Comparison

Sudoku Blocks vs Sternzy

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

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About

Sudoku Blocks

This puzzle game combines Sudoku and block-matching mechanics on a 9x9 grid. Strategically place blocks to clear lines and squares, aiming for high scores and combos. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience to exercise your brain.

Highlights
  • Sudoku and block puzzle combination
  • 9x9 board gameplay
  • Line and square clearing mechanics
  • Combo and streak scoring
  • Global ranking and leaderboards
  • Dark and light modes
Features
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Sudoku Blocks by Players is a combination of sudoku and block games. It's a simple yet challenging game with a well-designed user interface. And it's free! Match blocks to fill lines and squares to score points. Keep your board clean and break your record. Challenge your friends and be the best at the global ranking. Finally, be a publisher by publishing Shorts games. --- How to play: - Drop the blocks on the 9x9 board. - Forms lines and squares to score and clean your board. - Play the blast mode: a challenging game for advanced players. - Participate in the global ranking and climb the leaderboard. - Destroy multiple elements at once to make a combo. - Make several hits in a row to earn a streak. - Two different game skins, dark and light modes. How to master? - There is no time limit, so you don't have to run. Think ahead when you face a challenge because it could be your last. - Try placing the blocks on the board to destroy 3x3 lines or squares in each game without filling the board. - Score more points with streaks. The more empty the board, the better! - Waiting for the block is undoubtedly always risky: you can run out of moves. When you see a chance to destroy a figure, go for it. --- Relieve stress or exercise your brain with Sudoku Blocks, a relaxing and stimulating game you can play anytime, anywhere! Contact us at support@players.one if you have any issues, or leave feedback on why you love the game and what you would like to see in the next update. We hope you enjoy playing and keep your mind alert with Sudoku Blocks. We read all comments carefully to make an even better game for you.

About

Sternzy

A relaxing block puzzle game where you drag shapes to fill rows and columns for points. Features unique diagonal clears, a daily challenge, and wildcard pieces. Play offline with no ads or paywalls.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop block puzzles
  • Fill rows/columns to clear
  • Diagonal clear mechanic
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Wildcard pieces
  • Offline play
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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BlockDrop is a beautifully simple block puzzle game. Drag shapes from the tray onto the 8×8 board, fill rows or columns to clear them, and try to beat your high score. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • No ads. Ever. No banners, no pop-ups, no video interruptions. • No paywalls. The whole game is free to play — the only purchase is an optional tip if you'd like to support development. • Play offline. No account, no sign-up, no internet required. • Pick up where you left off. Take a call or close the app mid-game and your board, score, and even your undo history are saved. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Diagonal clears. Fill a full corner-to-corner diagonal to clear it — a twist most block games don't have. • A new Daily Puzzle. The same board for everyone, every day — climb the daily leaderboard. • The Beetle Hunt. A hidden beetle scurries across the daily board — box it in to earn bonus swaps and a confetti payoff. • Wildcard pieces. Stuck? Earn a "?" piece and turn it into any shape you want. • Challenge a friend. Share a seed code and your friend plays your exact piece sequence — then compare scores. • Undo. Made a mistake? Take it back — most block puzzles won't let you. • Rotate pieces. Spin blocks to slot them into tight spots. • Free shuffles. Earn shuffles as you score to swap out an awkward tray. MAKE IT YOURS • Customize the grid cell colors and opacity to match your style. • Sound and haptics you control. COMPETE • Game Center leaderboards for regular play, the daily puzzle, and efficiency (points per move). • Daily "king of the hill" rewards for holding the top spot. Whether you've got two minutes or twenty, BlockDrop is the calm, ad-free block puzzle that's always ready when you are. Download free and start clearing.

Screenshots

Sudoku Blocks4 screens
Sternzy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Blocks at none against Sternzy's 4. Sudoku Blocks also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Sternzy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price 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. Sternzy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sternzy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Blocks has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Blocks ships an update fortnightly, Sternzy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sudoku Blocks versus Sternzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku BlocksSternzy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLAYERS.ONE LTDADavid Stern

Customer experience

Sudoku Blocks

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Sternzy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Blocks

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sternzy

One-time4
  • Diner Coffee$0.99
  • Café Cappuccino$1.99
  • Artisan Pour-Over$4.99
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  • Fancy Bistro Latte$9.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Blocks free?
Sudoku Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sternzy free?
Sternzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Blocks or Sternzy?
Sternzy is rated higher. Sudoku Blocks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sternzy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sudoku Blocks or Sternzy have ads?
Sudoku Blocks shows ads; Sternzy does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Blocks or Sternzy?
Sudoku Blocks ships an update fortnightly, and Sternzy weekly. Most recently, Sudoku Blocks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sternzy on November 5, 2026.

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