Comparison

Knotwords+ vs Block Blast!+

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

Head to head
About

Knotwords+

A minimalist word puzzle game where you arrange letters to form valid words across and down. The game offers a guided progression, making challenging puzzles become easier as you play.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Elegant logic puzzle
  • Arrange letters to form words
  • Guided progression
  • Daily word fix
Features
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Knotwords+ is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle — with words. The rules are simple: arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down. Each puzzle may seem difficult at first — but like all my favorite newspaper puzzles, it gets easier as you progress. Each step guides you naturally towards the solution. This is the kind of game I've been trying to make my whole career — I'm amazed Jack and I discovered this design. We hope you like it.

About

Block Blast!+

Engage your mind with a strategic block-matching puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, aim for high scores, and enjoy satisfying visual effects. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle variety
  • Block matching on 8x8 board
  • Endless high score system
  • Offline play
  • Strategic puzzle gameplay
  • Adventure mode with unique designs
Features
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Enter the world of Block Blast!+, where every move is a test of your brain and strategy. Dive into the thrill of block crush gameplay—watch vibrant cubes explode in color as you solve each puzzle. With fresh daily puzzle challenges that keep your mind engaged and an endless high score system that rewards your best strategies, Block Blast!+ delivers nonstop excitement for casual players and puzzle masters alike. Why You'll Love Block Blast!+ • Daily Puzzle Variety: Every day brings a new puzzle twist, ensuring there’s always something fresh to solve and new rewards to earn. • Block Puzzle Saga: Match colorful blocks on an 8x8 board and enjoy the satisfying cascade of each block crush. • Endless High Score Hunt: Push yourself further with each game—break your own records, and climb higher every time you play. • Casual Yet Challenging: Easy to pick up, but packed with logic-based challenges that sharpen your mind. • Offline Fun: Play anywhere, anytime—no WiFi required. Perfect for a subway ride or while waiting in the car. Features of Block Blast!+ • Strategic Puzzle Gameplay: Drag, place, and match cube blocks on board to trigger chain reactions. • Adventure Mode: Experience progressive levels with unique jigsaw designs and colorful themes. • Daily Puzzle Rewards: Stay motivated with special challenges that refresh your brain every day. • Score Mastery: Compete against friends, share your results, and prove who dominates the endless high score. • Stunning Block Effects: Feel the rush of every block crush with dynamic visuals and relaxing music effects. How to Play • Drag & Match: Place cube blocks on the 8x8 board with precision. • Crush & Score: Complete rows or columns of tiles and watch the block crush effects cascade. • Chase Combos: Plan your moves to unlock massive points and extend your endless high score run. • Stay Strategic: Keep your board clear to make room for bigger plays. Jump into the Ultimate Block Puzzle Saga! Ready for mind-sharpening fun? Take on fresh daily puzzles, master the art of the block crush, and see how far you can push your endless high score. Download Block Blast!+ today and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Knotwords+4 screens
Block Blast!+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Blast!+ at 4.7 against Knotwords+'s 3.8. Block Blast!+ also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (80% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Blast!+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast!+ has 3.2K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Knotwords+'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Block Blast!+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knotwords+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Block Blast!+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knotwords+ versus Block Blast!+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotwords+Block Blast!+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (121 ratings)4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews79.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1213.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB355 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GageHungry Studio

Customer experience

Knotwords+

All ratings121 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral20.4%
Negative31.6%

Block Blast!+

All ratings3,193 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative16.6%

Bugs and requests

Knotwords+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzle progress not saving properly
  • Cursor jumping to unexpected cells
  • Incorrect or nonsensical word definitions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom levels or puzzles
  • Option to turn off haptic feedback
  • Improved sync/progress tracking across devices
  • More intuitive cursor/input controls
  • Better hint system and word definitions

Block Blast!+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Knotwords+

No in-app purchases

None

Block Blast!+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knotwords+ free?
Knotwords+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Blast!+ free?
Block Blast!+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knotwords+ or Block Blast!+?
Block Blast!+ is rated higher. Knotwords+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Block Blast!+ averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Knotwords+ or Block Blast!+ have ads?
Neither Knotwords+ nor Block Blast!+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knotwords+ or Block Blast!+?
Knotwords+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Blast!+ fortnightly. Most recently, Knotwords+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Block Blast!+ on October 15, 2026.

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