Comparison

Neon Blocks Puzzle vs Blockwave Blast

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

Head to head
About

Neon Blocks Puzzle

Features
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Neon Blocks is a modern drag-and-place puzzle game built around strategy, precision, and full player control. Place glowing shapes freely on a dynamic grid and plan every move carefully. There are no timers, no falling pieces, and no forced movement — every placement is deliberate. As the board fills, players must adapt, manage space efficiently, and think ahead to extend gameplay and improve their score. Create an account to save progress and compete on global leaderboards, tracking your best performances against players worldwide. Whether you’re relaxing or chasing high scores, Neon Blocks delivers a clean, focused puzzle experience designed for modern iOS devices. FEATURES - Strategic Drag-and-Place Gameplay Place shapes freely and optimize space to achieve higher scores. - No Timers or Forced Movement Play at your own pace with complete control over every move. - Endless Score-Based Gameplay Each session challenges your planning and decision-making skills. - Modern Neon Visual Style Glowing blocks and smooth animations built specifically for iOS. - Optional Cosmetic Customization Personalize themes and visual effects. Cosmetic options do not affect gameplay or scoring. - Global Leaderboards Save scores and compete with players around the world. - Sound & Haptic Controls Adjust sound effects to match your play style. HOW IT WORKS • Drag shapes onto the grid • Optimize space and patterns to increase score • Plan ahead as available space becomes limited • The session ends when no valid placements remain Neon Blocks is built for players who enjoy thoughtful puzzle gameplay focused on control, planning, and precision. Subscription Information • Title: Neon Blocks Premium • Length: Monthly or Yearly • Price: Displayed in-app based on region • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled • Manage subscriptions in Account Settings • Privacy Policy: https://neonblockspuzzle.carrd.co/#privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Blockwave Blast

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Blockwave is the block puzzle you'll actually keep on your phone. Drag jewel blocks onto an 8×8 grid. Fill a row or column — it clears with a satisfying pop. Stack clears together and the combo banner explodes across the screen: PERFECT! AMAZING! UNBELIEVABLE! Pure puzzle bliss. No timers. No paywalls. No lives that lock you out for hours. Just you, the grid, and one more game. WHAT YOU GET • 8×8 endless block puzzle — easy to learn, deep to master • Eight glowing jewel types, each with its own shine • Massive combos — clear rows and columns in one move • Cinematic juice — shockwaves, bloom flashes, screen shake you can feel • Will-clear preview — see exactly which lines you're about to pop • Daily streak rewards — come back every day for bonus coins • Coin economy — earn 1 per line cleared, more for combos • Endless score chase — beat your personal best, no level walls • Adaptive difficulty — the game keeps the tray fair, never deadlocks • Pause any time — life happens, your run waits WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT Most block puzzles are flat. Blockwave is cinematic — every clear has weight, every combo lands with a punch. Built in Flutter + Flame with bespoke shader effects on capable devices, with a clean fallback on older ones. No "app smell." No spammy chrome. HONEST ABOUT ADS We use rewarded ads (REVIVE on game over, 2× COINS bonus) and a short interstitial every few runs. NO banner ads cluttering the grid. NO forced ads before you play. Ads are optional — REVIVE is a choice, not a tax. PRIVACY FIRST Plays offline. No account required. No data sold. Analytics is anonymous and used only to make the game better. GOOD FOR • Quick 5-minute sessions on the bus, in line, before bed • Long high-score chases when you've got time to burn • Players who want puzzle satisfaction without IAP pressure • Anyone who liked Block Blast, Woodoku, 1010!, or BlockuDoku FREE TO PLAY. NO TRACKING. NO BS. Download Blockwave and find out why one more game turns into one more hour.

Screenshots

Neon Blocks Puzzle4 screens
Blockwave Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blockwave Blast at none against Neon Blocks Puzzle's 2. Neon Blocks Puzzle's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neon Blocks Puzzle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Blockwave Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Neon Blocks Puzzle versus Blockwave Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon Blocks PuzzleBlockwave Blast
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErick Sanchezmokhamad nur hidayat

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Neon Blocks Puzzle

Subscriptions2
  • Neon Blocks Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Neon Blocks Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
None

Blockwave Blast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neon Blocks Puzzle free?
Neon Blocks Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blockwave Blast free?
Blockwave Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neon Blocks Puzzle or Blockwave Blast have ads?
Blockwave Blast shows ads; Neon Blocks Puzzle does not.

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