Comparison

Factory Balls vs Blockwick 2

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

Head to head
About

Factory Balls

A logic puzzle game where you craft custom balls to match target designs. Use various tools to apply paint, create patterns, and achieve the desired look without an instruction manual. Enjoy a relaxing mental workout with over 200 original levels.

Highlights
  • Custom ball crafting
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Tool-based customization
  • Target design matching
  • 200+ original levels
  • No time limits or penalties
Features
Currently charting
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You might think that working on the assembly line is tedious work, but not if you're manufacturing Factory Balls! Your job in this logic puzzle game is to custom craft each ball. You've got all the tools you need to fulfill each order... except the instruction manual. In each level, you'll see the target design of your ball on the shipping box. Starting from a plain white ball, get to work by clicking the tools you want to use and try to manufacture the correct ball. For example, the target ball might be orange with white eyes and black pupils, which means you need to use different spectacles to block the paint and create the different patterns. Need to make a beak? Maybe you have to pull a few times with a pair of pliers. There is no time limit or punishment for making incorrect moves, so you can try several different configurations to reach your goal. If you enjoy a cerebral challenge and are keen for a mental workout, you will enjoy Factory Balls and the 200 original levels! This is the official Factory Balls game by Bart Bonte/bontegames.

About

Blockwick 2

Unscramble and link blocks of the same color by moving them into touching positions. Explore a variety of unique block types and multiple levels of challenge with 160 puzzles. Enjoy a gorgeous, meditative soundtrack while you exercise your brain.

Highlights
  • Unscramble and link colored blocks
  • Unique block types (locked, entangled, sleeping, sticky, caterpillar, hypno, flip)
  • Multiple challenge levels
  • 160 main puzzles
  • Optional purchasable puzzle packs
  • Meditative electro-ambient soundtrack
Features
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Welcome to Blockwick 2—the next installment in the Blockwick universe. It’s up to you to unscramble the blocks and link the colors. The goal is simple. Move the shapes so that all the blocks of the same color are touching. A BEVY OF UNIQUE BLOCK TYPES - Locked blocks are bolted to the floor. - Entangled blocks are bound by quantum forces. - Sleeping blocks won’t budge until you wake them up. - Sticky blocks glom onto everything. - Caterpillar blocks are linked, slithering along as one. - Hypno blocks make other blocks go to sleep. - Flip blocks are multicolored and roll around. MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CHALLENGE You can take the easy road and simply connect all like-colored blocks. Or, for an extra challenge, you can link blocks over the mysterious symbols on the ground to attain illumination. Either way, your brain will appreciate the challenge. LOADS OF CHALLENGING CONTENT The main game has 160 puzzles of increasing difficulty. Get 144 extra puzzles for free with the easier Basics Puzzle Pack. If you’re looking for a more intense challenge, explore the purchasable Obscura Puzzle Pack with its 80 devious puzzles. A GORGEOUS MEDITATIVE SOUNDSCAPE Over 15 electro-ambient music tracks to keep your mind calm and focused while solving. Composed by David Kieffer, the soundtrack is available for purchase on Bandcamp. PRAISE FOR BLOCKWICK 2 “a serene, cerebral experience that feels every bit as transportive as the original” - Gamezebo “5/5” - AppAdvice “this puzzle game has all the trappings of an old-school handheld title with cleaned up graphics” - Time.com “solidly on the don't miss list” - JayIsGames “It’ll easily eat away at your free time.” - 148Apps.com “excellent block-sorting puzzler” - IGN “this game is gorgeous, with an elegance and aesthetic that feels thoroughly modern and light” - PocketGamer CONNECT WITH KIEFFER BROS. Web: https://kiefferbros.com

Screenshots

Factory Balls4 screens
Blockwick 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Factory Balls at 4.8 against Blockwick 2's 4.1. Factory Balls also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 74%) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). Blockwick 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Factory Balls costs $2.49 and Blockwick 2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Factory Balls holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Factory Balls's written reviews are positive against 74% of Blockwick 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, Blockwick 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Factory Balls versus Blockwick 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFactory BallsBlockwick 2
Price$2.49 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (126 ratings) — better4.1 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews — better74.5% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better103
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart BONTEKieffer Bros.

Customer experience

Factory Balls

All ratings126 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative2.4%

Blockwick 2

All ratings103 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Factory Balls

From 126 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
  • 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
  • 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
  • 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature

Blockwick 2

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
  • 😌 Relaxing and stimulating
  • 🚀 Smooth performance (when working)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔄 Screen rotation bugs
  • 😩 Frustrating sticky blocks
  • 🧱 Unbalanced difficulty
  • 🤏 Small buttons/UI elements

Bugs and requests

Factory Balls

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Slow load times and unnecessary animations
  • Issues with color blindness
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Save/continue feature
  • Challenge mode with move limits
  • Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)

Blockwick 2

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes when opening specific levels
  • Game freezes up
  • Confuses orientation after update
  • Screen rotates with every touch
  • App won't open after update
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  • Achievement not reflecting
  • Flip block not flipping
  • Obscura purchase restore issue
  • Crashes on startup
  • Crashes after completing a level
  • Game shuts down after solving a level
  • Crashes when last game in chapter completed

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Add timer option for replay
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Add reset function
  • More puzzles for Obscura
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  • Blockwick 3
  • Optimized for iPhone 6/6 Plus
  • Revise sticky block mechanics
  • Add dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Factory Balls

No in-app purchases

None

Blockwick 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Factory Balls free?
Factory Balls costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockwick 2 free?
Blockwick 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or Blockwick 2?
Factory Balls is rated higher. Factory Balls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Blockwick 2 averages 4.1 from 103 ratings.
Do Factory Balls or Blockwick 2 have ads?
Neither Factory Balls nor Blockwick 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Factory Balls or Blockwick 2?
Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, and Blockwick 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Factory Balls was updated on October 15, 2026 and Blockwick 2 on October 14, 2026.

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