Comparison

Mega Block vs Sternzy

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

Head to head
About

Mega Block

Experience a unique block puzzle game where gravity works in reverse. Stack blocks upwards, clear lines, and trigger chain reactions for high scores. Features multiple game modes and strategic use of special blocks and items.

Highlights
  • Reverse gravity stacking
  • Chain reaction combos
  • Diverse blocks and items
  • Item upgrades
  • Campaign mode
  • Challenge mode
  • Endless mode
Features
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Forget everything you know about traditional block games. Mega Block offers a familiar yet completely new experience. Stack blocks upwards to complete lines and watch them explode in a satisfying reverse-gravity play. It's more than just clearing lines; it’s about using gravity in reverse to create powerful chain reactions and combos. The gameplay you see is the gameplay you get. We're not showing you fancy ads with a completely different game. Mega Block is the real deal—the game you see in our ads is exactly what you’ll be playing. Game Features Reverse Gravity System: Stack blocks upward in a unique style. When you complete a line, the blocks are destroyed, and the ones below will rise to fill the empty space, allowing you to create chain combos for massive points. Diverse Blocks & Items: Beyond the standard blocks, special shapes will appear, requiring you to think and plan strategically. Use powerful items to get out of tricky situations and aim for a high score. You can even upgrade your items for more powerful effects! Multiple Game Modes: Campaign Mode: Clear 100 rounds and enjoy the core story and mechanics of the game. Challenge Mode: Test your limits as the difficulty increases with each new challenge. Endless Mode: Play for as long as you want without time limits or score pressure, perfect for practicing your skills. Fair and Optional In-App Purchases: You can purchase items to help with your gameplay or acquire the currency needed for item upgrades. All game content is fully accessible without making any purchases, and in-app purchases are there to enhance your experience if you choose to use them.

About

Sternzy

A relaxing block puzzle game where you drag shapes to fill rows and columns for points. Features unique diagonal clears, a daily challenge, and wildcard pieces. Play offline with no ads or paywalls.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop block puzzles
  • Fill rows/columns to clear
  • Diagonal clear mechanic
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Wildcard pieces
  • Offline play
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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BlockDrop is a beautifully simple block puzzle game. Drag shapes from the tray onto the 8×8 board, fill rows or columns to clear them, and try to beat your high score. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • No ads. Ever. No banners, no pop-ups, no video interruptions. • No paywalls. The whole game is free to play — the only purchase is an optional tip if you'd like to support development. • Play offline. No account, no sign-up, no internet required. • Pick up where you left off. Take a call or close the app mid-game and your board, score, and even your undo history are saved. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Diagonal clears. Fill a full corner-to-corner diagonal to clear it — a twist most block games don't have. • A new Daily Puzzle. The same board for everyone, every day — climb the daily leaderboard. • The Beetle Hunt. A hidden beetle scurries across the daily board — box it in to earn bonus swaps and a confetti payoff. • Wildcard pieces. Stuck? Earn a "?" piece and turn it into any shape you want. • Challenge a friend. Share a seed code and your friend plays your exact piece sequence — then compare scores. • Undo. Made a mistake? Take it back — most block puzzles won't let you. • Rotate pieces. Spin blocks to slot them into tight spots. • Free shuffles. Earn shuffles as you score to swap out an awkward tray. MAKE IT YOURS • Customize the grid cell colors and opacity to match your style. • Sound and haptics you control. COMPETE • Game Center leaderboards for regular play, the daily puzzle, and efficiency (points per move). • Daily "king of the hill" rewards for holding the top spot. Whether you've got two minutes or twenty, BlockDrop is the calm, ad-free block puzzle that's always ready when you are. Download free and start clearing.

Screenshots

Mega Block4 screens
Sternzy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sternzy at none against Mega Block's shown. Sternzy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Mega Block's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mega Block sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sternzy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mega Block against 5.0 for Sternzy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega Block ships an update every 4 days, Sternzy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mega Block versus Sternzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega BlockSternzy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiwon LeeDavid Stern

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mega Block

One-time5
  • 1,000 coins$4.99
  • 2,500 coins$9.99
  • 7,500 coins$19.99
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  • ADFREE$29.99
  • 50000 Coins$99.99
4 purchases

Sternzy

One-time4
  • Diner Coffee$0.99
  • Café Cappuccino$1.99
  • Artisan Pour-Over$4.99
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  • Fancy Bistro Latte$9.99

Questions

Is Mega Block free?
Mega Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sternzy free?
Sternzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mega Block or Sternzy?
Mega Block and Sternzy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Mega Block or Sternzy have ads?
Mega Block shows ads; Sternzy does not.
Which is updated more often, Mega Block or Sternzy?
Mega Block ships an update every 4 days, and Sternzy weekly. Most recently, Mega Block was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sternzy on November 5, 2026.

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