# Block Sort vs Color Block Builder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Block Builder at none against Block Sort's 10. Color Block Builder also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 38%) and ratings volume (48K vs 7.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Sort sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Color Block Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Block Sort against 4.7 for Color Block Builder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Block Builder has 48K ratings behind it against 7.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Block Sort's written reviews are positive against 60% of Color Block Builder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Sort | Color Block Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368/reviews)** | [4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-builder/id6738373871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 299 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ROOFTOP GAMES OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776905410) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368)

Arrange colorful blocks of various shapes and colors on baseplates to create stunning patterns and solve mind-bending puzzles. Progress through increasingly complex levels, unlocking new themes and colors.

**Highlights:** Arrange blocks on baseplates, Create stunning color combinations, Challenging sorting puzzles, Vibrant visuals, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Unlockable themes, shapes, and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Sort Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Pack! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Pack! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Coins! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple and easy
- 🚀 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitching
- 🐛 Infuriating, frustrating, not worth my sanity
- 🐛 Copycat
- 🐛 Too many forced videos

**Reported bugs**

- Level 100 and above are broken
- Levels not matching the ads
- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a way to remove ads
- Improve level design and progression


### Color Block Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-builder/id6738373871)

Engage your logic and creativity in this physics-based puzzle game. Arrange colorful blocks of various shapes to match specified designs. Simple tap controls make it easy for anyone to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Physics simulation puzzles, Variety of colors and shapes, Easy tap controls, Shape completion challenges, Stage progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Challenges the brain
- 😍 Awesome game
- 🙂 Relaxing game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤔 Feels like it's making me feel dumb
- 🙄 Annoying voice/sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Kicks user out if no internet connection
- Game crashes

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Option to disable ads
- Ability to progress without being told what to do


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Sort free?

Block Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Block Builder free?

Color Block Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Sort or Color Block Builder?

Block Sort is rated higher. Block Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Color Block Builder averages 4.7 from 48K ratings.

### Do Block Sort or Color Block Builder have ads?

Both Block Sort and Color Block Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Sort or Color Block Builder?

Block Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Color Block Builder fortnightly. Most recently, Block Sort was updated on November 9, 2026 and Color Block Builder on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*