Comparison

Aonata vs Mellow Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Aonata

Features
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Core Gameplay Slide identical number blocks in a minimalist grid, merge to unlock higher values. Infinite mode requires strategic foresight as every move triggers new block spawns. No time limits, pure logic challenges. Key Features Zen Interface: Ad-free design with plain color background & SMR sounds Dynamic AI: Adjusts block spawn rate based on player's skill level Cognitive Map: Visualizes decision trees with topology analytics Reviews "More cerebral than Candy Crush, yet strangely calming" โ€” @MathMajor_Zhang "Perfect zero-learning subway brain workout" โ€” @MinimalistLife

About

Mellow Blocks

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Five hand-painted worlds. Fifty levels. Six companions waiting to meet you. Mellow Blocks is a cozy puzzle adventure โ€” a journey from the soft drift of the Clouds to the edge of Infinity, told through watercolor worlds and the friends you meet along the way. โ€” A JOURNEY UPWARD โ€” Rise through the Clouds, the Stars, the Moon, and a sparkling Galaxy, all the way to Infinity. Five hand-painted watercolor worlds, 10 levels each, with a boss waiting at the top. Meet Mellow, Cloud, Stella, Luna, Cosmo, and Nova โ€” each with their own story to share as you climb. โ€” THREE WAYS TO PLAY โ€” - Dreamscape โ€” a 50-level Adventure Map across 5 rising worlds, with characters, dialogue, and story moments - Gravity โ€” clear a line and watch the blocks above tumble down into chain clears - Classic โ€” endless, calming play; clear lines and chase your best score โ€” CLEVER POWER-UPS โ€” Bomb, Lightning, Color Bomb, and Multiplier โ€” plus combo bonuses, color-harmony rewards, ghost previews, and wildcard blocks to keep every board fresh. โ€” MORE THAN A PUZZLE โ€” - Soft landings โ€” no harsh "Game Over," just a gentle nudge to try again - Soothing music and floating, theme-based particles - Six visual themes and seasonal shifts through the year โ€” MADE FOR EVERYONE โ€” - Fully localized in 13 languages (including right-to-left Arabic) - Color-blindโ€“friendly palettes and customization โ€” PLAY ANYWHERE โ€” No Wi-Fi, no servers, no pressure. Mellow Blocks plays fully offline โ€” perfect for commutes, breaks, or winding down before bed. One-time Remove Ads available if you'd like an uninterrupted flow. Whether you've got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, this is the cozy puzzle you'll keep coming back to. โ€” MADE BY BEMO LABS โ€” An independent studio in Istanbul. Every world, character, and line of code was made by one person, for people who like their puzzles calm. Got feedback or a feature idea? Write to us: hello@bemolabs.com

Screenshots

Aonata4 screens
Mellow Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aonata at none against Mellow Blocks's shown. Aonata also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Aonata sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mellow Blocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aonata ships an update weekly, Mellow Blocks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Aonata versus Mellow Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAonataMellow Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅบ†้ธฟ ๆ›พOnder Genc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aonata

One-time1
  • VIP Bundle$3.99
1 purchases

Mellow Blocks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Aonata free?
Aonata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mellow Blocks free?
Mellow Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aonata or Mellow Blocks have ads?
Mellow Blocks shows ads; Aonata does not.
Which is updated more often, Aonata or Mellow Blocks?
Aonata ships an update weekly, and Mellow Blocks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aonata was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mellow Blocks on October 8, 2026.

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