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

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. Mega Block's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). 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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega Block ships an update every 4 days, Sternzy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mega Block versus Sternzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega BlockSternzy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
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.
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 September 21, 2026 and Sternzy on July 19, 2026.

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