# Pencil Escape vs DragBlock!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pencil Escape at none against DragBlock!'s 10. Pencil Escape also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). DragBlock!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DragBlock! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pencil Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pencil Escape against 4.8 for DragBlock!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

Pencil Escape ships an update fortnightly, DragBlock! daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Escape | DragBlock! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-escape/id6753805203/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragblock/id6762696921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 320 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Fatih Sahin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700697055) | [Steves Sestari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889059405) |

## What reviewers say

### Pencil Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-escape/id6753805203)

A logic puzzle game where you tap pencils to release them from a desk. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board and solve each level. Enjoy relaxing gameplay and train your brain with increasingly challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-escape puzzle mechanics, Handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty, Clean and satisfying visual style, Relaxing gameplay, Smart hint system, Offline play support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DragBlock!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragblock/id6762696921)

This puzzle game offers six unique modes, including classic, timed, and adventure challenges. Compete against others in real-time multiplayer or customize your experience with unlockable visual themes. Enjoy pure, strategic block-dropping gameplay with no ads or artificial limits.

**Highlights:** Six unique game modes, Real-time multiplayer, 20-level adventure mode, Unlockable visual themes, No ads or energy timers, Offline play for Classic Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pastel Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunset Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rewind Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Photo Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Mode | $5.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Mode | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Mode | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pencil Escape free?

Pencil Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DragBlock! free?

DragBlock! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pencil Escape or DragBlock!?

Pencil Escape is rated higher. Pencil Escape averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DragBlock! averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pencil Escape or DragBlock! have ads?

Pencil Escape shows ads; DragBlock! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pencil Escape or DragBlock!?

Pencil Escape ships an update fortnightly, and DragBlock! daily. Most recently, Pencil Escape was updated on October 24, 2026 and DragBlock! on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*