# Knotwords+ vs Block Blast!+

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Knotwords+ | Block Blast!+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotwords-plus/id6449983614/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast-plus/id6766824098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 185 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Knotwords+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotwords-plus/id6449983614)

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:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 🧠 Exercises vocabulary and problem-solving skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cursor/input issues and unintuitive navigation
- 🤔 Obscure or questionable word choices
- 🔍 Unhelpful or unclear hints/definitions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💾 Save/progress issues

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress not saving properly
- Cursor jumping to unexpected cells
- Incorrect or nonsensical word definitions

**Requested features**

- 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!+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast-plus/id6766824098)

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:** With Apple Arcade

**In-app purchases:** none


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