Comparison

Blocky Buds vs Barn Quest

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

Head to head
About

Blocky Buds

Features
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Test your reaction skills by jumping over blocks. Try to improve your high score.

About

Barn Quest

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Welcome to Barn Quest, a wholesome and delightfully chaotic equestrian adventure where you’re the least qualified person to run a ranch - and the only one left to do it. You arrive at a rundown, overgrown farm with nothing but a note, a dream, and a suspiciously intelligent orange cat named Zuzu. Your job? Rebuild the farm, take care of your horses, and merge your way to cozy countryside greatness. Oh, and maybe find out why Zuzu seems to be the real one in charge. FEATURES Merge-Based Gameplay Collect and combine items to clear debris, craft tools, and unlock upgrades! Need a hammer? Merge your way there. Want a stable? Better start stacking. Restore the Forgotten Farm Fix up broken barns, rebuild charming buildings, and bring life back to every corner of the map. Each upgrade brings you one step closer to a thriving ranch. Meet and Care for Lovable Horses Adopt a growing herd of adorable horses each with their own name, quirks, and chaotic tendencies. Brush them, feed them, and do their social media! Zuzu, the Cat With a Plan Zuzu can’t speak human, but he will judge your choices. He’s your guide, your alarm clock, and possibly your boss. Mostly communicates via tail flicks and petty theft. Cozy, Wholesome Vibes From rainy nights to golden sunsets, enjoy a cozy, low-stress world where the biggest emergencies involve wet hooves and missing apple buckets. Expand Your Farm & Discover Secrets Unlock new areas of the map, uncover old stories, and maybe even figure out why Zuzu is so determined to see this farm thrive. Barn Quest is perfect for fans of merge games, animal antics, and cozy restoration sims—with a healthy dose of cat-led mischief. Are you ready to take on the farm, one merge at a time?

Screenshots

Blocky Buds4 screens
Barn Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blocky Buds at none against Barn Quest's 10. Blocky Buds also leads on ads (none vs shown). Barn Quest's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Barn Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blocky Buds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocky Buds ships an update every 4 months, Barn Quest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Blocky Buds versus Barn Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocky BudsBarn Quest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSander van der WelEndlessFun Games sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Blocky Buds

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Barn Quest

One-time10
  • Small premium pack PROMO$1.99
  • Buy 20 diamonds$1.99
  • Buy 40 diamonds$3.99
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  • Small premium pack$3.99
  • Buy 100 diamonds$7.99
  • Medium premium pack$7.99
  • Buy 350 diamonds$24.99
  • Big premium pack$24.99
  • Buy 1000 diamonds$64.99
  • Buy 4000 diamonds$199.00

Questions

Is Blocky Buds free?
Blocky Buds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barn Quest free?
Barn Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blocky Buds or Barn Quest have ads?
Barn Quest shows ads; Blocky Buds does not.
Which is updated more often, Blocky Buds or Barn Quest?
Blocky Buds ships an update every 4 months, and Barn Quest weekly. Most recently, Blocky Buds was updated on October 19, 2026 and Barn Quest on October 10, 2026.

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