Comparison

StarGrid Game vs Mellow Blocks

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

Head to head
About

StarGrid Game

Features
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Embark on a space adventure and save your lost spaceship! StarGrid is an exciting match-3 puzzle set in a galaxy filled with unique planets, strategic challenges, and cosmic powers. HOW TO PLAY Match 3 or more identical pieces to collect resources, complete objectives, and advance through levels. The more pieces you match, the more powerful your special effects become! HIGHLIGHTS โ—† 5 UNIQUE PLANETS Explore Cryos (ice), Vulkara (lava), Nebulus (fog), Mechara (gears) and Cosmara (crystals). Each planet introduces exclusive mechanics that transform gameplay. โ—† 150+ CHALLENGING LEVELS Progressive difficulty, varied objectives, and a 3-star rating system. There's always a new challenge waiting! โ—† REBUILD YOUR SPACESHIP Collect resources from levels to repair and upgrade 5 ship sections: Bridge, Engines, Laboratory, Dormitory, and Shield. Each upgrade unlocks special abilities. โ—† COSMIC POWERS Match 4+ pieces to create Rockets, Bombs, and Black Holes. Combine two powers for MEGA devastating effects! โ—† STRATEGIC BOOSTERS Use the Hammer to remove any piece, the Color Bomb to eliminate all pieces of one color, the Rocket to clear a row and column, or Shuffle the board for new options. โ—† PROGRESSION SYSTEM Earn crystals, rare metals, and energy. Unlock new planets by collecting stars. Every achievement matters! TRANSPARENT MONETIZATION StarGrid is free to play. You can watch optional ads for extra moves or rewards. In-app purchases include crystal packs and lives, but no level requires payment to complete. Play at your own pace, no barriers. Ready to explore the galaxy? Download now and start your journey!

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Mellow Blocks

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Five hand-painted worlds. Fifty levels. Six companions waiting to meet you. Mellow Blocks is a cozy puzzle adventure โ€” a journey from the soft drift of the Clouds to the edge of Infinity, told through watercolor worlds and the friends you meet along the way. โ€” A JOURNEY UPWARD โ€” Rise through the Clouds, the Stars, the Moon, and a sparkling Galaxy, all the way to Infinity. Five hand-painted watercolor worlds, 10 levels each, with a boss waiting at the top. Meet Mellow, Cloud, Stella, Luna, Cosmo, and Nova โ€” each with their own story to share as you climb. โ€” THREE WAYS TO PLAY โ€” - Dreamscape โ€” a 50-level Adventure Map across 5 rising worlds, with characters, dialogue, and story moments - Gravity โ€” clear a line and watch the blocks above tumble down into chain clears - Classic โ€” endless, calming play; clear lines and chase your best score โ€” CLEVER POWER-UPS โ€” Bomb, Lightning, Color Bomb, and Multiplier โ€” plus combo bonuses, color-harmony rewards, ghost previews, and wildcard blocks to keep every board fresh. โ€” MORE THAN A PUZZLE โ€” - Soft landings โ€” no harsh "Game Over," just a gentle nudge to try again - Soothing music and floating, theme-based particles - Six visual themes and seasonal shifts through the year โ€” MADE FOR EVERYONE โ€” - Fully localized in 13 languages (including right-to-left Arabic) - Color-blindโ€“friendly palettes and customization โ€” PLAY ANYWHERE โ€” No Wi-Fi, no servers, no pressure. Mellow Blocks plays fully offline โ€” perfect for commutes, breaks, or winding down before bed. One-time Remove Ads available if you'd like an uninterrupted flow. Whether you've got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, this is the cozy puzzle you'll keep coming back to. โ€” MADE BY BEMO LABS โ€” An independent studio in Istanbul. Every world, character, and line of code was made by one person, for people who like their puzzles calm. Got feedback or a feature idea? Write to us: hello@bemolabs.com

Screenshots

StarGrid Game4 screens
Mellow Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarGrid Game at none against Mellow Blocks's 1. Mellow Blocks's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mellow Blocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarGrid Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
StarGrid Game versus Mellow Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarGrid GameMellow Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppmaxOnder Genc

In-app purchases

None

StarGrid Game

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mellow Blocks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is StarGrid Game free?
StarGrid Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mellow Blocks free?
Mellow Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StarGrid Game or Mellow Blocks have ads?
Both StarGrid Game and Mellow Blocks show ads.

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