Comparison

Block Builder 3D Free vs Shadow Maker

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

Head to head
About

Block Builder 3D Free

This app allows children to build with virtual wooden blocks, create towers, and knock them down without any mess. It offers interactive elements like RC cars, animals, and educational games such as number blocks and 2D/3D board games.

Highlights
  • Virtual wooden block building
  • Interactive physics-based play
  • Educational number blocks
  • Train simulation
  • 2D and 3D board games
  • Save custom constructions
Features
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Build with wooden blocks, anywhere and without the need to clean up afterwards. Experience your child building a tower of colorful wooden blocks and then push at the blocks to knock it over, with the block scattering around on the floor. No need to clean up, but there is a chance of high squeals of joy when the RC car crash into a tower of cows and pigs. Your child can also learn numbers with audible number blocks, bounce or throw the balls, drive the train, or play Tic-Tac-Toe or Four in a row in 2 or 3 dimensions. In addition it’s possible for your child to store their own constructions for later use or play with one of the many preloaded constructions. There is no points or levels to complete. This is a game of creativity and freeform play. You are welcome to make suggestions on improvements or new features at: blockbuilder@ettin.dk The best experience is found on iPad 2 or newer and iPhone 4 or newer.

About

Shadow Maker

Recreate childhood shadow puppet memories by manipulating objects to form specific shadow shapes on a wall. Solve puzzles by positioning items correctly, avoiding collisions to advance through levels and watch your creations come to life.

Highlights
  • Shadow casting puzzles
  • Object manipulation
  • Collision avoidance
  • Low poly art style
  • Simple controls
Features
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Evoke your beautiful childhood memory of making shadows on wall using hand gestures or by using objects through playing Shadow Maker game. Get into the world of imagination that evokes the puzzling play of casting a shadow on the wall by moving the objects. Move the objects to their respective positions to form the targeted shadow shape. Use your smart mind to make sure that the objects don't collide. Collision may cause to reset the level. After achieving the targeted shadow shape, you can see the particular shadows moving around. Game features : *Incredible short Puzzles to see amazing shadows being created. * Simple Controls - Hold and Move the Object. * Top-notch Low poly art style. * Easy to Master.

Screenshots

Block Builder 3D Free4 screens
Shadow Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Builder 3D Free at 79% against Shadow Maker's 29%. Block Builder 3D Free also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). Shadow Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Block Builder 3D Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Builder 3D Free holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Builder 3D Free has 193 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Block Builder 3D Free's written reviews are positive against 29% of Shadow Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Builder 3D Free ships an update every 5 months, Shadow Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Block Builder 3D Free versus Shadow Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Builder 3D FreeShadow Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (193 ratings) — better2.9 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings193 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEttin Entertainment I/SStreet Lamp Games Private Limited

Customer experience

Block Builder 3D Free

All ratings194 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative19.4%

Shadow Maker

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Block Builder 3D Free

One-time1
  • Upgrade$0.99
None

Shadow Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Builder 3D Free free?
Block Builder 3D Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Maker free?
Shadow Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Builder 3D Free or Shadow Maker?
Block Builder 3D Free is rated higher. Block Builder 3D Free averages 4.1 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Shadow Maker averages 2.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Block Builder 3D Free or Shadow Maker have ads?
Shadow Maker shows ads; Block Builder 3D Free does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Builder 3D Free or Shadow Maker?
Block Builder 3D Free ships an update every 5 months, and Shadow Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Builder 3D Free was updated on June 10, 2026 and Shadow Maker on September 9, 2026.

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