Cleared vs Block Bash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cleared
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drag. drop. clear. repeat until your battery dies. cleared is a block puzzle game. drag block shapes onto an 8x8 grid, fill complete rows and columns to clear them, chain combos together, and chase your high score. that's it. no tutorials, no storylines, no fluff. we built cleared because we love block puzzle games but got tired of watching a 30-second ad for a game we'd never download every time we cleared a row. so we made the version we actually wanted to play — easy on the eyes, easy to pick up, and zero interruptions. ▸ no ads. ever. no video ads between rounds. no banners blocking the board. no "watch to continue." rated 4+ because there's nothing in here that shouldn't be. just you and the grid. ▸ how to play drag and drop block shapes onto the 8x8 grid. fill a complete row or column to clear it. clear multiple rows at once for combos and bonus points. keep the board open as long as you can. run out of space and it's game over. simple to learn. deceptively hard to master. ▸ play at your own pace no timers. no move limits. no lives. no waiting. pick it up for two minutes on the train or lose an hour on the couch — we won't judge either way. ▸ smart difficulty pieces start simple and get more complex as you improve. every session plays different. every session you learn something new. ▸ designed to not annoy you clean color themes with light and dark modes. smooth animations. sounds that feel good or turn them off entirely. no pop-ups begging you to rate the app. no push notifications. no flashing anything. ▸ works everywhere plays offline. no wifi needed. iphone and ipad. dark mode. haptic feedback. ▸ your data? we don't want it. no tracking. no data collection. no account required. we don't know who you are and we'd like to keep it that way. ▸ why cleared? we're a small studio that thinks games should respect your time, your eyes, and your wallet. no ads. no subscriptions. just a really good block puzzle game at a fair price. 10 free games. love it? unlock unlimited play for $3.99. one time. forever.
Block Bash
A satisfying block puzzle game where you drag shapes onto an 8x8 grid to clear rows and columns. Aim for high scores by creating combos and clearing the board. Features themes, light/dark modes, and auto-save.
- Drag and drop shapes onto an 8x8 grid
- Clear rows and columns for points
- Combo bonuses for multiple line clears
- Unlockable country flag themes
- Light and dark mode options
- Auto-save functionality
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Block Bash is a satisfying block puzzle game on an 8×8 grid. Drag shapes onto the board, fill complete rows and columns to clear them, and keep your run alive as long as you can. Simple to learn, hard to put down - perfect for a quick break or a longer session chasing your personal best. HOW TO PLAY • Three shapes appear at a time - drag and drop them anywhere they fit • Fill an entire row or column to clear it and score points • Clear multiple lines at once for a combo bonus • Clear the whole board for a massive bonus • Game ends when no remaining shapes can fit — plan ahead! FEATURES • Smooth drag-and-drop controls with placement preview • Auto-save - pick up right where you left off • Track your high score and beat it every run • Earn coins from clears, placements, and score milestones • Unlock 190+ country flag themes in the shop • Equip your favorite theme from your inventory • Light and dark mode • Music and sound effects you can toggle anytime • Optional rewarded video to revive after game over • Works great on iPhone and iPad FREE TO PLAY Block Bash is free to download and play. It includes banner ads and optional rewarded video ads (for revive only). All shop items are purchased with in-game coins earned through gameplay - no real-money purchases. How high can you score? Download Block Bash and find out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Bash at none against Cleared's 1. Block Bash also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Cleared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cleared ships an update every 5 days, Block Bash every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Cleared | Block Bash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good Idea, LLC | Joy Software Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Cleared
- Unlimited Levels$3.99
Block Bash
No in-app purchases









