Comparison

Block 89 vs Mango Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Block 89

Experience a classic brick puzzle game with a retro handheld feel. Enjoy a gradual difficulty curve across 20 levels, authentic dot-matrix graphics, and 8-bit sound effects. Share your replays and get lost in the satisfying gameplay.

Highlights
  • Dot-matrix LCD screen
  • Light and dark modes
  • 8-bit sound effects
  • 10 block shapes
  • 20 levels
  • GIF replay sharing
  • Offline play
Features
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Play with blocks like it's 1989! A handheld brick puzzle game with a dot-matrix display, retro sound effects, and that satisfying feeling of getting better without noticing. Block 89 is designed around flow - the difficulty rises gradually across 20 levels, keeping you in that sweet spot where the challenge matches your skill. Easy to pick up, hard to put down. Features: - Dot-matrix LCD screen with authentic pixel rendering - Light and dark mode (monochrome inverted, a minimal masterpiece) - 8-bit sound effects - 10 different block shapes on a 16×16 grid - 20 levels of progressively increasing difficulty - GIF replay sharing - show off your best games - No ads. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No internet required. Just the game. Score points by completing lines with blocks. Simple - but it gets difficult quickly. Oh, and yes: this is the same guy that brought you Snake '97. Cheers from Amsterdam, Willem.

About

Mango Puzzle

Features
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Challenge your logic and deduction skills with Takuzu Puzzle! Place fruits on the board by following clues and logical rules. Every puzzle has a unique solution, and every move matters. Train your brain, improve your problem-solving skills, and enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience. Features: • Daily puzzles and challenges • Multiple board sizes: 6x6, 8x8, 10x8 and 12x8 • Global leaderboards • Helpful hints when you're stuck • Beautiful themes and relaxing gameplay • Increasing difficulty levels for all skill levels • Designed for both casual and experienced puzzle players Whether you have a few minutes or want a longer challenge, Takuzu Puzzle offers a fun and rewarding way to exercise your mind. Can you solve every puzzle and climb to the top of the leaderboard?

Screenshots

Block 892 screens
Mango Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block 89 at none against Mango Puzzle's 3. Mango Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Mango Puzzle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Block 89 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block 89 ships an update every 4 months, Mango Puzzle every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block 89 versus Mango Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock 89Mango Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerdsd 164Mustafa Temiz

In-app purchases

None

Block 89

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mango Puzzle

One-time3
  • Starter Pack (5 Hints)$0.99
  • Advantage Pack (15 Hints)$1.99
  • Mega Pack (50 Hints)$4.99

Questions

Is Block 89 free?
Block 89 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mango Puzzle free?
Mango Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block 89 or Mango Puzzle have ads?
Neither Block 89 nor Mango Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block 89 or Mango Puzzle?
Block 89 ships an update every 4 months, and Mango Puzzle every 5 days. Most recently, Block 89 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mango Puzzle on October 25, 2026.

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