Comparison

Pick vs Block+

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

Head to head
About

Pick

Engage in a classic game of skill with two new modes: turn-based online play against friends or AI, and arcade challenges against increasingly difficult computer opponents. Unlock over 10 themes by earning tickets through gameplay.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Play against computer AI
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Over 10 unlockable themes
  • Power-ups
Features
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Over 7 millions players enjoy the game Pick-Up Sticks 1. 2 New Modes (Turn-Based with other players & Playing Against Computer) to be introduced in Pick-Up Sticks 2. Online Mode ====================== You can play with your friends/other players on Facebook or email. More fun with power ups and 10+ themes. Arcade Mode ====================== Play against different levels of computer ! Included levels from easy to crazy. Let see if you can win the computer. 10+ Theme =========== Select your favour theme when you play. Earn the tickets in Online and Arcade mode and unlock your favour theme.

About

Block+

Master block-clearing puzzles with strategic power-ups and global leaderboards. Choose between gravity-defying Star Blocks or strategic Cyber Blocks. Earn coins through gameplay or rewarded ads to activate helpful items.

Highlights
  • Two distinct game modes: Star Blocks and Cyber Blocks
  • Strategic power-ups to clear blocks and boost scores
  • Earn coins through gameplay or rewarded ads
  • Global leaderboards and achievements via Game Center
  • No intrusive pop-up ads during gameplay
Features
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Block+ redefines the block-clearing experience by blending timeless mechanics with strategic power-ups and global competition. Two Distinct Worlds to Master: • Star Blocks (Gravity Mode): Experience the thrill of the descent. Rotate and align falling shapes in this high-tempo challenge. Keep your cool as the speed increases and the board fills up! • Cyber Blocks (Strategy Mode): A deep test of foresight and planning. Strategically place shapes on the grid to complete full rows and columns. In this mode, wisdom is your greatest weapon. Power-Up Your Gameplay: Don't let a difficult situation end your streak. Use your earned coins to activate game-changing items: • Clear specific blocks or reset sections of the board. • Boost your score multipliers to reach new heights. • Save your progress in critical moments to keep the challenge going. Player-First Economy: • Earn as You Play: Collect coins through gameplay or by choosing to watch rewarded ads. • Support the Developer: Optional coin packs are available for those who want to power up instantly. • No Forced Ads: We value your flow. There are no intrusive pop-up ads during your puzzle sessions. Global Competition: Block+ is fully integrated with Game Center. Track your rank on the global leaderboards, earn achievements, and challenge friends to beat your high score. Ready to master the gravity of the stars and the strategy of the grid? Download Block+ today!

Screenshots

Pick4 screens
Block+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block+ at 5.0 against Pick's 4.0. Block+ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Pick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Pick sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Block+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pick ships an update monthly, Block+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pick versus Block+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickBlock+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpeedy Winner Holdings LimitedQiang Fu

Customer experience

Pick

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

Block+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pick

One-time6
  • 2,000 Tickets$0.99
  • 6,000 tickets$1.99
  • Remove Advertisements$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 15,000 tickets$3.99
  • 30,000 tickets$6.99
  • 90,000 tickets$9.99
2 purchases

Block+

One-time2
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • 5000 Coins$3.99

Questions

Is Pick free?
Pick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block+ free?
Block+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pick or Block+?
Block+ is rated higher. Pick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Block+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pick or Block+ have ads?
Block+ shows ads; Pick does not.
Which is updated more often, Pick or Block+?
Pick ships an update monthly, and Block+ weekly. Most recently, Pick was updated on October 23, 2026 and Block+ on October 24, 2026.

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