Comparison

Blocks by DIGi27 vs Pastime

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

Head to head
About

Blocks by DIGi27

Features
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Blocks by DIGi27 is a classic take on the sliding blocks puzzle game. Slide the blocks out of the way, so you can escape the grid. Built with no adverts, no popups, no distractions, and no privacy-violating trackers, it is fast and small, works offline, and comes with over 500,000 levels to complete! Blocks was made by a solo developer who loves simple, classic designs. It is completely free but donations are available.

About

Pastime

Enjoy bite-sized games directly from your Home Screen widgets. Play classics like Tic Tac Toe and Mines, or unlock more with a one-time purchase. No internet or account needed for offline play.

Highlights
  • Play games directly in Home Screen widgets
  • Offline play supported
  • No account required
  • Includes Tic Tac Toe, 4 in a Row, and Mines
  • Unlock additional games with a one-time purchase
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Bite-sized games that live on your Home Screen. Pastime turns your widgets into a tiny arcade. Add a few favorites to your Home Screen and tap to play, without opening the app. FREE GAMES - Tic Tac Toe: The classic game of Xs and Os. - 4 in a Row: Drop pieces to connect four before your opponent does. - Mines: Follow the clues, flag the mines, and uncover the safe spots. STARTER PACK Unlock five more games with a one-time purchase: - Dotgrid: Take turns drawing lines to complete boxes and claim the board. - Sudoku: Fill a 6×6 grid with the numbers 1 through 6, without repeating a number in any row, column, or box. - Slide: Slide the numbered tiles back into order. - Hangman: Guess the mystery word before you run out of chances. - Pipette: Rotate pipes to connect all the large nodes. AT YOUR OWN PACE - Play directly in your Home Screen widgets. - Mix and match games to make room for your favorites. - Play any game offline. No account needed. - Take on the computer or a friend beside you in Tic Tac Toe and 4 in a Row.

Screenshots

Blocks by DIGi274 screens
Pastime3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blocks by DIGi27 at none against Pastime's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pastime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blocks by DIGi27 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Blocks by DIGi27 versus Pastime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks by DIGi27Pastime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke LanchesterAppetizers Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Blocks by DIGi27

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pastime

One-time1
  • Starter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Blocks by DIGi27 free?
Blocks by DIGi27 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pastime free?
Pastime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blocks by DIGi27 or Pastime have ads?
Neither Blocks by DIGi27 nor Pastime shows ads.

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