Comparison

Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle vs Sortello

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

Head to head
About

Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle

Outsmart the blocks in this fast-paced puzzle game. Fit quirky shapes into the grid to rack up combos and achieve a high score. Think fast and drop smart to prevent the blocks from piling up.

Highlights
  • Brain-tickling puzzles
  • Fit quirky shapes
  • Rack up combos
  • Blast to a high score
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
Read full description

A relaxing block puzzle that rewards skill—not your wallet. No pay-to-win mechanics. Put your wallet away; you won't need it.

About

Sortello

Features
Read full description

What belongs together? Find the right cards and clear the board one category at a time. Every board is built from stacks of charming illustrated cards. Only uncovered cards can be moved. Sort them into the categories on display, reveal the pictures underneath and decide which stack to tackle first. Completing a category makes room for the next one. With only a few holding spaces available, finding the right order is the heart of every puzzle. Sortello starts gently and becomes more thoughtful one step at a time. Early levels give you plenty of room to experiment; later puzzles reward planning ahead. If a solution slips away, restart the level with the same card layout. Learn from each move and try a smarter route next time. WHAT AWAITS YOU • 2,000 varied category puzzles • An easy start with a clear interactive tutorial • Charming, easy-to-recognize illustrations • A fair progression from relaxing to challenging • No timers, lives or forced waiting • The same card layout every time you retry • Optional hint, undo and magnet helpers • Personal bests and Master Stamps • A category collection to discover • Avatars, frames and backgrounds to unlock • Optional iCloud sync and Game Center achievements • Offline play with no Sortello account required Every level is automatically checked for a valid solution and can be completed without making a purchase. Helpers and extra space are optional for players who want a more forgiving route. Sortello is free to play. Rewarded ads offer clearly explained extras. Interstitial ads appear only between rounds, never during an active level. Sortello Plus removes required ads and includes exclusive customization extras. Whether you have a minute to spare or want to settle in for a longer session, Sortello blends calm sorting with the satisfying feeling of putting everything in its place.

Screenshots

Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle4 screens
Sortello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle at none against Sortello's 5. Sortello's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sortello sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle ships an update every 11 days, Sortello daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle versus Sortello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock 'em Up! Brain PuzzleSortello
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert James JohnsonMario Koopke

In-app purchases

None

Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sortello

One-time5
  • 500 Sort Tokens$0.99
  • 1,400 Sort Tokens$1.99
  • 3,000 Sort Tokens$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Sortello Plus$6.99
  • 7,000 Sort Tokens$8.99

Questions

Is Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle free?
Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sortello free?
Sortello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle or Sortello have ads?
Both Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle and Sortello show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle or Sortello?
Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle ships an update every 11 days, and Sortello daily. Most recently, Block 'em Up! Brain Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sortello on October 9, 2026.

Other comparisons