Comparison

Blockrix vs Blockwave Blast

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

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About

Blockrix

Features
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Blockrix: A New Dimension in Block Puzzle Games Experience the classic block puzzle formula evolved with modern graphics and thrilling new mechanics. Blockrix is more disguised than just placing blocks; it tests your strategy and reflexes with a rising game board, strategic power-ups, and over 300 unique levels. KEY FEATURES: EPIC POWER-UPS: Dominate the board with Ion Beam, Nova Blast, and Spectrum Surge. Each ability offers a unique way to clear the board and survive. 300+ HANDCRAFTED LEVELS: A balanced difficulty curve ranging from casual fun to impossible challenges. Every level is a new puzzle to solve. ENDLESS MODE: Push your limits in a test of pure endurance. How long can you survive the ever-rising tide of blocks? RICH AESTHETICS: Immerse yourself in a premium neon-themed atmosphere with smooth animations and dynamic backgrounds. ICLOUD SYNC: Your progress is safe. Sync your levels and progress seamlessly across all your Apple devices. TACTILE FEEDBACK: Feel every move with optimized haptics that bring the game to life. Can you stop the blocks from reaching the top? Download Blockrix now and join the puzzle master legend.

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Blockwave Blast

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Blockwave is the block puzzle you'll actually keep on your phone. Drag jewel blocks onto an 8Ɨ8 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 • 8Ɨ8 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, 2Ɨ 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

Blockrix3 screens
Blockwave Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blockwave Blast at none against Blockrix's 4. Blockwave Blast also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Blockrix's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Blockrix sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Blockwave Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Blockrix versus Blockwave Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockrixBlockwave Blast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammet AYDINmokhamad nur hidayat

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Blockrix

One-time4
  • 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • 550 Diamonds$4.99
  • 1200 Diamonds$9.99
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  • 3000 Diamonds$24.99
None

Blockwave Blast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blockrix free?
Blockrix 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 Blockrix or Blockwave Blast have ads?
Blockwave Blast shows ads; Blockrix does not.

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