Comparison

Cleared vs Blockd

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

Head to head
About

Cleared

Features
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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.

About

Blockd

A relaxing block puzzle game offering multiple modes, including classic, daily challenges, and timed blitz. Enjoy a clean, private experience with no ads or in-app purchases, designed for offline play on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Daily Challenge, Blitz)
  • No ads, tracking, or in-app purchases
  • Offline play supported
  • Daily challenges with leaderboards
  • Combos and Lucky Save feature
  • Customizable themes and feedback options
Features
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Place colorful blocks, clear rows and columns, and keep the board open. Blockd is a clean block puzzle with no ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases, and no account. THREE WAYS TO PLAY CLASSIC Plan every move and build your best score. There is no timer. DAILY CHALLENGE One new puzzle every day, the same for every player. Gems are buried in the stone. Clear lines to free them all in as few moves as you can, then see how you did against par. BLITZ Race the clock and make each move count. BUILT FOR REPLAY • Clear more than one line to build combos. • Earn a Lucky Save when the board gets tight. Swap your pieces and keep the game going. • Keep your daily streak and see your week at a glance. • Climb Game Center leaderboards for Classic, Blitz, and the Daily Challenge, and race your friends. • Choose from four looks: Night, Paper, Mono, and Warm. • Get an optional reminder when the next Daily Challenge is ready. • Use optional sound and haptic feedback. • Play the full game offline. • Made for iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Blockd does not collect personal data. The game has no ads and no third-party tracking. Can you beat par today? https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cleared4 screens
Blockd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blockd at none against Cleared's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cleared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blockd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleared ships an update every 5 days, Blockd every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cleared versus Blockd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearedBlockd
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Idea, LLCMSW Digital LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cleared

One-time1
  • Unlimited Levels$3.99
None

Blockd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cleared free?
Cleared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blockd free?
Blockd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cleared or Blockd have ads?
Neither Cleared nor Blockd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cleared or Blockd?
Cleared ships an update every 5 days, and Blockd every 3 days. Most recently, Cleared was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blockd on October 31, 2026.

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