Comparison

The Block Unlock vs Match Lines!

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

Head to head
About

The Block Unlock

Features
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The Block Unlock is a strategy focused puzzle game built around a simple idea: unscrew every block and reorganize the board into its final form. Each block is fixed with a screw. Slide the block in its movement direction to unscrew it. Once a block is released, it remains on the board and becomes part of the final layout. This creates new openings or new obstacles based on the choices you make. As you progress, levels introduce special blockers, directional locks, barriers, and restricted zones that force you to think ahead and structure your moves carefully. Features Unique unscrew and slide mechanic Blocks with movement rules and direction limits Blockers: locks, iced blocks, movable shapes, breakable shapes Challenging level designs Distinct visual style and custom color palette How to Play -Each block is attached with a screw. -Slide the block in its allowed direction to unscrew it. -Unscrewed blocks stay on the board in their new position. -Navigate around blockers, restricted areas, and limited paths. -Unscrew every block and form the correct board layout to finish the level. If you enjoy thoughtful puzzles that reward planning and observation, The Block Unlock offers a fresh and original challenge.

About

Match Lines!

A satisfying puzzle game where players match colored and shaped tiles on the same lines to clear the board within a time limit. It's a clean, color-coded experience designed to challenge strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Tile matching gameplay
  • Color and shape recognition
  • Strategic thinking required
  • Time-based levels
  • Clean, focused design
Features
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Match Lines is a satisfying puzzle game simple to play. Every level gives you a set of tiles in different colors and shapes. Goal is to match the same tiles on the same lines and clear the board before given time runs out. A clean, focused color color coded game built around strategical thinking. Good luck!

Screenshots

The Block Unlock4 screens
Match Lines!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Match Lines! at none against The Block Unlock's shown. Match Lines! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 5 level
The Block Unlock versus Match Lines!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Block UnlockMatch Lines!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size257 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFat Cat With a HatMercimek Corbasi

In-app purchases

None

The Block Unlock

No in-app purchases

None

Match Lines!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Block Unlock free?
The Block Unlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Lines! free?
Match Lines! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Block Unlock or Match Lines! have ads?
The Block Unlock shows ads; Match Lines! does not.

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