Comparison

Block Flow vs Stackholm

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

Head to head
About

Block Flow

This is a block puzzle game where you drag and drop pieces onto a 10x10 grid. Fill rows or columns to clear them and score points, using power-ups to overcome challenges. Compete on leaderboards and maintain daily streaks for rewards.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop block placement
  • Fill rows and columns to clear
  • Bonus points for multiple line clears
  • Power-ups for assistance
  • Daily streaks and rewards
  • Leaderboard rankings
Features
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**Drop. Clear. Score.** BlockFlow is the block puzzle game that's easy to pick up and impossible to put down. Drag blocks onto a 10×10 grid, fill complete rows or columns to clear them, and rack up points, all while keeping cool under pressure. **How to Play** • Drag blocks from the tray and drop them anywhere on the grid • A color-coded preview shows whether a placement is valid before you commit • Fill a complete row or column to clear it and earn points • Clear multiple lines at once for bonus points • Build combos by clearing lines back to back • Plan ahead — once no block can be placed, it's game over **Power-Ups to Save the Day** Stuck? Power-ups have you covered: • Block Breaker: Clear all connected blocks of the same color in one tap • Undo: Revert your last move and try a different approach • Re-roll: Swap your current blocks for an entirely new set **Daily Streaks & Rewards** Play every day to build your streak and earn free power-ups. A 7-day reward cycle keeps things exciting, with bigger rewards toward the end. Miss a day? Earn a Streak Freeze by watching a short ad to keep your streak alive. **Rankings** Compete against the leaderboard and climb the ranks. Your position updates in real time as you beat your own high score. **What's Inside** • Smooth block placement with real-time valid/invalid preview • Retro-inspired chiptune music and crisp 8-bit sound effects • Interactive step-by-step tutorial for new players • Optional daily reminder notifications to keep your streak going • Haptic feedback for a satisfying, tactile experience • Fully playable without ads — watch a short ad only to earn bonus rewards

About

Stackholm

A serene block-stacking game where players guide a character up a mountain. Progress is saved by reaching camps, and special items can be found to aid the ascent. The journey unfolds through various atmospheric environments, revealing a story through journal entries.

Highlights
  • Calm block-stacking gameplay
  • Progress saved at camps
  • Find helpful supplies
  • Climb through diverse environments
  • Unlock journal entries
  • No timers or pressure
Features
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Someone climbed this mountain before Stan. Her markers still point up. Stackholm is a calm block-stacking game. Hold, drag, and let go. Each block lands and becomes the mountain under Stan's feet. No timers. No pressure. Just the tower, the wind, and the sky. - Reach camps to lock in your progress and refill your hearts - Find the supplies she left behind: anchor a block, grow one huge, take a heart back - Climb from dusk foothills through mist, snow, and the northern lights - Read Stan's journal as her story unlocks, page by page - Leave anytime. Your tower is saved and waiting - Something is waiting at 100 meters Stackholm is free, with one optional ad you'll only ever see if you choose to save your tower after a fall. No banners. No purchases. One thumb, one mountain.

Screenshots

Block Flow4 screens
Stackholm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Block Flow at ad-supported against Stackholm's free with in-app purchases. Stackholm's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Block Flow against 5.0 for Stackholm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Block Flow versus Stackholm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock FlowStackholm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWILLIAM SCOTT BRYDENMICHAEL ANTHONY PAGANO

Customer experience

Block Flow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stackholm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Block Flow

No in-app purchases

None

Stackholm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Flow free?
Block Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stackholm free?
Stackholm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Flow or Stackholm?
Block Flow and Stackholm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Block Flow or Stackholm have ads?
Both Block Flow and Stackholm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Flow or Stackholm?
Block Flow ships an update every 3 days, and Stackholm every 3 days. Most recently, Block Flow was updated on September 9, 2026 and Stackholm on September 18, 2026.

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