Comparison

Blockley vs Gemmoki

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

Gemmoki

Features
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Match 3 gems. Build a monster duo. Turn one clever move into a comeback. Gemmoki is an ad-free match-3 puzzle battler for iPhone and iPad. Swap elemental gems, charge monster skills and evolve during tactical, turn-based battles. Play against the AI, challenge a friend or find an online rival. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • Play With AI: practice offline and try new combinations. • Pass Around: two players share one device, no internet needed. • Play With Friends: create a private room and share its code. • Random Match: queue for another available online player. Online play uses a game identity and does not require Game Center sign-in. BUILD YOUR DUO Nine monsters are included from the start, each with its own element, skill and evolved form. Pick two, combine their abilities and discover a strategy that feels like yours. MORE THAN A SIMPLE MATCH Every swap uses a move, even without an immediate match. Plan across rows and columns, collect elemental gems and use berries to charge a skill or evolve a monster. Bigger matches can restore moves, heal your team or deal bonus damage. FIVE TACTICAL ARENAS Explore Scarlet Volcanics, Searing Dunes, Glacial Veins, Inferno and Skybound Meadows. Each has its own illustrated setting, music and board rules. A ROSTER WITH PERSONALITY Twelve optional premium monsters add new tactical abilities. Each is a separate, permanent purchase that unlocks its monster, skill and evolved form. No subscriptions, loot boxes or consumable currency. MAKE EVERY MATCH COUNT Earn XP from completed matches, progress through 150 player levels, discover titles and pursue 20 achievements. Player levels track your journey, not campaign stages. ZERO ADS. JUST PLAY. All core modes and progression are playable with the nine included monsters. No ad breaks between you and your next move. Internet is required for online play and connected account features. Purchases and restoration require a linked Game Center profile and App Store access. AI and Pass Around work offline. Made by Syed Interactive LLC. Support: support@syedinteractivellc.com

Screenshots

Blockley4 screens
Gemmoki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blockley at none against Gemmoki's 10. Blockley also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). Gemmoki's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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. Gemmoki sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blockley asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blockley ships an update daily, Gemmoki every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Blockley versus Gemmoki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockleyGemmoki
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB91 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKyle HesslingHamza Tauqeer

In-app purchases

None

Blockley

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Gemmoki

One-time10
  • Inky$1.99
  • Glimmer$1.99
  • Tumble$1.99
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  • Glitch and Gizmoro$1.99
  • Craggle$1.99
  • Spindle$1.99
  • Mallow and Prismallow$1.99
  • Quillby and Thornwick$1.99
  • Ruckus and Drumbolt$1.99

Questions

Is Blockley free?
Blockley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gemmoki free?
Gemmoki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blockley or Gemmoki have ads?
Neither Blockley nor Gemmoki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blockley or Gemmoki?
Blockley ships an update daily, and Gemmoki every 2 days. Most recently, Blockley was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gemmoki on October 29, 2026.

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