Comparison

Shadow Split vs Block Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Split

A minimalist one-touch arcade game requiring precise timing and quick reflexes. Hold to split glowing orbs and dodge neon walls, releasing to merge. Survive for as long as possible to achieve a high score in this fast-paced, visually striking experience.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Fast-paced reactive gameplay
  • Combo system
  • Neon visual style
  • Haptic feedback
  • Offline play
Features
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Split the shadows. Dodge the neon. Chase the high score. Shadow Split is a minimal one-touch arcade game about timing, focus, and fast reactions. Hold your finger on the screen to split your two glowing orbs to the sides, release to merge back to the center. That’s it – but surviving gets harder every second. HOW TO PLAY • Hold anywhere on the screen to split left and right • Release your finger to merge back to the center lane • Dodge neon walls: • Center walls → split to survive • Side walls → merge to the center • Stay alive as long as possible and beat your best score FEATURES • One-touch controls – easy to learn, hard to master • Fast, reactive gameplay with increasing speed and obstacle spawn rate • Combo system – survive obstacles in a row to build your combo and feel the flow • Neon visual style with glowing lanes, smooth shadows, and satisfying particle effects • Haptic feedback on impacts and milestones (can be turned off in Settings) • Offline friendly – no internet connection required to play • Lightweight and quick to start – perfect for short play sessions PERFECT FOR SHORT SESSIONS Shadow Split is designed for quick, intense runs when you’re waiting, commuting, or taking a break. Each game is short, but every attempt feels like a new chance to push your focus a little further. Can you keep your cool as the speed ramps up and the neon walls close in? Download Shadow Split and try to set a new high score.

About

Block Puzzle

Features
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Block Dig: Layers & Combo — Dig Deeper, Score Bigger Block Dig takes the classic block puzzle formula you already love and adds a twist nobody else has tried: every line you clear breaks through a hidden layer underneath. Keep clearing, keep digging, and watch your score multiplier climb — x2, x4, x8, and beyond. How to Play Drag and drop block pieces onto the 8x8 grid, just like the block puzzle games you already know. Fill a complete row or column, and it clears. But in Block Dig, clearing isn't the end — it's the beginning. Beneath every cleared line is a cracked layer. Break through it completely, and you'll reveal a new layer underneath with a higher score multiplier. Clear that one too, and the multiplier doubles again. How deep can you dig before the board fills up? Simple Rules, Deep Strategy There's no tutorial you need to read twice. If you've played a block puzzle before, you already know the controls. What's new is the decision layer underneath: do you spread your clears across the whole board to stay safe, or focus on one area to break through to the next multiplier layer and rack up bigger combos? Every match becomes a balancing act between survival and greed. Features ・Classic block puzzle gameplay — no rotation, pure placement strategy ・A brand-new layered digging mechanic: clear lines to break through layers and unlock rising score multipliers (x2, x4, x8...) ・No timers, no penalties — play at your own pace ・Play completely offline, anytime, anywhere ・No pay-to-win mechanics — every player competes on the same board with the same pieces ・Relaxing sound effects and satisfying combo animations ・Perfect for a quick break, a commute, or unwinding before bed Why Block Dig Feels Different Most block puzzle games end the moment you clear a line. Block Dig keeps going. The layers beneath the board turn a simple puzzle into a mining expedition — every combo you pull off pushes you one level deeper, and one multiplier higher. It's the same addictive block-clearing loop you already can't put down, with a reason to keep pushing further than you thought you could. Whether you're a longtime fan of block puzzle games looking for something with more depth, or you're completely new to the genre, Block Dig is easy to pick up and hard to put down. No ads interrupting your flow, no complicated menus — just you, the grid, and how deep you can dig. Download Block Dig now and see how far beneath the surface you can go.

Screenshots

Shadow Split4 screens
Block Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Split at none against Block Puzzle's shown. Shadow Split also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Split versus Block Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow SplitBlock Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7DOORS GAYRIMENKUL YAZILIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIMitsutaka Yamane

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Split

No in-app purchases

None

Block Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Split free?
Shadow Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Puzzle free?
Block Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow Split or Block Puzzle have ads?
Block Puzzle shows ads; Shadow Split does not.

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