Comparison

Switchgear vs Slide Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Switchgear

Features
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Switchgear is an endless system of rotating cogs where you spin around in an endless circle of rotating gears while participating in a hunt where you are both the hunter and the hunted at the same time. The aim of the game is to collect all the items that appear to beat your highest score, and unlock achievement cogs, whilst avoiding falling off the cog, being crushed between the cog teeth or caught by enemies whose purpose is to stop you. Collect power ups to help you stay one step ahead where every second counts.

About

Slide Blocks

Slide colored blocks in four directions to match and stack them. Clearing ten blocks earns points, offering a fun way to boost strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Highlights
  • Slide blocks in four directions
  • Match and stack colored blocks
  • Clear ten blocks to score
  • Enhance strategic thinking
  • Improve problem-solving skills
Features
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Slide blocks in four directions to match colors and stack them. Stack ten blocks to clear them and score points. A fun way to train your brain, enhancing your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Screenshots

Switchgear4 screens
Slide Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Slide Blocks at daily against Switchgear's monthly. Slide Blocks also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Switchgear sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Slide Blocks sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Switchgear ships an update monthly, Slide Blocks daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Switchgear versus Slide Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchgearSlide Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB161 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlpha Innovation Game Studios LtdWord Search Games A.S

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Switchgear

One-time10
  • Slow Time X5$0.99
  • Jolly Roger X5$0.99
  • Extra Time X5$0.99
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  • Shield X5$0.99
  • Extra Life x5$0.99
  • Special Pack X3$4.99
  • Special Pack X10$9.99
  • Special Pack X25$19.99
  • Special Pack X75$49.99
  • Special Pack X200$99.99
8 purchases

Slide Blocks

One-time8
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$5.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
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  • Remove Ads Bundle$8.99
  • Coin Pack 3$9.99
  • Coin Pack 4$17.99
  • Coin Pack 5$34.99
  • Coin Pack 6$79.99

Questions

Is Switchgear free?
Switchgear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slide Blocks free?
Slide Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Switchgear or Slide Blocks have ads?
Both Switchgear and Slide Blocks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Switchgear or Slide Blocks?
Switchgear ships an update monthly, and Slide Blocks daily. Most recently, Switchgear was updated on October 13, 2026 and Slide Blocks on September 29, 2026.

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