# Color Block Out vs Block Escape Master

Color Block Out and Block Escape Master both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Color Block Out's written reviews are positive against 11% of Block Escape Master's. Color Block Out also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Block Out sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Block Escape Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Color Block Out against 4.6 for Block Escape Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 826 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Color Block Out's written reviews are positive against 11% of Block Escape Master's.

Color Block Out ships an update every 9 days, Block Escape Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Block Out | Block Escape Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-out/id6743066302/reviews)** | [4.6 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-escape-master/id6743706913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 826 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 11.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXEL KING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839860026) | [宪其 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803274688) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Block Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-out/id6743066302)

Engage your mind with a unique color block puzzle game. Slide and grind colorful blocks to clear jammed paths and match them with their corresponding gates. Offers over 1,000 levels with increasing difficulty and satisfying visual and auditory feedback.

**Highlights:** Color block jam system, Sliding and grinding gameplay, Over 1,000 handcrafted levels, Stunning visuals and ASMR feedback, Brain training mechanics, Unlock new puzzle elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coin +2h unlimited live | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coin + 1 x All booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coin | $7.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 000 coin | $15.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| 50 000 coin | $55.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $60.99 | one-time |
| 100 000 coin | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Color block games
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating timers
- 🐛 Freezing screens
- 🔍 Misleading advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on certain levels
- Coins not awarded after levels
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off timers
- Stopwatch mode to track time


### Block Escape Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-escape-master/id6743706913)

Engage in an addictive block-matching puzzle adventure that tests your logic and strategy. Slide colorful blocks to their matching gates, overcome obstacles, and use power-ups to conquer hundreds of challenging levels. Enjoy vibrant visuals and satisfying effects, playable online or offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Strategic and fast-paced gameplay, Power-ups and boosters, Stunning visuals and effects, Offline play, Slide and match blocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 05 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 06 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game to kill time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeated levels
- 🕰️ Levels have timers despite ads claiming no timers
- 📺 Excessive ads, sometimes in the middle of gameplay
- 🎨 Rushed, cheap-looking graphics
- 🤥 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Some blocks get stuck and cannot be moved
- Game is different from the advertised version

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timers
- Improve graphics and visual design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Block Out free?

Color Block Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Escape Master free?

Block Escape Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Block Out or Block Escape Master?

Color Block Out is rated higher. Color Block Out averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Block Escape Master averages 4.6 from 826 ratings.

### Do Color Block Out or Block Escape Master have ads?

Both Color Block Out and Block Escape Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Block Out or Block Escape Master?

Color Block Out ships an update every 9 days, and Block Escape Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Color Block Out was updated on October 25, 2026 and Block Escape Master on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*