# Tile Slider vs Blocks

The clearest difference is ads: Tile Slider at none against Blocks's shown. Tile Slider also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 87%) and device support (5 vs 3). Blocks's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 234). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile Slider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocks sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tile Slider against 4.7 for Blocks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocks has 4.3K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Tile Slider's written reviews are positive against 87% of Blocks's.

Tile Slider ships an update every 3 months, Blocks every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Slider | Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-slider/id552709030/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-new-tangram-puzzles/id1230607358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 234 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.6% of reviews** | 86.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) | [Smart Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095357835) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Slider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-slider/id552709030)

Engage in a timed sliding tile puzzle challenge with adjustable difficulty. Customize your game with numbered tiles or personal photos, and even flip pieces for added complexity. Enjoy a leisurely pace by disabling the timer or play a quick game on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Use custom photos as tiles, Flip pieces for extra challenge, Optional timer for relaxed play, Apple Watch compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 👍 No annoying ads (in basic version)
- 👍 Nostalgic feel, like childhood toys
- 👍 Can use own photos for puzzles
- 👍 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Basic version limited in tile count
- 👎 Requires payment to increase tile count
- 👎 Tiles slide slowly, requires multiple swipes
- 👎 Cannot move a whole row at once
- 👎 UI is a bit drab

**Reported bugs**

- Game Center leader board shows impossible times for easy mode

**Requested features**

- Make highlighted correct spot toggle-able
- Remove hard mode and crazy mode
- Remove flip tile
- Fix Game Center leader board (easy mode solve time)
- Allow single taps to move tiles


### Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-new-tangram-puzzles/id1230607358)

Engage in a classic block puzzle game that offers hundreds of unique levels. This addictive and free experience helps train your brain and keep it mentally fit with its easy-to-learn mechanics.

**Highlights:** Classic block puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of unique levels, Easy and fun to play, Brain training exercises, Fill shapes with colored blocks

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints (promo) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 hints (promo) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70 hints (promo) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 70 hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 💡 Helpful hints and daily puzzles
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and intuitive controls
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without hints
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Inability to replay completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Bottom right piece often stuck or inaccessible
- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and level variety
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Slider free?

Tile Slider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blocks free?

Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tile Slider or Blocks?

Tile Slider is rated higher. Tile Slider averages 4.8 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Blocks averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Tile Slider or Blocks have ads?

Blocks shows ads; Tile Slider does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Slider or Blocks?

Tile Slider ships an update every 3 months, and Blocks every 2 months. Most recently, Tile Slider was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blocks on November 6, 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.*