Comparison

Block Shaper vs Hornero

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

Head to head
About

Block Shaper

Experience a modern block puzzle game with customizable rules and increasing difficulty. Place falling blocks to clear lines and test your skills in a game that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Enjoy a unique experience every time you play, whether you prefer a casual or hardcore approach.

Highlights
  • Customizable block types
  • Advanced shapes for higher difficulty
  • Create your own challenge style
  • Increasing game speed
  • Line clearing gameplay
  • Casual and hardcore modes
Features
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A modern block puzzle experience with full control over how you play. Place falling blocks, clear lines, and push your limits as the game speeds up. Easy to start, hard to master. Customize your experience: • Select block types (1–6 pieces) • Enable advanced shapes for higher difficulty • Create your own challenge style No two runs feel the same. Play your way — casual or hardcore.

About

Hornero

Features
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Hornero: El Nido es un juego original inspirado en el ave nacional de Argentina. Controlá al hornero por la pampa con un joystick, recolectá barro y paja repartidos por el campo, y llevalos hasta la rama para construir su nido en cuatro etapas. Pero cuidado: el chimango, su depredador natural, te persigue. Si te toca, perdés una vida. El objetivo es completar el nido lo más rápido posible y competir por el mejor tiempo en el ranking global. CARACTERÍSTICAS: - Movimiento libre en un mapa abierto - Mecánica de recolección y construcción - Un depredador que te persigue: el chimango - Sistema de vidas y cronómetro - Ranking global de mejores tiempos - Datos reales sobre el hornero - Gráficos en pixel art Un homenaje al hornero, símbolo del trabajo y la constancia.

Screenshots

Block Shaper4 screens
Hornero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Shaper at every 5 days against Hornero's fortnightly. Hornero's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Shaper ships an update every 5 days, Hornero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Block Shaper versus Hornero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock ShaperHornero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB25 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developer一力 郭Diego Reyes

Bugs and requests

Block Shaper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Buttons not working as expected
  • Game freezing or crashing during play
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Sound issues (music not turning off)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add pause button
  • Allow customization of control layout
  • Improve compatibility with larger screens
  • Introduce more game modes (e.g., 1v1)

Hornero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Block Shaper

No in-app purchases

None

Hornero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Shaper free?
Block Shaper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hornero free?
Hornero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Shaper or Hornero have ads?
Both Block Shaper and Hornero show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Shaper or Hornero?
Block Shaper ships an update every 5 days, and Hornero fortnightly. Most recently, Block Shaper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hornero on October 31, 2026.

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