Comparison

Block Wizard vs Gridflare

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

Head to head
About

Block Wizard

A block puzzle game where you strategically place colorful blocks on an 8x8 grid to complete rows and columns. Overcome unique obstacles and utilize power-ups to create satisfying chain reactions and clear levels.

Highlights
  • Level-by-level adventure
  • Unique obstacles and power-ups
  • Satisfying chain reactions
  • Handcrafted puzzle levels
  • 100-player challenge
  • Limited-time collection events
  • Offline campaign play
Features
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One block can change the whole board. Block Wizard turns the classic 8×8 block puzzle into a level-by-level adventure filled with unique obstacles, clever power-ups and satisfying chain reactions. Drag colorful blocks onto the grid. Complete rows or columns to clear them, solve each level’s goal and keep the board open for your next move. Place the right block and watch obstacles break, power-ups activate and combos cascade across the board. A FRESH PUZZLE IN EVERY LEVEL Vines spread. Potions wait for the right move. Mailboxes stack up. Gems must be cleared in order. Magic orbs keep you guessing. Every obstacle changes the board and gives you a new problem to solve. POWER-UPS THAT CHANGE YOUR OPTIONS Blast a row and column at once, redirect a block to a better spot or reshape a difficult piece. Use each power-up at the right moment to open the board and turn a close call into a satisfying clear. BUILD BIGGER COMBOS Plan multiple clears instead of taking the first available line. Chain reactions together, earn more stars and enjoy a cascade of rewarding pops. MORE WAYS TO PLAY • Explore varied handcrafted puzzle levels • Enter the 100-player challenge and climb the leaderboard • Complete limited-time collection events for special rewards • Play campaign levels offline • Enjoy quick, comfortable one-handed sessions HOW TO PLAY • Drag blocks onto the 8×8 grid • Fill a complete row or column to clear it • Remove obstacles and complete the level goal • Keep space open for upcoming pieces • Combine clears and power-ups for bigger reactions Whether you want a relaxing break or a competitive puzzle challenge, every block you place matters. Download Block Wizard and find your flow.

About

Gridflare

Features
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Enter Gridflare, a neon strategy puzzle where every placement matters. Arrange colorful pieces on an 8x8 grid, complete rows and columns, and build consecutive clears into high-scoring combos. PLAN EVERY MOVE Drag one of three available pieces onto the board. Completed rows and columns disappear, creating room for your next move. The run ends when none of the remaining pieces fit, so careful planning is the key to a lasting score. A DISTINCTIVE NEON ARCADE Gridflare surrounds the board with a dark cyber-inspired interface, glowing cyan and magenta highlights, animated particles, responsive haptics, and an original synth soundtrack. Clear multiple lines to fill the screen with colorful score and combo effects. CHASE A NEW BEST Build combo multipliers, improve your personal record, and optionally submit scores to daily, monthly, and all-time global leaderboards. KEY FEATURES • Strategic 8x8 block-placement gameplay • Smooth drag controls with finger-offset positioning • Placement and line-clear previews • Consecutive-clear combo multipliers • Local high-score and active-game persistence • Daily, monthly, and all-time leaderboards • Sound, music, and haptic controls • Offline gameplay with score submission when connected • Complete puzzle gameplay available free, with optional coin and revive purchases HOW TO PLAY • Drag pieces from the tray onto empty grid spaces. • Fill a complete horizontal row or vertical column to clear it. • Clear multiple lines or make consecutive clears to increase your score. • Leave flexible space for the next set of pieces. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Block Wizard4 screens
Gridflare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gridflare at none against Block Wizard's shown. Gridflare also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Block Wizard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gridflare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Block Wizard versus Gridflare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock WizardGridflare
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size524 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUNJOY TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDJorge Alves

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Wizard

One-time10
  • Block Wizard 2$1.99
  • Block Wizard 8$7.99
  • Block Wizard 10$9.99
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  • Block Wizard 15$14.99
  • Block Wizard 20$19.99
  • Block Wizard 30$29.99
  • Block Wizard 40$39.99
  • Block Wizard 55$54.99
  • Block Wizard 80$79.99
  • Block Wizard 100$99.99
4 purchases

Gridflare

One-time4
  • Single Revive$0.99
  • 500 Coins$2.99
  • 1000 Coins$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 2500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Block Wizard free?
Block Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridflare free?
Gridflare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Wizard or Gridflare have ads?
Block Wizard shows ads; Gridflare does not.

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