Comparison

Box Fix vs Blocks & Ropes

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

Head to head
About

Box Fix

A challenging puzzle game where players draw boxes on a board. Each box must contain a single number equal to its area, and the entire board must be filled without overlapping boxes.

Highlights
  • Draw boxes on board
  • Each box contains one number
  • Number equals box area
  • No overlapping boxes
  • Fill the entire board
Features
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Box Fix is a puzzle game for maniacs of all ages! Box Fix is the game of fixing the boxes on the board! Box Fix is a challenging and addictive game ! ****** How to play ? ***** -Draw boxes on board in such a way that each box contains only one number and that must be equal to area of that box. -Boxes can be started from anywhere on the board. -Overlapping of box is not allowed. -Whole board must be filled with boxes.

About

Blocks & Ropes

Untangle pairs of connected blocks by stretching and manipulating them to clear the board. This addictive puzzle game offers over 1000 levels with increasing complexity and new mechanics to challenge your logic and boost your IQ.

Highlights
  • Connect pairs of blocks
  • Over 1000 levels
  • Increasingly complex puzzles
  • New block mechanics
  • Bright and beautiful graphics
  • Skip levels option
Features
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► ROCK THE BLOCKS What a tangled web we weave, and you’re the one who’s going to untangle it in this unusual and entertaining puzzle game that requires you to stretch your imagination, unblock your logic, and really get your brain working. Tug and twist at the matted tangle until eventually something snaps and a pair of cubes break free. Solving the puzzle won’t be easy – especially as the number of blocks gets bigger and bigger and more and more complex mechanisms are added to the mix – but it’s bound to bring a massive dose of satisfaction when you finally set the last blocks free. ► CAN YOU SQUARE IT? • Feeling mentally blocked? This original and addictive brainteaser game is a great way to improve your IQ and give your mind a quick but powerful workout. Pairs of blocks connected by a stretchy cord must be brought together to clear the board and complete the puzzle. Pull this one up, push that one to the side, and keep shuffling till you’ve completed all the pairs. • It's a non-stop block party: With over 1000 levels to complete, there’s always something to engage your brain and get you thinking in this relaxing but intriguing puzzle game. Five minutes to spare? Get solving another tangled block puzzle. • New tricks on the block: As you progress through the game, you’ll come across a wide range of new mechanics that will keep the puzzles challenging and your brain ticking over – exploding blocks, pairs moving in one direction only, shattering glass cubes and much more. Be sure, you’ll never have time to get bored, and your logic will always be tested. • Blocks of colour: Original puzzle mechanics are combined with bright and beautiful graphics and satisfying haptic effects to brisk each puzzle and activate not just your logic but every part of your brain. • Never get stuck on the blocks: If you don’t see the solution straight away, you may pull and prod at different blocks on the board as long as you like – until you find a way to start setting them free. And if you really get stuck, there’s always an option of just skipping to the next level ensuring a stress-free and pleasurable playing experience. ► UNTANGLE, UNWIND AND HAVE FUN If you’re looking for a fast and entertaining puzzle game that would keep you engaged and your brain active for some five minutes or endless hours, then look no further than Shackled Cubes. Download the game now and throw yourself on untangling the knotted cubes in increasingly challenging and enjoyable puzzles that will give your brain enjoyable exercise while also helping you kick back and relax. Come and join the block party! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Box Fix4 screens
Blocks & Ropes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Box Fix at none against Blocks & Ropes's shown. Box Fix also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 41%). Blocks & Ropes's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 17) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 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. Box Fix sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blocks & Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocks & Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocks & Ropes has 5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Box Fix's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Fix ships an update every 5 months, Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Box Fix versus Blocks & Ropes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox FixBlocks & Ropes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings175K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB466 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeylogic Infotech Private LimitedSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Box Fix

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral11.7%
Negative14.9%

Blocks & Ropes

All ratings5,015 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral22.8%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Box Fix

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Great concept and logic
  • ⏳ Addictive and time-passing
  • 👍 Good for serious thinkers
  • 📱 Entertaining and fun

Room to improve

  • 😠 Too many ads
  • 💸 Ads not removed after purchase
  • 🔄 Repetitive levels/patterns
  • 🤔 Confusing at first
  • 🖱️ Fiddly controls on iPhone

Blocks & Ropes

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and fun game
  • 🎨 Interesting and creative design
  • 💡 Variety of mechanics and challenges
  • 🎶 Gentle and soothing music

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Levels can be too easy at times
  • 🕰️ Slow progression to new mechanics
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
  • 🤯 Frustrating glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

Bugs and requests

Box Fix

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Ads still showing after payment for removal
  • Bug on level 3 making it impossible
  • App crashes after a few minutes
  • Hard to close popup ads
  • In-app purchases not removing ads
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  • Level 7x7, 13 has no solution
  • Counts moving finger wrong as a turn
  • Glitchy and too many pop-up ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Tech upgrade for a more modern feel
  • More difficult levels
  • Option to upgrade to a non-ad version
  • Integrate numbers or numericals into gameplay

Blocks & Ropes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress past level 957
  • Glitches with certain block mechanics
  • Ads causing game freezes or crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Hint button or tutorial for new mechanics
  • Level select or difficulty options
  • Ability to disable or reduce ads
  • More challenging levels and puzzles
  • Customizable backgrounds and themes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Box Fix

One-time10
  • 5 hint$0.99
  • 5x5 Box Fix Paid1$1.99
  • 10x10 Box Fix Paid1$1.99
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  • 10x10 Box Fix Paid2$1.99
  • 20 hint$2.99
  • All1 Paid1[5-10]$5.99
  • All1 Paid2[5-10]$5.99
  • All2 Paid1[11-15]$5.99
  • 85 hint$9.99
  • 200 hint$19.99
1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99

Questions

Is Box Fix free?
Box Fix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocks & Ropes free?
Blocks & Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Box Fix or Blocks & Ropes?
Blocks & Ropes is rated higher. Box Fix averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Box Fix or Blocks & Ropes have ads?
Blocks & Ropes shows ads; Box Fix does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Fix or Blocks & Ropes?
Box Fix ships an update every 5 months, and Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. Most recently, Box Fix was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blocks & Ropes on October 16, 2026.

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