Comparison

Sphere Chase vs The Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Sphere Chase

Guide spheres through smart connections by tapping holes. Clear all spheres before the board fills to win. This minimalist puzzle game challenges your logic and planning skills with strategic gameplay and increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-play mechanic
  • Sphere collection logic
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Blocking mechanics
  • Simple visuals
Features
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Tap the holes and guide your spheres through smart connections! Only the right paths will let your spheres fall into the targets. Clear all spheres before the board fills up and ends the game! Sphere Case is a minimalist and strategic puzzle game that tests your logic and planning skills. Every tap must be precise. You only get so many slots. Once they’re full, it's game over. Think, plan, and tap! Features: Unique tap-to-play mechanic Satisfying sphere collection logic Strategic gameplay with increasing difficulty Multiple color types with blocking mechanics Simple and elegant visuals No time pressure – pure brain workout

About

The Blocks

A unique block-fitting puzzle game where pieces cannot be rotated and feature pins that must match specific slots. Strategically plan each move to complete multi-platform challenges with satisfying tactile feedback.

Highlights
  • Non-rotating pieces
  • Pin-matching mechanic
  • Multi-platform challenges
  • Fixed-direction pieces
  • Satisfying snap feedback
  • Smart level progression
Features
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Snap. Match. Master. A fresh twist on classic block-fitting puzzles. Complete each platform by perfectly fitting the given blocks, but with a twist: pieces can’t rotate and many carry special pins that only connect with matching slots. Every move matters. Study the platforms, plan your placements, and feel the crisp “snap” as the puzzle locks into place. What Makes It Unique: -Multi-platform challenges: Solve several boards at once for layered strategy -Pin-matching mechanic: Pins guide (and restrict) your placements -Fixed-direction pieces: No rotations, just pure logic and precision -Satisfying snap feedback: Every correct placement feels crisp and tactile -Smart level progression: Gentle time pressure keeps puzzles tense yet relaxing

Screenshots

Sphere Chase4 screens
The Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sphere Chase at every 5 days against The Blocks's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sphere Chase against 4.7 for The Blocks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 67 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sphere Chase ships an update every 5 days, The Blocks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sphere Chase versus The Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphere ChaseThe Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94 ratings) — better4.7 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better67
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuncay OzbalCigdem Baran

Customer experience

Sphere Chase

All ratings55 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

The Blocks

All ratings52 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sphere Chase

No in-app purchases

None

The Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sphere Chase free?
Sphere Chase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Blocks free?
The Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sphere Chase or The Blocks?
Sphere Chase is rated higher. Sphere Chase averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while The Blocks averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.
Do Sphere Chase or The Blocks have ads?
Both Sphere Chase and The Blocks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sphere Chase or The Blocks?
Sphere Chase ships an update every 5 days, and The Blocks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sphere Chase was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Blocks on October 25, 2026.

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