Comparison

Blocus vs Drypoint

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

Head to head
About

Blocus

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Bring your tasks, notes, goals, and ideas together. Blocus is a block-based organizer for capturing thoughts and actions, organizing them with tags, and focusing on what matters. No need to choose folders first. Capture work, personal goals, and bucket-list ideas as they come, then use tags and Focus Mode to find what you need. [ Everything you need in one block ] • Capture anything from a quick note to a checklist and images in one block • Add multiple tags and organize your way • Search titles, notes, checklist items, and tags together [ Focus on what matters ] • Bring important blocks and checklist items into one Focus view • Keep completed blocks tidy in the archive • Sync your blocks across iPhone and iPad with iCloud [ Blocus Pro ] • Create and organize unlimited blocks • Back up and restore your data with files • View blocks and focused items with Home Screen widgets Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stoney-point.com/blocus/privacy-policy

About

Drypoint

Features
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Drypoint is a calm, beautiful Markdown editor for people who love to write. What you type is what you see — headings, bold, links, and lists style themselves live as you go, with no edit-and-preview toggle to break your flow. Your words stay yours. Every note is plain Markdown text on disk — never a locked-in proprietary format — so you can read, back up, or move your writing anywhere, for as long as you like. WRITE IN TRUE LIVE PREVIEW • One distraction-free surface — Markdown styles itself as you type • Full Markdown: headings, bold, italic, links, quotes, code, tables, task lists • Opens even huge notes instantly and stays smooth however much you write • Beautiful themes and refined typography, tuned for long writing sessions EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — designed for each, not ported • Optional iCloud sync keeps every note in step across your devices • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Mac menu bar app, and an Apple Watch companion • Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight — capture and find notes hands-free PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: works fully offline, and your notes stay on your device until you choose to sync • Lock any note with a password — the text and its attachments are protected with strong AES-GCM encryption that only your password can open • The same password unlocks a note on every device; use Face ID or Touch ID for instant access • No account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics — ever AI ON YOUR TERMS • On-device intelligence that runs privately, right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • Or connect your own AI provider • AI is always opt-in, and your text only ever goes where you choose to send it ORGANIZE WITHOUT FUSS • Folders, tags, and fast full-text search surface anything in a keystroke • Attach images and files right alongside your words • Export to 10 formats — PDF, HTML, Word, Rich Text, and more — in a tap DRYPOINT PRO Unlock the full experience: iCloud sync, AI, per-note encryption, every export format, and more. Start free, then choose monthly for full flexibility or yearly for the best value. Subscription Details Drypoint Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as a monthly or yearly plan. Prices are shown in the app and vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drypoint.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://drypoint.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Blocus4 screens
Drypoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drypoint at every 2 days against Blocus's every 5 days. Drypoint also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Blocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocus ships an update every 5 days, Drypoint every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Blocus versus Drypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocusDrypoint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStoneyPointVanhux UG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions1
  • Blocus Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Blocus Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Drypoint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drypoint free?
Drypoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blocus or Drypoint have ads?
Neither Blocus nor Drypoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocus or Drypoint?
Blocus ships an update every 5 days, and Drypoint every 2 days. Most recently, Blocus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Drypoint on September 23, 2026.

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