# Octoblocks vs Poly Worlds

The clearest difference is ads: Octoblocks at none against Poly Worlds's shown. Octoblocks also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Octoblocks against 5.0 for Poly Worlds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octoblocks has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Octoblocks | Poly Worlds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octoblocks/id6458834431/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-worlds-hidden-object/id6749450133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 166 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Kreitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590693757) | [BugFix Games Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689361525) |

## What reviewers say

### Octoblocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octoblocks/id6458834431)

Engage in addictive block-matching puzzles with strategic placement and chain reactions. Test your skills in survival or time trial modes, compete on global leaderboards, and enjoy vibrant visuals.

**Highlights:** Challenging block puzzles, Survival mode with grid threats, Time Trial mode against the clock, Vibrant visuals and animations, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Poly Worlds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-worlds-hidden-object/id6749450133)

Engage your keen observation skills in a vibrant world of detailed scenes. Search and tap to find hidden items before the clock runs out, with unlimited retries and no pressure.

**Highlights:** Zoom and tap to search, Find hidden objects, Beat the timer, Unlimited retries, Toy-inspired scenes, Playful environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Octoblocks free?

Octoblocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Poly Worlds free?

Poly Worlds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Octoblocks or Poly Worlds?

Octoblocks and Poly Worlds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Octoblocks or Poly Worlds have ads?

Poly Worlds shows ads; Octoblocks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Octoblocks or Poly Worlds?

Octoblocks ships an update weekly, and Poly Worlds weekly. Most recently, Octoblocks was updated on October 21, 2026 and Poly Worlds on October 28, 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.*