Comparison

Bloc By Block vs Shape Merge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Block stacking gameplay
  • Easy to learn
  • Hard to master
  • Puzzle mechanics
Features
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Stack the blocks. Should be easy to start but hard to master.

About

Shape Merge

Features
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Welcome to Shape Merge: Block Puzzle – the ultimate shape-matching brain game that will test your logic and speed! Merge identical geometric shapes on a dynamic grid to unlock advanced figures and reach the highest score. Simple to learn but challenging to master, this puzzle offers an addictive experience for players of all ages. EXPLORE 3 EXCITING GAME MODES: • Classic Mode: Play against a shrinking grid and ticking timers. Quick thinking is required to survive! • Time Attack: Match shapes as fast as you can to restore the time limit and keep the game going. • Zen Garden: Relax with no timers or speed limits. Perfect for stress relief and casual puzzle solving. KEY FEATURES: • Intuitive Swipe & Merge Mechanics: Match circles, triangles, squares, hexagons, and more! • Apple Game Center Integration: Compete with friends and climb the global leaderboards for each mode. • Overtake Notifications: Get notified when someone beats your high score so you can reclaim your crown! • Customize Your Experience: Unlock beautiful themes, shape skins, and backgrounds in the shop. • Play Offline: No internet? No problem. Enjoy the full game anytime, anywhere. • Brain Training: Sharpen your spatial awareness, IQ, and strategic thinking with every move. Download Shape Merge today and start your geometric puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

Bloc By Block3 screens
Shape Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloc By Block at none against Shape Merge's 6. Bloc By Block also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shape Merge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Bloc By Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bloc By Block versus Shape Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloc By BlockShape Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLow Friction Softwareismail kirenli

In-app purchases

None

Bloc By Block

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Shape Merge

One-time6
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Reklamları Kaldır$2.99
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  • Bag of Coins$3.99
  • Chest of Coins$5.99
  • Vault of Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Bloc By Block free?
Bloc By Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Merge free?
Shape Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bloc By Block or Shape Merge have ads?
Shape Merge shows ads; Bloc By Block does not.

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