Comparison

Block Puzzle vs Retro Blocks!

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

Head to head
About

Block Puzzle

Features
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Block Puzzle: * Challenges you to fit blocks of different shapes into a 10×10 grid. * When the horizontal and vertical directions of the chessboard are filled, the wooden blocks will be eliminated. * The more rows and columns eliminated, the higher the score obtained. * Once there is no place to place a block on the chessboard, the game ends. * No time limit. * The game will be over if there is no space for any of the given blocks below the board. Falling Block: * You can move the blocks around, either left to right and/or you can rotate them * The blocks fall at a certain rate control them with Levels * Your objective is to get all the blocks to fill all the empty space in a line at the bottom of the screen * Whenever you do this, you’ll find that the blocks vanish and you get awarded 10 points

About

Retro Blocks!

Features
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Retro Blocks! – Classic Puzzle Fun with a Modern Twist! Step back in time with Retro Blocks!, the ultimate puzzle game that combines the charm of classic block games with modern, fast-paced action. It’s time to stack, clear, and score big in this vibrant, addictive puzzle adventure! Drag and drop your blocks to clear lines, but don’t stop there—trigger massive combos for even more points! Every block you place brings you closer to breaking your high score, and with the nostalgic retro style, you’ll feel like you’re playing an arcade classic with a fresh twist. Can you master the art of block placement and conquer your top score? Key Features: • Old-school vibes, new-school fun: Enjoy the look and feel of a retro game with updated gameplay that’s easy to pick up and impossible to put down. • Combo madness: Keep the action going by clearing multiple lines in a row for massive combo points! • Simple yet challenging: Perfect for quick sessions or marathon gameplay—how far can you go? • Vibrant retro visuals: Bright colors and satisfying animations make every move pop. • Compete for the top score: Show off your skills! Download Retro Blocks! now and relive the excitement of block puzzles with a modern twist!

Screenshots

Block Puzzle4 screens
Retro Blocks!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retro Blocks! at none against Block Puzzle's shown. Block Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, Retro Blocks! every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Block Puzzle versus Retro Blocks!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock PuzzleRetro Blocks!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNandha Kumar RaviStrive, Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

None

Block Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Blocks!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Puzzle free?
Block Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Blocks! free?
Retro Blocks! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Puzzle or Retro Blocks! have ads?
Block Puzzle shows ads; Retro Blocks! does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle or Retro Blocks!?
Block Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, and Retro Blocks! every 11 months. Most recently, Block Puzzle was updated on September 23, 2026 and Retro Blocks! on September 11, 2026.

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