Comparison

Block Sticks vs Retro Blast 3D

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

Head to head
About

Block Sticks

Engage in a unique puzzle game on a 3x3 board where strategic block placement triggers explosive chain reactions. Fill roads around center cells to clear space, collect hidden surprises, and achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Unique 3x3 board with fillable roads
  • Strategic block placement
  • Explosive mechanics to clear space
  • Collectible hidden treasures
  • Intuitive touch-and-drag controls
  • Randomized challenges for replayability
Features
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Ready for a puzzle experience with a brand-new spin? Introducing Block Sticks, where classic block placement meets explosive gameplay on a cleverly designed 3×3 board. Strategically fill the “roads” surrounding each cell’s 2×2 center to set off powerful blasts and collect hidden surprises! How It Works Unique 3×3 Board: Each of the 9 cells has a 2×2 center you can’t fill, but the grid roads around it are all yours to claim. Simple Block Shapes: Use blocks in configurations like 1×1, 1×2, 1×3, 1×4, and their vertical counterparts. Place them carefully to complete roads. Explosive Mechanics: Fully fill a road around any 2×2 center, and watch that middle section explode—clearing space and revealing any hidden collectibles. Collectible Targets: Find treasures or special items tucked in the center cells. Trigger an explosion to grab them and score big! Key Features Refreshing Puzzle Design: A new challenge for fans of tile placement and brain-teasing strategy. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Intuitive touch-and-drag controls let you place blocks seamlessly, but planning the perfect chain reaction takes real skill. Satisfying Explosions: Complete the roads around a center cell and watch it erupt—perfect for clearing out blocked areas and racking up combos. Endless Replayability: Each game unfolds differently, with randomized blocks and varied board states ensuring no two rounds are the same. Vibrant Visuals & Effects: Enjoy polished animations as blocks slot into place and center cells blast in a burst of color. Why You’ll Love Block Sticks Strategy & Pacing: Place shapes at your own pace or go for risky moves that might lead to huge combos. Quick Sessions or Long Play: Tackle a short challenge on the go, or spend hours perfecting your technique to climb the leaderboards. Accessible & Fun: Whether you’re new to puzzle games or a seasoned pro, Block Sticks offers layers of depth for everyone. Get ready to fill the roads, detonate the centers, and collect all the hidden goodies along the way. Download Block Sticks now and discover your next puzzle obsession!

About

Retro Blast 3D

Features
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Strategically place Tetris blocks, connect the same colors and create space on the grid with exciting explosions! New challenges, different block combinations and colorful puzzles await you in each level. Plan your best move, aim for high scores by making chain matches! Features: Addictive color matching mechanics Increasing difficulty levels Fun puzzles that require intelligence and strategy Download now and join the colorful world!

Screenshots

Block Sticks3 screens
Retro Blast 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Retro Blast 3D at 12.0 against Block Sticks's 14.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Block Sticks versus Retro Blast 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock SticksRetro Blast 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNebih BasaranMakemakex

In-app purchases

None

Block Sticks

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Blast 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Sticks free?
Block Sticks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Blast 3D free?
Retro Blast 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Sticks or Retro Blast 3D have ads?
Both Block Sticks and Retro Blast 3D show ads.

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