Comparison

BlockThrow vs Shape Out Loop

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

Head to head
About

BlockThrow

Features
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Block Throw is a fast paced 3D puzzle game that tests your aim timing and decision making. Tap the screen to throw blocks and hit matching colors to trigger explosions. The height and trajectory of each block change depending on where you tap. Plan your shots carefully and aim for explosive chain reactions. Dynamic obstacles like moving UFOs and approaching walls keep the gameplay intense. Use bounces and positioning to clear difficult situations. Results change based on your clear time, encouraging repeated play. Perfect for short sessions and brain training fans.

About

Shape Out Loop

Features
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Dive into a uniquely satisfying puzzle experience where strategy meets motion. Move and position colorful block shapes across the grid, guiding them into powerful grinders that break cubes down into flowing sand. Once crushed, the sand travels along conveyor belts, circling the board as it searches for its matching destination. Each color must find its way back to the correct shape through special gates—sucking the sand in and rebuilding the blocks piece by piece. How to Play: - Move shapes strategically across the grid - Feed cubes into grinders to transform them into sand - Watch sand flow along conveyor belts around the level - Match sand colors to their corresponding shapes via gates Complete all shapes to make them disappear and clear the board Features: - Satisfying destruction and rebuilding mechanics - Clever puzzles that require planning and timing - Dynamic conveyor system that keeps every level alive - Bright, colorful visuals and smooth animations - Increasing challenge with every level - Master the flow, match every color, and clear the board to win. Can you solve every puzzle?

Screenshots

BlockThrow4 screens
Shape Out Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BlockThrow at none against Shape Out Loop's shown. Shape Out Loop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockThrow ships an update fortnightly, Shape Out Loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BlockThrow versus Shape Out Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockThrowShape Out Loop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYukinori YanoRocket Tuna SRL

In-app purchases

None

BlockThrow

No in-app purchases

None

Shape Out Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlockThrow free?
BlockThrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Out Loop free?
Shape Out Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlockThrow or Shape Out Loop have ads?
Shape Out Loop shows ads; BlockThrow does not.
Which is updated more often, BlockThrow or Shape Out Loop?
BlockThrow ships an update fortnightly, and Shape Out Loop weekly. Most recently, BlockThrow was updated on September 29, 2026 and Shape Out Loop on October 2, 2026.

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