Comparison

BLOQR vs Relic Rows

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

Head to head
About

BLOQR

A relaxing and addictive block puzzle game featuring neon visuals and smooth animations. Place blocks on an 8x8 grid to clear lines, build combos, and achieve high scores. Enjoy a stress-free yet challenging experience with multiple themes and offline play.

Highlights
  • 8x8 grid gameplay
  • Line clearing mechanics
  • Combo scoring system
  • Multiple visual themes
  • Smooth animations
  • Offline play
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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BLOQR is a relaxing and addictive block puzzle game with stunning neon visuals. Place blocks, clear lines, build combos, and chase the highest score. Perfect for casual players who enjoy satisfying and stress-free gameplay. Dive into a classic block puzzle experience enhanced with smooth animations and modern neon design. BLOQR combines simple mechanics with rewarding challenges that keep you coming back for more. HOW TO PLAY - Drag and drop blocks onto the 8x8 grid - Complete rows or columns to clear them - Build combos to earn score multipliers - Keep playing until no more moves are available FEATURES - 3 Beautiful Themes: Neon Blue, Neon Pink, and Wooden - Smooth visual effects with glow animations - Immersive sound effects and background music - Auto-save system to protect your progress - Game Center leaderboards to compete globally - Watch ads to revive and continue your run - Fair and balanced block generation BLOCK SHAPES From simple blocks to challenging L-shapes and T-shapes, over 30 unique block types ensure every game feels fresh. ACHIEVEMENTS - Clear multiple lines to trigger combo bonuses - Achieve a Perfect Clear by emptying the board - Beat your high score and unlock special effects Designed for iPhone and iPad with intuitive controls and smooth performance. Play offline anytime and enjoy a calm yet challenging puzzle experience. Download BLOQR and see how high you can score.

About

Relic Rows

This block puzzle game combines classic mechanics with roguelike progression. Collect powerful relics that alter gameplay, overcome challenging curses, and compete on global leaderboards. Designed for quick sessions or extended play, it offers a unique twist on the genre.

Highlights
  • Roguelike progression with mythic relics
  • Four distinct game modes (Adventure, Ascension, Quest Rush, Classic)
  • Collect relics from 8 mythologies
  • Overcome 6 unique curses
  • Gem collection and combo multipliers
  • Global leaderboards for competitive play
  • Offline play and auto-save functionality
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Relic Rows is a block puzzle game with a roguelike twist. Drop pieces onto an 8x8 grid, clear rows and columns, and collect mythic relics that change how the game plays. If you love Woodoku, Blockudoku, or 1010 but wish there was more progression and twists, this is for you. FOUR GAME MODES • Adventure: 30 hand-built missions across six mythologies, each one guarded by a curse and rewarding a relic • Ascension: 100 fresh levels every month, the same for every player. Bring your own relic loadout • Quest Rush: endless back-to-back objectives, building a run out of the relics you have unlocked • Classic: pure block puzzle, no timer, chase your high score COLLECT LEGENDARY RELICS Pull from 8 mythologies: Celtic, Norse, Greek, Egyptian, Hindu, Japanese, Slavic, Mayan • Vishnu's Chakra rotates pieces in your hand • Hestia's Fire destroys blocks on demand • Odin's Horn extends your combo streak • Djed Pillar shields you from cursed pieces • Freyja's Tear doubles your score for five moves • Gain XP from every game you play, level up and unlock new rewards! …and more, each transforming the puzzle in a different way. SIX CURSES, ONE PER MYTHOLOGY • Wild Growth sprouts vines into your open space • Samsara reborns cells you just cleared • Anemoi blows blocks across the board • Frozen Blocks must be cracked through three clears • Mummy's Rot marks a block and punishes you if it survives the hand • Corrupted Pieces twist your hand against you GEMS, COMBOS & POWERUPS • Collect red, blue, and green gems scattered across pieces • Build combo multipliers by clearing lines back-to-back • Rotate, destroy, shuffle, and double-score powerups drop as you play SPEND YOUR COINS Coins drop from cleared lines and quest rewards. Spend them in Baba Yaga's hut on Slavic kiss-and-curse relics, or on a premium piece theme. COMPETE Global all-time leaderboards for Classic and Quest Rush. No account, no signup, just your score. RESPECT FOR YOUR TIME • No full-screen ads jumping in between games • No paywalls, no energy timers, no signup • Just a small banner, plus an optional revive video if you want it DESIGNED FOR TRAVEL • Portrait, one-handed play • Smooth drag-and-drop controls • Auto-save: pause anytime, resume exactly where you left off • Plays offline! Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Relic Rows fits in. Perfect for commutes, breaks, or unwinding before bed. Made with care by Define Reality.

Screenshots

BLOQR4 screens
Relic Rows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BLOQR at weekly against Relic Rows's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BLOQR against 5.0 for Relic Rows. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLOQR ships an update weekly, Relic Rows every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BLOQR versus Relic Rows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLOQRRelic Rows
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSitti AcarDefine Reality

In-app purchases

None

BLOQR

No in-app purchases

None

Relic Rows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLOQR free?
BLOQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Rows free?
Relic Rows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLOQR or Relic Rows?
BLOQR and Relic Rows are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BLOQR or Relic Rows have ads?
Both BLOQR and Relic Rows show ads.
Which is updated more often, BLOQR or Relic Rows?
BLOQR ships an update weekly, and Relic Rows every 2 weeks. Most recently, BLOQR was updated on October 31, 2026 and Relic Rows on November 9, 2026.

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