# Blockfest Puzzle vs DropCircuit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Blockfest Puzzle at 3.3K against DropCircuit's 1. Blockfest Puzzle also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). DropCircuit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockfest Puzzle sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and DropCircuit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DropCircuit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockfest Puzzle has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blockfest Puzzle ships an update every 5 days, DropCircuit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockfest Puzzle | DropCircuit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockfest-puzzle/id6470934574/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcircuit/id6807917376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 323 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Timothy Lytle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807917378) |

## What reviewers say

### Blockfest Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockfest-puzzle/id6470934574)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gold Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Epic Gold Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Champions Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Ability to rotate blocks
- 👍 Helps keep mind active
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads that are difficult to close
- ⏱️ Timed gameplay not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to rotate blocks
- Game glitching for some users

**Requested features**

- Expand game size beyond 8x8
- Improve stability and fix glitches


### DropCircuit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcircuit/id6807917376)

A vibrant puzzle game where players strategically place colored orbs on a grid to create chain reactions and clear matches. Achieve high scores through cascading multipliers and satisfying visual effects. Enjoy fast-paced sessions with no time pressure.

**Highlights:** Strategic orb placement, Color-matching mechanics, Chain reaction cascades, Score multiplier system, Personal best tracking, Global leaderboard integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ballet Dreams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fashion Boutique | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Outdoors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glam Studio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess Dreams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stadium Heroes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Style & Dreams Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Action & Adventure Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Animal Kingdom Collection | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy & Magic Collection | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockfest Puzzle free?

Blockfest Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DropCircuit free?

DropCircuit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blockfest Puzzle or DropCircuit?

DropCircuit is rated higher. Blockfest Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while DropCircuit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blockfest Puzzle or DropCircuit have ads?

Both Blockfest Puzzle and DropCircuit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blockfest Puzzle or DropCircuit?

Blockfest Puzzle ships an update every 5 days, and DropCircuit every 3 days. Most recently, Blockfest Puzzle was updated on October 17, 2026 and DropCircuit on October 9, 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.*