Comparison

Block Puzzle by Sam vs Sorted

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

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About

Block Puzzle by Sam

This puzzle game offers thousands of challenging levels and an endless classic mode. Enjoy a high-quality, ad-free experience with satisfying visuals and haptic feedback. Play offline with low battery usage.

Highlights
  • Thousands of levels
  • Endless classic mode
  • No ads
  • Offline play
  • Low battery usage
  • Satisfying haptic feedback
  • Beautiful graphics
Features
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The game you love with no ads!  Complete 1000s of levels or play for a record score for free without watching a single ad. The game is crafted with care and passion for puzzle lovers who would like to play their favourite puzzle game without ads. Warning: Not for low IQ! Some levels are ultra hard! Only 1% of people can complete them. The game has two modes: Levels and a classic mode. Levels are of varying difficulty, with just enough challenge to keep your brain active, but never making you feel frustrated. Classic mode offers endless gameplay where you can compete for a highscore. Your score multiplier grows as you clear multiple block rows. Additional features: - No internet connection required. Enjoy Block Puzzle by Sam anytime, anywhere. - Low battery usage. Block Puzzle by Sam is optimised to keep your phone cool and running for hours, without draining your battery. - High quality audio. Feel free to turn it off in the settings if you need to play in silence. - Amazing visuals. The game is of highest quality, with beautiful and readable graphics. - Super satisfying haptic feedback. Feel as the blocks snap into place, sense how the rows are cleared by powerful blasts. - Full privacy. We do not collect any data from our users. How to play Block Puzzle by Sam: - Drag and drop blocks into the grid. - Fill rows and columns to clear them. - Blocks that can no longer be placed will be grey. Clear space for them with the blocks you can still place. - You can freely retry the levels as many times as you want This game is perfect for: - Everyone who loves a high quality challenging puzzle - Players who hate being interrupted by constant ads - Play with one hand while nursing, cooking, standing in public transport... - Bright colours and effects to keep you awake while nursing or trying to stay awake at the night watch Why is this game free and has no ads? We love mobile games, but lately we've felt that the mobile game market has been ruined by games showing too many ads. We want to break this vicious circle by creating the highest quality games, with no ads, to show everyone it is possible! We hope you download the game and give it a great rating and review so the rest of the world will find the game too. This way we can together achieve a future of mobile games with less ads! Spread the joy of Games by Sam, high quality games with no ads!

About

Sorted

A relaxing ball-sorting puzzle game designed for a calm and focused experience. Enjoy hundreds of solvable levels with no timers, penalties, or advertisements. Unlock unlimited play with a single, transparent purchase.

Highlights
  • No advertisements ever
  • Cozy, focused gameplay with no timers or penalties
  • Hundreds of solvable levels
  • Unlimited undo and free hints
  • Offline play
  • Multiple color palettes and dark mode
Features
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sort the balls, clear your mind. sorted is a cozy ball-sorting puzzle game built by people who hate ads. no pop-ups, no video ads, no banners, no "watch to continue." just soft colors, gentle gameplay, and a quiet place to think. we designed sorted to be easy on your eyes, easy on your mind, and respectful of your time. tap to pick up. tap to drop. match colors to clear each tube. simple to learn, satisfying to master. ▸ no ads. ever. we mean it. zero advertisements of any kind. no sneaky banners. no "just watch this 30-second video." your time is yours. ▸ cozy, focused play no timers. no penalties. no pressure. just you and the puzzle, at your own pace. sorted is designed to feel calm — a quiet escape you can pick up for two minutes or two hours. ▸ easy on the eyes 6 beautifully designed color palettes — warm earth tones, cool ocean hues, soft dusk shades. each with light and dark modes. gentle visuals crafted to feel good, not flashy. ▸ hundreds of levels start easy and progress through increasingly challenging puzzles. every single level is guaranteed solvable. no impossible puzzles, no frustration. ▸ helpful, not pushy - unlimited undo — go back as many times as you need - one free hint per level — a gentle nudge when you're stuck - extra tube — more breathing room when things get tight ▸ works everywhere - plays offline — no wifi needed - iphone and ipad - dark mode - sound and haptic feedback ▸ fair and transparent 25 levels completely free. love it? unlock unlimited levels for $2.99. one purchase. forever. no tricks. we built sorted because we were tired of "free" games that waste your time with ads and drain your wallet with subscriptions. we wanted a puzzle game that respects you — your eyes, your time, and your wallet. this is the game we wanted to play. now it's yours.

Screenshots

Block Puzzle by Sam4 screens
Sorted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Puzzle by Sam at 5.0 against Sorted's 4.3. Block Puzzle by Sam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Sorted's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Sorted sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Block Puzzle by Sam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Puzzle by Sam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Puzzle by Sam ships an update weekly, Sorted every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Puzzle by Sam versus Sorted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Puzzle by SamSorted
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better4.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better8
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAd ArtisGood Idea, LLC

Customer experience

Block Puzzle by Sam

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sorted

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Block Puzzle by Sam

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sorted

One-time4
  • Mineral Skin$0.99
  • Dusk Skin$0.99
  • Ocean Skin$0.99
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  • Unlimited Levels$2.99

Questions

Is Block Puzzle by Sam free?
Block Puzzle by Sam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sorted free?
Sorted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle by Sam or Sorted?
Block Puzzle by Sam is rated higher. Block Puzzle by Sam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Sorted averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Block Puzzle by Sam or Sorted have ads?
Neither Block Puzzle by Sam nor Sorted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle by Sam or Sorted?
Block Puzzle by Sam ships an update weekly, and Sorted every 2 days. Most recently, Block Puzzle by Sam was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sorted on November 5, 2026.

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