Comparison

TileTricks vs Blockley

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

Head to head
About

TileTricks

This ad-free block puzzle game offers multiple grid sizes for challenging gameplay. Enjoy offline play and replay your best games with the same piece sequence.

Highlights
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Multiple grid sizes (6x6, 9x9, 12x12)
  • Offline play
  • Replay high-score games
  • Simple block puzzle mechanics
Features
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TileTricks is a simple, ad-free block puzzle game. Play 6x6, 9x9, and 12x12 grid sizes. No internet required! You can even replay your high-score games with the exact same sequence of pieces.

About

Blockley

Engage your mind with a relaxing block puzzle game featuring 100 levels and an unlimited mode. Enjoy a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads or microtransactions, designed for focused play.

Highlights
  • 100 themed levels
  • Unlimited play mode
  • Power-up tools
  • High score system
  • Deep-space aesthetic
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Blockley: The Ultimate Ad-Free Puzzle Experience Escape into a world of calming yet challenging puzzles with Blockley, a beautifully designed block puzzle game crafted to keep your mind sharp without the frustration of ads or microtransactions. Created by a developer for his wife—who grew tired of puzzle games filled with interruptions—Blockley offers a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience that respects your time and focus. Relax and Challenge Your Brain Blockley strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and mental stimulation. Fit colorful blocks into an 8x8 grid, clear rows to score points, and unlock powerful tools like the "Clear Row" and "TNT Blast" power-ups to tackle tricky situations. With 100 carefully designed levels that increase in difficulty, plus an Unlimited Mode for endless play, there’s always a new challenge waiting. Whether you’re a puzzle novice or a master, Blockley keeps your brain engaged while letting you unwind. Play Your Way, Without Distractions Designed without sound by choice, Blockley lets you enjoy your favorite music, movie, or audiobook while you play. The game’s layout is optimized for multitasking—on iPhone, the mini video player from most apps can hover over the power-up section without blocking gameplay, so you can watch and play seamlessly. No ads, no in-app purchases, just pure puzzle-solving bliss. Features You’ll Love 100 Levels of Progression: Journey through four themed worlds—Novice, Skilled, Expert, and Master—each with 25 levels of increasing complexity. Earn up to three stars per level based on your score! Unlimited Mode: Play endlessly, aim for high scores, and climb the leaderboard. Perfect for a quick session or a long unwind. Powerful Power-Ups: Use "Clear Row" to wipe out a full row or "TNT Blast" to clear a 3x3 area when the grid gets tough. High Score System: Compete with yourself or friends—save your top scores and see your name in lights! Stunning Visuals: Enjoy a deep-space aesthetic with twinkling stars, glowing blocks, and a soothing gradient backdrop. No Ads, No Microtransactions: A one-time purchase gives you the full game—forever. A Game Built with Love Blockley was born from a desire to create a puzzle game that’s as enjoyable to play as it is frustration-free. With its sleek design, thoughtful mechanics, and distraction-free experience, it’s the perfect companion for anyone who loves puzzles but hates interruptions. Download Blockley today and discover why it’s the puzzle game you’ve been waiting for.

Screenshots

TileTricks4 screens
Blockley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blockley at none against TileTricks's 3. Blockley also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). TileTricks's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, 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. TileTricks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blockley asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TileTricks against 5.0 for Blockley. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TileTricks ships an update fortnightly, Blockley daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TileTricks versus Blockley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTileTricksBlockley
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason WrightKyle Hessling

Customer experience

TileTricks

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blockley

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TileTricks

One-time3
  • Basic Cool Colors$0.99
  • Basic Hot Colors$0.99
  • Assorted Clacky$1.99
None

Blockley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TileTricks free?
TileTricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blockley free?
Blockley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TileTricks or Blockley?
TileTricks and Blockley are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do TileTricks or Blockley have ads?
Neither TileTricks nor Blockley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TileTricks or Blockley?
TileTricks ships an update fortnightly, and Blockley daily. Most recently, TileTricks was updated on October 1, 2026 and Blockley on October 8, 2026.

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