Comparison

Oasis vs Gentle Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Oasis

This minimalist block puzzle game offers a calming experience focused on flow state and tactile satisfaction. It features a unique predictive engine, infinite undo, and a Zen-Lock UI for distraction-free play. Premium options unlock endless gameplay and exclusive themes.

Highlights
  • Predictive Satisfaction engine
  • Magnetic Tactility with haptics
  • Constellation Effect for cleared lines
  • Infinite Undo feature
  • Zen-Lock UI for distraction-free play
  • Milestones of Calm progression
  • Ad-free and no consumable coins
Features
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Oasis: The Infinite Grid Block Puzzle Stop scrolling. Start flowing. Most puzzle games are designed to stress you out with ticking clocks, random dead-ends, and flashing energy bars. Oasis is different. It is a digital sanctuary built for your flow state. Dive into a minimalist 10x10 experience that prioritizes cognitive ease and pure tactile satisfaction. With our custom Predictive Satisfaction engine, every new set of pieces is checked against your board, so at least one always has a place to land. The Dawn backdrop shifts with the time of day, so no two games look quite alike. FEEL THE FLOW Magnetic Tactility: Pieces snap into place with high-fidelity haptics and the organic "thud" of polished wood. The Constellation Effect: Cleared lines don't just vanish; they coalesce into shimmering stars that map your journey to calm. Infinite Undo: Made a mistake? Swipe left-to-right to rewind: no penalties, no limits within a game, zero friction. Zen-Lock UI: The moment you touch a piece, the interface fades away. Your high score is kept, but stays out of sight while you play. No distractions, just you and the grid. Charged Pieces: Now and then a piece arrives charged. Place it, and it clears every block touching it, corners included. Turn and Restart: Tap a piece to rotate it. Restart whenever you like, with a gentle confirmation so a stray tap never costs you a game. MILESTONES OF CALM Replace stressful "levels" with an endless journey. The free version includes your first 25 Milestones, set against a gorgeous, evolving "Dawn" glassmorphism aesthetic. THE ANTI-FRICTION PROMISE We respect your attention. Oasis contains zero ads, no consumable coins, and no aggressive banners. CALM FOR EVERYONE VoiceOver reads the buttons, each piece, and the board, and lets you rotate pieces and undo a move. With Reduce Motion on, the backdrop holds still and the bigger effects soften into simple fades. OASIS PREMIUM For those who wish to journey further, a single one-time purchase. No subscription: Infinite Play: Access to Milestone 26 and beyond for an endless experience. The 'Paper Dark' Theme: A premium night mode featuring charcoal paper textures, embossed blocks, and muted gold ink. The 'Bamboo Ink' Theme: The paper textures and embossed blocks of Paper Dark, in muted greens. Enhanced Shockwave Effects: A richer burst when a charged piece clears the board around it. Support Independent Art: Help us keep Oasis pure and ad-free. Escape the noise. Find your Oasis. --- Privacy Policy: https://romankruglov.me/oasis-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Gentle Blocks

A calming block puzzle game designed for relaxed play, featuring clear visuals and no timers. Solve daily challenges to grow a virtual garden and enjoy an ad-free experience with an optional one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • No timers or pressure
  • Daily Bloom challenges
  • Virtual garden growth
  • Clear, high-contrast visuals
  • Offline play
  • One-time purchase to remove ads
Features
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A calm block puzzle made for unhurried minds. Big, clear blocks. No timers. No pressure. And never, ever an ad in the middle of your game - that is our promise. Drag pieces onto the board, fill rows or columns to clear them, and chase a gentle personal best. When the board gets tight, the game quietly helps you keep going. If you get stuck, undo a move - or watch one short video for a rescue. Your choice, always. EVERY DAY, ONE BLOOM Solve the Daily Bloom - the same puzzle for every player in the world - and grow a flower in your garden. Miss a day? The garden gently waits. Nothing wilts, nothing resets, no guilt. MADE TO BE SEEN CLEARLY • Big tiles and warm, high-contrast colors • Optional shapes on blocks for colorblind players • Text that scales with your settings • One-hand play, sitting or standing HONEST BY DESIGN • Ads appear only between games, never during play • One purchase removes them forever - no subscription • Works completely offline • No account, no sign-up, nothing to remember Compare daily scores with friends and family on Game Center, or share your bloom with one tap. Gentle Blocks is lovely on iPhone and iPad - and made with care for everyone who just wants a quiet game and a good think.

Screenshots

Oasis4 screens
Gentle Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Oasis at none against Gentle Blocks's shown. Oasis also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Oasis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gentle Blocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Oasis against 5.0 for Gentle Blocks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oasis ships an update every 5 days, Gentle Blocks every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Oasis versus Gentle Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOasisGentle Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman KruglovHimanshu Garg

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Oasis

One-time1
  • Oasis Premium Lifetime$2.99
1 purchases

Gentle Blocks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$6.99

Questions

Is Oasis free?
Oasis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gentle Blocks free?
Gentle Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oasis or Gentle Blocks?
Oasis and Gentle Blocks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Oasis or Gentle Blocks have ads?
Gentle Blocks shows ads; Oasis does not.
Which is updated more often, Oasis or Gentle Blocks?
Oasis ships an update every 5 days, and Gentle Blocks every 6 days. Most recently, Oasis was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gentle Blocks on October 31, 2026.

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