Layer Crush vs The Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Layer Crush
Match, stack, and crush colorful 3D blocks in this addictive puzzle game. With simple controls and increasingly challenging levels, it offers fun sessions for puzzle lovers of all ages.
- Colorful 3D block design
- Simple tap and slide controls
- Increasingly challenging levels
- Playable anytime, anywhere
- Addictive block matching gameplay
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Layer Crush is a fresh and addictive block puzzle game. Match, stack, and crush colorful layers to complete each level. The rules are simple but the puzzles become more challenging as you progress. Features: - Colorful and vibrant 3D block design - Simple tap and slide controls - Increasingly challenging levels - Playable anytime, anywhere Layer Crush offers quick, fun sessions for puzzle lovers of all ages.
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.
- Non-rotating pieces
- Pin-matching mechanic
- Multi-platform challenges
- Fixed-direction pieces
- Satisfying snap feedback
- Smart level progression
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Blocks at 13.0 against Layer Crush's 15.6. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Layer Crush against 4.7 for The Blocks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 52 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Layer Crush | The Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (89 ratings) — better | 4.7 (52 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RUFF GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA ANONIM SIRKETI | Cigdem Baran |
Customer experience
Layer Crush
The Blocks
In-app purchases
Layer Crush
No in-app purchases
The Blocks
No in-app purchases
