Comparison

Block Puzzle vs Cortex Blast

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

Head to head
About

Block Puzzle

Engage in thrilling live 1v1 block puzzle battles against friends or players worldwide. Strategically place blocks to clear rows and columns, outsmart opponents, and climb the leaderboards. Unlock powerful skills and boosters to enhance your gameplay in this competitive puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Live 1v1 block puzzle battles
  • Turn-based matches on an 8x8 board
  • Strategic block placement
  • Unlockable skills and boosters
  • Climb global leaderboards
  • Underwater-themed visual realm
Features
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Experience the thrill of LIVE block puzzle battles with friends or opponents worldwide!! Block Puzzle Royale takes the classic block and tile puzzle gameplay to a NEW level with intense PVP competition and strategic gameplay. PvP PUZZLE ACTION: Engage in turn-based matches on an 8x8 board of BLOCK PUZZLES and strategically place your set of blocks. Complete a full row or column to clear the board, collect points and win the match! PLAY WITH FRIENDS It's not just about completing lines; it's about outsmarting your opponents! Place your blocks strategically before time runs out to earn maximum points. Outmaneuver fellow puzzle enthusiasts live and see yourself climb the leaderboard!! BOOST YOUR WAY THROUGH! Every move counts! Unlock powerful skills and abilities as you progress. Plan your moves wisely and unleash your strategic boosters to clear more block puzzles and achieve a higher score! Dive into the enchanting visual realm of our BLOCK PUZZLE universe! Experience mesmerizing graphics that bring the underwater-themed puzzle board to life. Immerse yourself in a delightful visual journey, where every block placement and booster is accompanied by fluid animations and captivating effects. From the charming aquatic characters to the seamless multiplayer matches, our game is crafted to offer an immersive and thrilling puzzle experience. Block Puzzle Royale is free to download and offers an exciting twist on classic block puzzle gameplay. Immerse yourself in the ultimate PvP BLOCK PUZZLE experience, prove your skills, and discover who the true Block Puzzle MASTER is!

About

Cortex Blast

Features
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Flip your logic on its head! Welcome to the ultimate gravity-inverted block puzzle game where blocks don’t fall—they rise. If you love classic brick puzzles but want a fresh, mind-bending twist, this is the ultimate test of your spatial awareness.

Screenshots

Block Puzzle4 screens
Cortex Blast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cortex Blast at none against Block Puzzle's 10. Cortex Blast also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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. Block Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cortex Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Puzzle ships an update every 5 months, Cortex Blast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Block Puzzle versus Cortex Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock PuzzleCortex Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro Cat, Unipessoal LDACortex (Apps)

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Puzzle

One-time10
  • Unlock Rhino Fish Rush$1.99
  • Starter pack$1.99
  • Unlock Penguin Slide$1.99
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  • Medium chest$2.99
  • Weekend deal$3.99
  • Unlock Dolphin Spin$3.99
  • Unlock Block Eel$3.99
  • Golden deal$5.99
  • Legendary deal$7.99
  • Coins pack 5$29.99
None

Cortex Blast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Puzzle free?
Block Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cortex Blast free?
Cortex Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Puzzle or Cortex Blast have ads?
Both Block Puzzle and Cortex Blast show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle or Cortex Blast?
Block Puzzle ships an update every 5 months, and Cortex Blast daily. Most recently, Block Puzzle was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cortex Blast on October 31, 2026.

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