Comparison

King Blocks vs Cube Explosion

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

Head to head
About

King Blocks

Features
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Ready to rule the world of falling shapes? In King Blocks, classic blocks steadily rise from the bottom as you strategically match three or more identical pieces to clear the board. Every match sends a satisfying pop through your screen, giving you points and opening up space for new moves. Strategic Challenge: Plan ahead as blocks continuously move upward. Align and match them before the space runs out! Power-Ups & Bonuses: Discover special boosts that help clear large groups of blocks or slow down the rising pace. Endless Fun: Enjoy a variety of increasingly challenging levels with the goal of achieving high scores and mastering the game.

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Cube Explosion

Features
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Cube Explosion: A game that combines blocks with puzzle solving, combining originality and classic elements! Easy and simple operation, exquisite sound effects, and thrilling rhythm! After playing 'Block Explosion', you will definitely be unable to stop! In addition to traditional puzzle gameplay, you will also experience a brand new original "combo" gameplay. To complete elimination, drag and drop blocks onto the chessboard, fill one row or column, and clear multiple rows or columns at once. This not only triggers cool elimination animations but also earns extra points. The more combos you complete, the higher your score. If you want to achieve high scores, you must use logical thinking and layout strategies. The Cube Explosion "can not only test your intelligence, but also exercise your brain power.

Screenshots

King Blocks4 screens
Cube Explosion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Explosion at none against King Blocks's 8. Cube Explosion also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). King Blocks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. King Blocks sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Explosion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

King Blocks ships an update weekly, Cube Explosion daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
King Blocks versus Cube Explosion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKing BlocksCube Explosion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1.1 GB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALICE GAMESkai zhang

In-app purchases

8 purchases

King Blocks

One-time8
  • Bundle Remove Ads Pack$0.99
  • Coin 100$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Coin 1000$1.99
  • Coin 5000$1.99
  • Coin 10000$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Coin 2500$2.99
None

Cube Explosion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is King Blocks free?
King Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Explosion free?
Cube Explosion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do King Blocks or Cube Explosion have ads?
Cube Explosion shows ads; King Blocks does not.
Which is updated more often, King Blocks or Cube Explosion?
King Blocks ships an update weekly, and Cube Explosion daily. Most recently, King Blocks was updated on October 10, 2026 and Cube Explosion on October 6, 2026.

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