Game of 2012 according to GameTrailers.com! "Without doubt the finest puzzle game we've ever played on our mobiles." - Modojo.com (5 out of 5 stars) "This is a puzzle game that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best of the genre" - EuroGamer.net "Perfect touch controls never let you down. Manages to find a unique twist on line-formation gameplay." - Gamezebo.com (4.5 out of 5) Slydris is a unique and engaging puzzle game with a simple premise but deceptively deep gameplay: * Slide and drop blocks to create full lines of blocks. * Create combos of falling blocks and clearing lines to fill up your bomb meter faster. * Create a row of a single color for a color burster. * Other special blocks (Shatter, Upcoming, Locked, and Magnet) add gameplay variety and challenge. The three modes are Infinite Mode, Zen Mode, and Survival Mode: * In Infinite Mode, a new set of blocks drops after every move you make, so take as much time as you want. Clear 25 lines to move onto the next level. * Zen Mode functions similarly to Infinite Mode, but the difficulty is more dynamic, there are no achievements or scores to worry about, and your game will never end (in Infinite Mode, the game ends if the stack reaches the top row). * In Survival Mode, you have 10 seconds to make as many moves as you can to clear the lines of blocks, then a barrage of blocks will drop, and the cycle begins again. Quick thinking and nimble fingers are required to do well. Slydris is a highly polished and customizable puzzle game for all ages. Select from 3 music tracks and dark or light backgrounds. Slydris supports Game Center Achievements and Leaderboards, iPad Retina Display, and iCloud saving.

About

Pocket8

This app brings the PICO-8 fantasy console experience to your mobile device, offering access to thousands of community-made games. Enjoy customizable touch controls or gamepad support, and never lose progress with an instant save system.

Highlights
  • Browse and play community-made PICO-8 games
  • Customizable touch controls and gamepad support
  • Instant save states for unlimited progress saving
  • Portrait and landscape orientation support
  • Locked 60FPS gameplay
Features
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Experience PICO-8 Anywhere: Pocket8 brings the magic of the PICO-8 fantasy console to your pocket. Whether you’re on a commute or relaxing at home, thousands of indie games are a single tap away. A Massive Library in Your Pocket: Discover thousands of community-made games with integrated BBS exploration. From challenging platformers to relaxing puzzles, there’s always something new to play. Download your favorites and build a personal collection that goes offline wherever you do. Controls That Feel Right: Gaming on a touch screen can be a struggle. Pocket8 features high-precision controls that feel as good as a real handheld. Choose between a classic D-pad or virtual joystick, or swap the face buttons positioning to match your playstyle. Wanna go touch-less? Connect a controller and play with a bluetooth gamepad or keyboard. Play Without Interruption: Instant save system lets you freeze time and jump back in to the exact pixel where you left off. Manage an infinite amount of save states per cartridge. Features: Browse & Play: Explore the Lexaloffle BBS to find and download new games instantly. Pro-Style Controls: Fluid movement and adaptive controls. Gamepad and Keyboard support included. Portrait & Landscape: Play comfortably in any orientation. Save Anywhere: Never lose your progress with instant state saves. Pure Performance: Locked 60FPS gameplay for the ultimate retro experience.

Screenshots

Slydris4 screens
Pocket84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket8 at Free against Slydris's $1.99. Pocket8 also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). Slydris's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Pocket8 is free to download; Slydris costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Slydris against 4.5 for Pocket8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Slydris's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pocket8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slydris ships an update every 6 months, Pocket8 daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Slydris versus Pocket8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlydrisPocket8
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (37 ratings)4.5 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3740 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRadiangamesJevon Lipsey

Customer experience

Slydris

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.5%

Pocket8

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Slydris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App gets stuck on a level
  • Doesn't preserve levels of achievement
  • Pop-up ads in a paid app
  • Controls can be imprecise

Requested features

7 requests
  • Undo button
  • Puzzle mode for precision
  • More advanced starting levels
  • More music tracks and shuffle option
  • Campaign mode or vs. CPU battle
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  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Make app universal for iPhone and iPad

Pocket8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Slydris

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slydris free?
Slydris costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket8 free?
Pocket8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slydris or Pocket8?
Pocket8 is rated higher. Slydris averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Pocket8 averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.
Do Slydris or Pocket8 have ads?
Neither Slydris nor Pocket8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slydris or Pocket8?
Slydris ships an update every 6 months, and Pocket8 daily. Most recently, Slydris was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket8 on October 24, 2026.

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