# Tap Out Block vs Speed Puzzle Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Puzzle Timer at 100% against Tap Out Block's 32%. Speed Puzzle Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Tap Out Block's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (368 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Puzzle Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tap Out Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speed Puzzle Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Out Block has 368 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Tap Out Block's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speed Puzzle Timer's.

Tap Out Block ships an update monthly, Speed Puzzle Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Out Block | Speed Puzzle Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-out-block/id6761107718/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-puzzle-timer/id6787608046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **368** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [栩帆 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807203458) | [James Browning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883409007) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Out Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-out-block/id6761107718)

A calming puzzle game where you tap blocks to slide them and clear the screen. Plan your moves strategically to solve each level. Enjoy a minimalist design perfect for quick, relaxing play sessions.

**Highlights:** Tap blocks to slide them, Clear all blocks from the screen, Strategic move planning, Calm and minimalist design, Quick play sessions, Relaxing puzzle adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speed Puzzle Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-puzzle-timer/id6787608046)

Track your puzzle-solving times with a dedicated timer and log. Catalog your collection, record your progress with photos and notes, and analyze your performance with detailed stats. Share your achievements and challenge friends to beat your best times.

**Highlights:** Speed timer with countdown or immediate start, Puzzle catalog with barcode scanning, Track solve history, ratings, and notes, Compare solve times and personal records, Record solve videos and timelapses, Challenge friends with shared solve times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Out Block free?

Tap Out Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed Puzzle Timer free?

Speed Puzzle Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Out Block or Speed Puzzle Timer?

Speed Puzzle Timer is rated higher. Tap Out Block averages 3.1 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while Speed Puzzle Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tap Out Block or Speed Puzzle Timer have ads?

Tap Out Block shows ads; Speed Puzzle Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Out Block or Speed Puzzle Timer?

Tap Out Block ships an update monthly, and Speed Puzzle Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Tap Out Block was updated on October 19, 2026 and Speed Puzzle Timer on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*