# Block Wizard vs Lanterns

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lanterns at 100% against Block Wizard's 50%. Lanterns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Wizard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lanterns sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lanterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Block Wizard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lanterns's.

Block Wizard ships an update every 3 weeks, Lanterns daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Wizard | Lanterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-wizard-puzzle-quest/id6759647780/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanterns-light-up-puzzle/id6802129689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 524 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUNJOY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558777713) | [10X Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477674715) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-wizard-puzzle-quest/id6759647780)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Wizard 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 55 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 80 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Block Wizard 100 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Lanterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanterns-light-up-puzzle/id6802129689)

A logic puzzle game where you place lanterns to illuminate every tile on the board. Solve over 10,000 unique puzzles with a daily challenge and a cozy, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Logic deduction puzzles, Over 10,000 unique rooms, Daily timed challenges, No countdown in campaign mode, Optional in-app purchases, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Embers | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Gilded Lantern | $2.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Embers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Embers | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Wizard free?

Block Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lanterns free?

Lanterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Wizard or Lanterns?

Lanterns is rated higher. Block Wizard averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Lanterns averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Block Wizard or Lanterns have ads?

Both Block Wizard and Lanterns show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Wizard or Lanterns?

Block Wizard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lanterns daily. Most recently, Block Wizard was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lanterns on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*