Comparison

Blockfest Puzzle vs Binnacle Arcade

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

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About

Blockfest Puzzle

This block puzzle game offers a unique twist with free block rotation, allowing for strategic placement and creative problem-solving. Enjoy classic gameplay enhanced with new mechanics, challenging levels, and rewarding progression.

Highlights
  • Free block rotation
  • Creative gameplay
  • Challenging puzzle levels
  • Reward systems
  • New mechanics
Features
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Welcome to Blockfest Puzzle! Are you tired of block puzzle games that give your blocks in a certain limited rotation? Blockfest Puzzle lets you freely rotate your blocks like the classic game and excel in your strategy: your blocks, your rotation, your placement! Blockfest Puzzle is a perfect mix of block and brain Puzzle games, combining creativity with the classics! The simple controls, brand new mechanics added to the genre of Block games will make you want to play more and more! In addition to the classic block games, a unique adventure with brand new fun puzzle levels, a more entertaining gameplay that we are familiar with from the best games, easy to understand and will keep you hooked on the game, as well as rewards and challenges! You won't want to leave Blockfest with its levels that will challenge your puzzle skills to the fullest and its gameplay that will hook you with its natural flow: - Easy controls with brand new block rotation mechanics! - Gameplay that requires creativity. - Levels and reward systems that reward you for playing. - And much more waiting for you! Whether you are tired and want to play while taking a break, or get caught up in the game with all your attention! We are waiting for you in the game to give you the experience you have always wanted with Blockfest!

About

Binnacle Arcade

Features
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38 free maritime mini-games — no account, no ads, no time limits. From COLREGS Rules of the Road to celestial navigation, cargo stowage, harbor pilotage, and USCG exam prep, every game covers a real skill that mariners use on the water. GAMES INCLUDE: • COLREGS Quiz — give way or stand on before vessels meet • Harbor Pilot — dock a deep-draft vessel against current and wind • Chart a Course — DR navigation with set and drift • Celestial Fix — work a noon sight with HO-229 • Watch Bill — schedule crew across watches and rest requirements • EPIRB Test — know your distress equipment cold • Port Tycoon — manage berths, cargo, and port operations • Stow It — plan a stable cargo manifest • Docking Master — parallel-park a vessel without touching the pier • Sound Signals — identify and respond to fog and manoeuvring signals • Damage Control — contain flooding and restore stability • Anchor Watch — hold position on a dragging hook • VHF Squelch — clear comms in a busy harbor • Heavy Weather — make smart routing decisions in a gale • + 24 more BUILT FOR: • Mariners studying for USCG deck officer exams (OUPV through Master) • Maritime academy cadets • Anyone who works, lives, or recreates on the water All 38 games are free forever — no subscription, no paywall, no catch. Built by Binnacle AI — maritime crew compliance software for commercial operators.

Screenshots

Blockfest Puzzle4 screens
Binnacle Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Binnacle Arcade at none against Blockfest Puzzle's 16. Binnacle Arcade also leads on ads (none vs shown). Blockfest Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Blockfest Puzzle sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Binnacle Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blockfest Puzzle versus Binnacle Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockfest PuzzleBinnacle Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRollic GamesJohn Thomas

Bugs and requests

Blockfest Puzzle

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to rotate blocks
  • Game glitching for some users

Requested features

2 requests
  • Expand game size beyond 8x8
  • Improve stability and fix glitches

Binnacle Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Blockfest Puzzle

One-time16
  • Tiny Gold Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.49
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  • Remove Ads Pack$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Small Gold Pack$7.99
  • Remove Ads Pack$7.99
  • Special Pack$9.99
  • Medium Gold Pack$14.99
  • Exclusive Pack$19.99
  • Large Gold Pack$29.99
  • Mega Pack$39.99
  • Mega Gold Pack$54.99
  • Epic Pack$79.99
  • Epic Gold Pack$99.99
  • Champions Pack$99.99
None

Binnacle Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blockfest Puzzle free?
Blockfest Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Binnacle Arcade free?
Binnacle Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blockfest Puzzle or Binnacle Arcade have ads?
Blockfest Puzzle shows ads; Binnacle Arcade does not.

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