Comparison

Blockley vs Gridlock

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

Head to head
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.

About

Gridlock

Features
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Free. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just pure gameplay. Draw flight paths, land aircraft, and keep the terminal alive in a fast-paced air traffic control arcade game. The terminal is open. The sky is already too busy. In Gridlock: Terminal, you control a crowded airspace where every aircraft needs a safe route home. Draw flight paths, guide aircraft to the correct runway, avoid hazards, and survive as the skies become increasingly chaotic. One bad route can cause a crash. One missed hazard can end the run. One more landing can beat your high score. Simple to learn. Difficult to master. NEW: Daily Dispatch Take on one official challenge every day. You get one attempt, one score, and one chance to climb the leaderboard before tomorrow's dispatch arrives. Compete on Game Center, unlock achievements, and become Terminal Master. Features - Draw flight paths with one finger - Land planes, jets, heavy aircraft, and helicopters - Match aircraft to the correct runway or helipad - Avoid birds, turbulence, screen edges, and mid-air collisions - Survive increasingly busy airspace - Take on the Daily Dispatch challenge - Compete on Game Center leaderboards - Unlock achievements and milestones - Chase your personal best - Quick arcade sessions built for "one more try" - Free to play Every landing counts. Every decision matters. How long can you keep the terminal alive?

Screenshots

Blockley4 screens
Gridlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blockley at daily against Gridlock's every 3 days. Gridlock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blockley ships an update daily, Gridlock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Blockley versus Gridlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockleyGridlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle HesslingYusuf Yasin

In-app purchases

None

Blockley

No in-app purchases

None

Gridlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blockley free?
Blockley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gridlock free?
Gridlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blockley or Gridlock have ads?
Neither Blockley nor Gridlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blockley or Gridlock?
Blockley ships an update daily, and Gridlock every 3 days. Most recently, Blockley was updated on October 8, 2026 and Gridlock on October 1, 2026.

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