The Blocks vs Holeflow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Holeflow
A puzzle game where players match colored holes and doors to clear the board. It offers a simple yet challenging experience designed for fun.
- Match colored holes and doors
- Clear the game board
- Challenging gameplay
- Simple mechanics
- Designed for fun
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Match holes and doors of the same color and clear the board! Harder than it seems, Have fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Holeflow at 100% against The Blocks's 50%. Holeflow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). The Blocks's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Holeflow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Blocks has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of The Blocks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Holeflow's.
The Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, Holeflow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Blocks | Holeflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (67 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cigdem Baran | Emrullah Can Demirpolat |
Customer experience
The Blocks
Holeflow
In-app purchases
The Blocks
No in-app purchases
Holeflow
No in-app purchases
