# Block Puzzle vs Blockglow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Puzzle at none against Blockglow's 1. Block Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (797 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). Blockglow's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockglow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blockglow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle has 797 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Block Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blockglow's.

Block Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, Blockglow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Puzzle | Blockglow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-blast-the-square/id6557047872/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockglow/id6793242263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **797** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gosiha Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452132143) | [Spec Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793242265) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-blast-the-square/id6557047872)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure with a friendly Racoon on his farm. Explore new maps and unlock exciting puzzle machines with unique gameplay as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Farm harvesting theme, Map exploration, Unlockable puzzle machines, Brain challenging puzzles, New gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blockglow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockglow/id6793242263)

A satisfying block puzzle game with multiple modes, including endless classic, timed challenges, and level-based adventures. Create big combos by clearing rows and columns on an 8x8 board. Plays offline and offers a one-time purchase to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Classic, Adventure, Picture, Blitz, Daily), Combo-based scoring, 8x8 board gameplay, Offline play, Picture puzzle creation, Mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Puzzle free?

Block Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blockglow free?

Blockglow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle or Blockglow?

Blockglow is rated higher. Block Puzzle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Blockglow averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Block Puzzle or Blockglow have ads?

Both Block Puzzle and Blockglow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle or Blockglow?

Block Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, and Blockglow every 4 days. Most recently, Block Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blockglow on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*