Comparison

GridSmash Deluxe vs CatBlock

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

Head to head
About

GridSmash Deluxe

Features
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GridSmash is a block puzzle game about patience, planning, and the deeply satisfying moment when everything clicks into place. Place pieces on an 8x8 grid, fill rows and columns to clear space, and build huge combo chains to push your score higher and higher. There’s no timer, so every move is yours to think through. Easy to pick up, hard to master, and endlessly satisfying when the perfect placement opens up the board. In Classic mode, you drag pieces from the tray onto the grid and make every move count. When all three pieces are used, a new set appears. The game ends when none of the remaining pieces can fit, so success depends on smart planning, careful spacing, and knowing when to play safe or chase a massive combo. Scoring is all about momentum. Clear multiple lines at once for bigger bonuses, then keep the streak alive with consecutive clears to build powerful combo multipliers. As your score rises, you’ll also earn rotation tokens that let you rotate a piece at exactly the right moment. One good turn can save a run, rescue a crowded board, or unlock a huge scoring play. GridSmash also features a cast of wildly different characters you can choose from, each with their own personality, voice lines, visual style, and difficulty. Some are calm and focused, others loud, theatrical, chaotic, or completely unhinged. Your character doesn’t just change the look and feel of the game, but also the challenge itself. Easier characters give you more forgiving piece sets, while harder characters demand tighter play and reward bigger scoring potential. Whether you want a friendly companion, a smug showman, a dramatic chef, or a mad scientist cheering on your biggest clears, there’s a persona to match your style. For players who want a more structured challenge, Adventure Mode includes 15 hand-crafted levels with unique objectives, star ratings, and special board obstacles. Clear lines, hit score targets, survive long enough to win, or wipe the board clean while adapting to levels that change how you think about every move. Features: - Relaxed, no-timer block puzzle gameplay - Satisfying row and column clears - Deep combo-based scoring - Rotation tokens for strategic recovery plays - 15 handcrafted Adventure levels - A roster of distinct playable characters with unique personalities, voices, and difficulty levels - Game Center leaderboard support - Automatic high score saving

About

CatBlock

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CatBlock is a relaxing and easy-to-play block puzzle game with a cute cat theme. Place blocks on an 8x8 board, clear rows and columns, and keep the board open as long as possible. The controls are simple, but smart placement and planning are the key to getting a high score. Features: • Simple drag-and-drop gameplay • Cute cat-themed visual style • Easy to learn, satisfying to master • Relaxing puzzle experience • Great for short play sessions If you enjoy block puzzles, cozy games, and cute cats, CatBlock is a fun game to pick up anytime.

Screenshots

GridSmash Deluxe4 screens
CatBlock1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CatBlock at 3 against GridSmash Deluxe's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridSmash Deluxe ships an update every 2 weeks, CatBlock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GridSmash Deluxe versus CatBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridSmash DeluxeCatBlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOMACSkouryou cho

In-app purchases

None

GridSmash Deluxe

No in-app purchases

None

CatBlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridSmash Deluxe free?
GridSmash Deluxe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CatBlock free?
CatBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GridSmash Deluxe or CatBlock have ads?
Neither GridSmash Deluxe nor CatBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridSmash Deluxe or CatBlock?
GridSmash Deluxe ships an update every 2 weeks, and CatBlock every 3 weeks. Most recently, GridSmash Deluxe was updated on October 24, 2026 and CatBlock on October 14, 2026.

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