Comparison

TLaceBRocks vs Hot Blocks™

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

Head to head
About

TLaceBRocks

Features
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Trace the next block's shape with your finger, right where you want to place it. Fill a row of 10 to clear it. Simple to learn! HOW TO PLAY - Look at the next block shown on screen. - Trace the same shape on the board with your finger. You can trace it in any direction (rotated by 90, 180, or 270 degrees). - If you trace the wrong shape, just try again. - Place blocks on the bottom row, or right next to a block already on the board (diagonals don't count). - Fill a row of 10 to clear it and score points. - A special cross-shaped block gives bonus points. - Each block has a time limit. If time runs out, it is placed in a random position. - If the next block has no space to go, the game is over. GAME MODES Endless Mode - No total time limit. Simple Mode - A 120-second countdown. Survival Mode - Start with 60 seconds. - Every cleared row adds 5 seconds to the clock. Enjoy!

About

Hot Blocks™

A unique block puzzle game where you strategically place dirt blocks to prevent lava from consuming the board. Blocks float down in bubbles and cannot be rotated, requiring careful juggling and placement to create rows and stronger materials.

Highlights
  • Unique bubble block mechanic
  • No block rotation
  • Strategic row completion
  • Multiple block types
  • Power-up blocks
  • Three difficulty modes
Features
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Hot Blocks™ is an addictive block puzzle game. With a twist on the Tetris-style gameplay, players must fill their board with dirt blocks to keep away from the approaching lava. Unlike in other similar games, blocks can NOT be rotated but don't come one at a time. Blocks float down the screen in bubbles, touch to pop them and then drag them into position. Block pieces will return to their bubbles if you release them in an unavailable location. Tip: Use this mechanic to juggle blocks until you are ready to place them Placing the blocks into rows will create cement blocks that will last longer against the perusing lava. Creating multiple rows at a time will create even stronger blocks that can sustain even more damage! Block Types: Dirt - these are the basic building blocks Concrete - these are much stronger and are created by completing a single row Bronze - these are created by completing 2 rows at once Obsidian - these are created by completing 3 rows at once Diamond - these are created by completing 4 rows at once Power-Blocks: Snowflake - freeze the lava for a few seconds 2x - doubles your score for a few seconds Mystery block - creates a random material line on the row it was placed The game also features 3 difficulty modes (Amateur, Seasoned, and Expert) Download for free now!

Screenshots

TLaceBRocks4 screens
Hot Blocks™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TLaceBRocks at none against Hot Blocks™'s 1. Hot Blocks™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). 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. Hot Blocks™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TLaceBRocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TLaceBRocks ships an update every 24 months, Hot Blocks™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TLaceBRocks versus Hot Blocks™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTLaceBRocksHot Blocks™
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF-NET AppsKlick Ink L.P.

In-app purchases

None

TLaceBRocks

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hot Blocks™

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is TLaceBRocks free?
TLaceBRocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hot Blocks™ free?
Hot Blocks™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TLaceBRocks or Hot Blocks™ have ads?
TLaceBRocks shows ads; Hot Blocks™ does not.
Which is updated more often, TLaceBRocks or Hot Blocks™?
TLaceBRocks ships an update every 24 months, and Hot Blocks™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, TLaceBRocks was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hot Blocks™ on October 11, 2026.

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