Bloc By Block vs Shape Merge!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bloc By Block
A simple yet challenging puzzle game where players stack blocks. The goal is to master the mechanics of stacking, offering an easy-to-learn but difficult-to-achieve gameplay experience.
- Block stacking gameplay
- Easy to learn
- Hard to master
- Puzzle mechanics
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Stack the blocks. Should be easy to start but hard to master.
Shape Merge!
A relaxing physics puzzle game where you drop shapes, merge matching ones to create larger forms, and aim for high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and strategic gameplay with no time limits.
- Merge matching shapes
- Physics-based gameplay
- Create combos and chain reactions
- Earn coins and gems
- Use powerful boosts
- Daily rewards and bonuses
- Relaxing gameplay
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Shape Merge! is a relaxing and addictive physics puzzle game where simple shapes combine into bigger, more powerful forms. Drop shapes into the play area, watch them bounce and stack, and merge matching shapes to create new ones. Plan your moves carefully, create chain reactions, and aim for the highest score before the board fills up! Easy to learn but challenging to master, Shape Merge! offers satisfying gameplay that you'll want to play again and again. FEATURES ◆ Merge matching shapes to create larger shapes ◆ Enjoy fun physics-based gameplay ◆ Create combos and chain reactions for huge scores ◆ Earn coins and gems through gameplay ◆ Use powerful boosts when you need a helping hand ◆ Complete daily rewards and collect bonuses ◆ Compete against yourself and beat your best score ◆ Relaxing gameplay with no time limits POWER-UPS Need a little help? ◆ Upgrade a shape instantly ◆ Remove any shape from the board ◆ Clear small shapes to create more space Whether you're looking for a quick break or an endless puzzle challenge, Shape Merge! delivers satisfying gameplay that's simple, relaxing, and endlessly replayable. How high can you score?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloc By Block at none against Shape Merge!'s 5. Bloc By Block also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Shape Merge! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bloc By Block asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bloc By Block against 5.0 for Shape Merge!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Bloc By Block ships an update every 3 days, Shape Merge! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloc By Block | Shape Merge! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Low Friction Software LLC | PlayDate Digital Inc. |
Customer experience
Bloc By Block
Shape Merge!
In-app purchases
Bloc By Block
No in-app purchases
Shape Merge!
- Small Pack Gem$0.99
- Starter Bundle$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- Medium Pack Gem$2.99
- Mega Pack$9.99
Questions
Is Bloc By Block free?
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