Octoblocks vs Block Out Sort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Octoblocks
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.
- Challenging block puzzles
- Survival mode with grid threats
- Time Trial mode against the clock
- Vibrant visuals and animations
- Global leaderboards
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Welcome to Octoblocks, the ultimate casual puzzle game that will put your puzzling skills to the test! Key Features: Challenging Block Puzzles: Exercise your strategic thinking by placing numbered blocks (2-8) on the grid. Form powerful chain reactions by matching identical blocks and score big! Survival Mode: Keep your wits sharp in a dynamic puzzle landscape. Watch out for stones threatening to fill the grid. Make clever block placements to prevent disaster, especially in the top row! Time Trial Mode: Are you a puzzle-solving speedster? Prove it in Time Trial mode! Match blocks swiftly to beat the clock in an adrenaline-pumping 5-minute race. Vibrant Visuals: Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors, dynamic animations, and satisfying block pops. Elevate your puzzle-solving journey with engaging effects. Global Leaderboards: Put your matching skills to the test and rise as the ultimate puzzle champion on the Octoblocks leaderboards. Start your journey to puzzle greatness today! Ready for the Challenge? - Explore addictive puzzle gameplay. - Unleash chain reactions for massive points. - Navigate the ever-changing puzzle landscape. - Race against the clock in Time Trial mode. - Immerse yourself in vivid, dynamic visuals. - Download Octoblocks now and become a puzzle legend!
Block Out Sort
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Block Out Sort is a colorful puzzle game where every move makes room for the next. Slide blocks through the board’s openings and sort them into matching color trays. It sounds simple—but with different shapes sharing the same space, you’ll need to plan your moves to clear the board. MAKE ROOM. FIND A WAY. SORT IT OUT. • Slide and sort colorful blocks into matching trays • Work around corners, crowded spaces, and tricky block shapes • Plan ahead to free the pieces you need • Enjoy a clean, bright design with easy-to-recognize symbols • Tackle changing board layouts that put your puzzle-solving skills to work Whether you have a spare moment or feel like settling into a puzzle, take it one block at a time. Ready to make your next move? Download Block Out Sort and start sorting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Octoblocks at none against Block Out Sort's shown. Octoblocks also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Block Out Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Octoblocks ships an update weekly, Block Out Sort every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Octoblocks | Block Out Sort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Kreitz | Cortex (Apps) |
In-app purchases
Octoblocks
No in-app purchases
Block Out Sort
No in-app purchases
Questions
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