Comparison

Bricks vs Lextris

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

Head to head
About

Bricks

Features
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The ultimate minimalist block challenge is here. Rediscover the timeless joy of fitting pieces together with Bricks - Game. Whether you want to relax with a classic session or push your reflexes to the limit, we’ve built the perfect experience for every type of player. Clean design, smooth controls, and pure gameplay. No distractions, just you and the blocks. Game Modes: Classic Mode: The pure, Zen-like experience. No timers, no pressure. Just aim for your personal best and enjoy the flow. Bomb Mode (Premium): Strategic intensity. Defuse bombs before they explode by clearing lines. One wrong move and it’s game over! Blitz Mode: Fast-paced action for those on the go. How many points can you rack up in a high-speed sprint? Global Leaderboards: Track your progress and compete against players worldwide. From mode-specific rankings to the ultimate Master Builder status. Key Features: Clean & Modern UI: Designed specifically for a premium feel on iOS. Precise Touch Controls: Built for accuracy and speed. Master Builder Tracking: Every single block you place is saved. Watch your lifetime stats grow! Game Center Integration: Sync your achievements and climb the global ranks. 12 Color Palettes: Play in classic colors, arcade neon, accessible colorblind-friendly palettes (deuteranopia, protanopia, tritanopia), and more — including fun sets like emoji and Minecraft-style blocks. Ghost Piece: See exactly where your piece will land before you drop it.

About

Lextris

This word puzzle game challenges you to create words from falling blocks. Utilize special blocks like bombs and puzzles to clear the board and achieve high scores. Compete with friends and family on daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Word creation from falling blocks
  • Special blocks (bombs, puzzles)
  • Board clearing mechanics
  • Daily challenges
  • Share games with friends
Features
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LEXTRIS combines familiar block shapes with word game dynamics: Create words from falling blocks. Special blocks such as bombs or puzzles can help to clear or rearrange the board to spell words before the board fills up! Share your games with friends and family, and see how quickly you all can complete the same daily challenges

Screenshots

Bricks4 screens
Lextris3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lextris at none against Bricks's 1. Lextris also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Bricks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Bricks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lextris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bricks ships an update fortnightly, Lextris weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Bricks versus Lextris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBricksLextris
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel Ferrer DelgadoKevin Marcus

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bricks

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$1.99
None

Lextris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bricks free?
Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lextris free?
Lextris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bricks or Lextris have ads?
Lextris shows ads; Bricks does not.
Which is updated more often, Bricks or Lextris?
Bricks ships an update fortnightly, and Lextris weekly. Most recently, Bricks was updated on October 5, 2026 and Lextris on September 23, 2026.

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