Comparison

Tricky Blocks vs MazeDash Time Run

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

Head to head
About

Tricky Blocks

A physics-based stacking game where you strategically place blocks to build towers as high as possible. Enjoy a relaxed pace with no time pressure, smart placement previews, and satisfying tactile feedback. Master the art of the perfect drop to reach new heights.

Highlights
  • Physics-based stacking
  • No time pressure
  • Smart shadow preview
  • Tactile feedback
  • Crisp 2D visuals
  • Three lives system
Features
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Tricky Blocks is a clean, satisfying physics stacker where you build as high as you dare. Drag from a tray of three blocks, choose any order, and place at your own pace—no time pressure. A smart shadow preview shows valid snap spots before you drop, so every placement feels fair, tactile, and oh-so-addictive. Why you’ll love it No timer, no rush: Always get 3 blocks to pick from—play thoughtfully, not frantically. Satisfying physics: Real weight, friction, and wobbles as pieces settle into place. Smart snapping & ghost: See exactly where your block will fit—clean, readable, and precise. Three lives: Mistakes happen; run out of hearts and it’s game over. Crisp 2D look: Bright blocks with subtle outlines and a camera that rises with your tower. Punchy feedback: Optional haptics and juicy SFX for perfect drops and close saves. How to play 1. Pick any block from your tray of three. 2. Aim—the shadow shows a valid snap location. 3. Drop and watch it settle. 4. Keep stacking to reach new heights without toppling. Build tall, build smart, and master the art of the perfect drop in Tricky Blocks.

About

MazeDash Time Run

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MazeDash is a fast-paced neon maze game built around flow, speed, and smart navigation. Swipe through futuristic labyrinths, master unique mechanics, beat tough challenge runs, and unlock cosmetic rewards as you improve. Features Story Mode with 30 handcrafted progression levels Time Challenge with increasingly varied procedural mazes Daily Challenge with fresh gameplay goals each day Multiple maze mechanics including fog, teleporters, one-way paths, switches, keys, and doors Star-based level scoring with clear time targets Gameplay-earned coins and cosmetic unlocks Player skins, trails, win effects, and teleporter styles Clean futuristic neon visuals with responsive arcade gameplay Story Mode Learn the game step by step through structured level blocks. Each mechanic is introduced clearly, then gradually pushed further until later levels combine systems into more demanding but fair challenges. Time Challenge Race through a sequence of solvable procedural mazes that become harder over time. Every fifth maze gives you a faster, cleaner reward run before the pressure rises again. Daily Challenge Take on one fixed maze for the day and try to beat the bot for coin rewards. Come back tomorrow for a new challenge. Customize Your Style Unlock cosmetic rewards and personalize your run with visual-only skins, trails, finish effects, and portal looks. No pay-to-win mechanics, no gameplay advantages. Why MazeDash MazeDash focuses on quick restarts, readable mechanics, satisfying movement, and long-term mastery. It is designed to be easy to understand, rewarding to improve at, and fun to replay.

Screenshots

Tricky Blocks4 screens
MazeDash Time Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MazeDash Time Run at none against Tricky Blocks's shown. Tricky Blocks's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tricky Blocks ships an update every 8 days, MazeDash Time Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tricky Blocks versus MazeDash Time Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricky BlocksMazeDash Time Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBLUE BAG GAMING AND PUBLISHING - FZCOans arbi

In-app purchases

None

Tricky Blocks

No in-app purchases

None

MazeDash Time Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tricky Blocks free?
Tricky Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MazeDash Time Run free?
MazeDash Time Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tricky Blocks or MazeDash Time Run have ads?
Tricky Blocks shows ads; MazeDash Time Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Tricky Blocks or MazeDash Time Run?
Tricky Blocks ships an update every 8 days, and MazeDash Time Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tricky Blocks was updated on October 31, 2026 and MazeDash Time Run on October 25, 2026.

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