Comparison

Bubble Grotto vs Blockwise

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Grotto

Features
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Can you get Buster out of the Grotto? Guide Buster through a series of increasingly challenging levels, dodging hazards and controlling his size to reach each exit. But getting there isn't enough. Buster has to be the right size to escape. Too small? He can't get out. Too big? He can't get out — and risks bursting. Get it just right and Buster can escape to face the next challenge. Master every level, make it all the way out of the Grotto and Buster earns the ultimate prize — becoming King Bubble Buster. FEATURES • Guide Buster through increasingly challenging levels • Grow and shrink Buster to find the perfect escape size • Dodge obstacles and dangerous hazards • Balance size, movement and timing • Simple controls with skill-based physics gameplay • Increasing challenge as you progress • Complete every level and escape the Grotto • Become King Bubble Buster! Can you master every level and lead Buster to freedom?

About

Blockwise

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A cozy 8Ɨ8 block puzzle with Gattino the cat. Every set of 3 pieces you get has a way to fit on the board, so there are no unfair dead ends. OUR 3 PROMISES • No unfair dead ends: every set of 3 pieces can always be placed in full • Play offline: no Wi-Fi needed, anywhere • No pop-up ads mid-game: full-screen ads never interrupt a game HOW TO PLAY • Drag pieces onto the board. Fill a row or column to clear it • Clear lines back to back for combo points • No timer. Take your time and plan each move WHEN YOU'RE ABOUT TO GET STUCK • Foresight shows how many spots are left for each piece • It warns you before a move leaves your other pieces with nowhere to go (turn it off anytime in Settings) MADE FOR • Quick brain breaks in spare moments • Flights and commutes without signal • One-handed play, or playing entirely with VoiceOver (tap placement mode and a colorblind-friendly palette) ADS AND PURCHASES • Free to play, supported by ads • Remove the bottom banner and between-game ads with a one-time Remove Ads purchase • At game over, spend a tuna can to rewind to when your current 3 pieces were dealt (up to 3 times per game). Get tuna cans every 1,000 points or by watching a short ad

Screenshots

Bubble Grotto3 screens
Blockwise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Grotto at none against Blockwise's 1. Bubble Grotto also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Blockwise's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Blockwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubble Grotto asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Grotto ships an update every 3 months, Blockwise every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 4 level
Bubble Grotto versus Blockwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble GrottoBlockwise
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn McArthurKenji Ido

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Grotto

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blockwise

One-time1
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Questions

Is Bubble Grotto free?
Bubble Grotto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockwise free?
Blockwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubble Grotto or Blockwise have ads?
Both Bubble Grotto and Blockwise show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Grotto or Blockwise?
Bubble Grotto ships an update every 3 months, and Blockwise every 4 days. Most recently, Bubble Grotto was updated on October 28, 2026 and Blockwise on November 5, 2026.

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