Comparison

Neon Blocks! vs Auguru

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

Head to head
About

Neon Blocks!

Place blocks on a 9x9 grid to clear rows, columns, and 3x3 zones. Enjoy arcade-style gameplay with daily challenges and multiple themes. Master strategic placement to achieve high scores and maintain streaks.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid block placement
  • Clear rows, columns, and 3x3 zones
  • Classic and Strategic game modes
  • Daily challenges and streak system
  • 22 customizable themes
  • Combo and streak multipliers
  • Offline play
Features
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Place blocks. Clear rows, columns and 3x3 zones. Chain combos. Neon Blocks is an arcade-style block puzzle on a 9x9 board — drag shapes, fill sudoku-style sections, and build streaks for massive scores. Two ways to play Classic Mode: the original. Place all three pieces, clear the grid, beat your best. Strategic Mode: rotate pieces, preview the next 3, and plan every move. Easy to learn, hard to master Drop pieces onto the grid to complete rows, columns, or any of the nine fixed 3x3 zones. When a group fills, it clears — earning points multiplied by your streak. Daily challenges A new puzzle every day. Solve it, compare your score, and keep your daily streak alive. Replay past challenges from the history calendar. 22 stunning themes From electric neon to delicate Sakura, arctic frost to volcanic ember — plus kid-friendly palettes like Candy Pop, Ocean Party and Space Cats. Each theme transforms the entire experience with its own color palette and atmosphere. Features - 35 distinct block pieces - Arcade sound effects & electronic background music - Combo system — clear multiple zones with one piece - Streak multiplier — up to 10x points - Re-drag — pick up and reposition your last placed piece - Rotate pieces in Strategic Mode - Next 3 preview — see what pieces are coming - Color shift — blocks evolve their hue over time - Ghost preview — see exactly where pieces land - Game Center leaderboards & achievements - Works offline — play anywhere

About

Auguru

Features
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Probably the best looking Suguru puzzle app out there. Also in the box: • Pencil marks — jot down candidates in any cell while you think • Dark mode • Light mode • Works offline, anywhere Easy to learn. Hard to put down.

Screenshots

Neon Blocks!4 screens
Auguru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auguru at none against Neon Blocks!'s 10. Auguru also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Neon Blocks! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Auguru asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neon Blocks! ships an update every 2 weeks, Auguru every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Neon Blocks! versus Auguru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon Blocks!Auguru
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdson BrazTrevald AB

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Neon Blocks!

One-time10
  • Galaxy Theme$0.99
  • Bloodmoon Theme$0.99
  • Obsidian Theme$0.99
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  • Midnight Theme$0.99
  • Prism Theme$0.99
  • Jelly Theme$0.99
  • Neon Vivid Theme$0.99
  • Ocean Party Theme$0.99
  • Space Cats Theme$0.99
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
None

Auguru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neon Blocks! free?
Neon Blocks! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auguru free?
Auguru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neon Blocks! or Auguru have ads?
Neon Blocks! shows ads; Auguru does not.
Which is updated more often, Neon Blocks! or Auguru?
Neon Blocks! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Auguru every 3 weeks. Most recently, Neon Blocks! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Auguru on October 12, 2026.

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