Comparison

Blocks vs Shiny Blocks

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

Head to head

Blocks

Disassemble the cubes

Stack and score points!

Free

🎮 Games

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About

Blocks

Features

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Embark on an exciting journey with Blocks Builder – a game that combines the timeless mechanics of Sudoku with wooden block puzzles. Enjoy vibrant design and a relaxing atmosphere while sharpening your mind and strategic thinking. Ready for an unforgettable gaming experience that will keep you engaged for hours? Try Blocks Builder now!

About

Shiny Blocks

Features

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Shiny Blocks is a vibrant and addictive puzzle game where you match colorful blocks to clear the board and earn points.Whether you have a few minutes or hours, Shiny Blocks offers endless fun and excitement. Download now and start matching!

Screenshots

Blocks4 screens

Shiny Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiny Blocks at none against Blocks's 2. Blocks's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Blocks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shiny Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocks ships an update every 2 weeks, Shiny Blocks every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Blocks versus Shiny Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Blocks	Shiny Blocks
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 5 months
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	17.6
Further details — not scored
Size	259 MB	4 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Webmate Digital	Szymon Polniuk

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blocks

One-time2

No Ads$3.99
NoAdsOffer$4.99

None

Shiny Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocks free?

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

Is Shiny Blocks free?

Shiny Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Blocks or Shiny Blocks have ads?

Both Blocks and Shiny Blocks show ads.

Which is updated more often, Blocks or Shiny Blocks?

Blocks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shiny Blocks every 5 months. Most recently, Blocks was updated on September 15, 2026 and Shiny Blocks on May 16, 2026.