Comparison

BlockMatrix vs Mellow Isle

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

Head to head
About

BlockMatrix

A logic-based block puzzle game where you use numerical clues to deduce the location of hidden blocks. It offers a unique challenge distinct from Sudoku or Nonograms, with progressive difficulty levels for all skill sets.

Highlights
  • Logic-based block deduction
  • Numerical clues for placement
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Original puzzle mechanics
  • Immersive puzzle experience
Features
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A brainy block puzzle! Solve with pure logic in this new kind of block game. Use numbers as clues to uncover the hidden blocks! BlockMatrix is a brain-teasing puzzle game that challenges your reasoning skills with unique rules and block arrangements. Using only limited hints, your goal is to precisely deduce the location of every hidden block. Unlike anything you've seen before, BlockMatrix offers a new kind of puzzle experience — different from Sudoku or Nonograms, yet just as addictive. Key Features - Boost Your Logical Thinking: Not just intuition — these puzzles demand careful deduction and strategic planning. - Progressive Difficulty: From easy tutorials to tough expert-level challenges, there's something for every skill level. Recommended For - Fans of Sudoku, Nonograms, or crosswords - Thinkers who enjoy brain workouts - Players looking for a quiet, immersive puzzle experience - Anyone seeking a truly original kind of puzzle game How to Play - Each row and column in the matrix shows two hints: the number of blocks and the maximum block size. - The maximum size tells you how big the largest block is in that line. - The number of blocks indicates how many separate block groups appear in that line. Each group must be separated by at least one empty space (marked as X). - As you mark blocks and Xs to satisfy the rules, the full picture of the matrix is revealed. - There are no guesswork puzzles — every solution can be found through pure logic! Step into the world of BlockMatrix — From simple challenges to brain-breaking puzzles, test the true limits of your mind!

About

Mellow Isle

Engage in a calming pixel art puzzle experience. Solve logic challenges to reveal charming images and gradually build a serene island landscape. Enjoy a relaxing gameplay loop with progress tracking and helpful hints.

Highlights
  • 125 nonogram puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Island building progression
  • Puzzle of the Day
  • Logic hints and guidance
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Mellow Isle is a relaxing nonogram game where every puzzle restores part of a quiet pixel island. Read the numeric clues, fill the correct cells, mark empty spaces with Xs, and reveal charming pixel art. As you clear puzzles, new scenery and landmarks appear across the island. FEATURES • 125 nonogram puzzles across 5 regions • Landmark puzzles that unlock new scenery • A Puzzle of the Day with hint rewards • Easy controls for Fill, X, Erase, Undo, and Redo • “Where to Look” guidance and logic hints • Convenient Auto X Fill • Optional haptic feedback • Progress tracking for every region • Scores, best records, time, mistakes, and hint results MELLOW ISLE PRO Mellow Isle Pro is an optional one-time purchase. • Removes banner and interstitial ads • Provides 3 basic logic hints per puzzle • Purchases can be restored on your other devices Solve at your own pace, watch the island grow, and complete every region and landscape.

Screenshots

BlockMatrix4 screens
Mellow Isle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlockMatrix at none against Mellow Isle's 1. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Mellow Isle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BlockMatrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockMatrix ships an update weekly, Mellow Isle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BlockMatrix versus Mellow Isle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockMatrixMellow Isle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDNTech7consulting Co., Ltd.ChanGyu Kang

Customer experience

BlockMatrix

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mellow Isle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BlockMatrix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mellow Isle

One-time1
  • Mellow Isle Pro$1.99

Questions

Is BlockMatrix free?
BlockMatrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mellow Isle free?
Mellow Isle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlockMatrix or Mellow Isle have ads?
Both BlockMatrix and Mellow Isle show ads.
Which is updated more often, BlockMatrix or Mellow Isle?
BlockMatrix ships an update weekly, and Mellow Isle every 8 days. Most recently, BlockMatrix was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mellow Isle on November 6, 2026.

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