Comparison

Block Buddies vs Block Combo

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

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About

Block Buddies

Features
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Can you fill the grid before you run out of moves? Block Buddies is the block-fitting puzzle game that's easy to start but impossible to put down. Place polyomino pieces, fill rows and columns, and watch the board clear in a satisfying chain reaction — no timers, no pressure, just pure puzzle strategy. HOW TO PLAY 1. Three pieces appear in your tray. 2. Drag and drop each block onto the grid — pieces must fit fully without overlapping. 3. Fill a complete row OR column to clear, freeing up space and scoring big. 4. Clear multiple lines in a single placement for a massive combo bonus. 5. Use all three pieces? Your tray refills automatically — keep going! 6. The run ends only when no piece can fit anywhere on the board. BEAT THE LEVEL. CLIMB HIGHER. • Every level has a score target. Hit it to advance. Miss it? Retry the same level instantly. • Higher levels push your target score higher, demanding smarter setups and bigger combo clears. There's no final level — how far can you go? WHY PLAYERS LOVE BLOCK BUDDIES • No time limits — think at your own pace • No Tetris-style falling blocks — you're always in control • Satisfying line-clear combos — set them up, watch them pop • Level-based progression with real goals and real rewards • Casual enough for five minutes, deep enough for an hour • Clean, distraction-free grid — easy on the eyes • Retry any level instantly — no frustrating restarts from scratch • Works offline — play anywhere, anytime THINK AHEAD. SCORE BIG. • The smartest players don't just place blocks — they plan two and three moves ahead. • Clearing a single row earns points. Clearing four rows at once? That's where the real scoring happens. Combos are the key to beating higher levels. PERFECT FOR • Casual puzzle fans who love block games and grid challenges • Players who enjoy Tetris, 1010!, Block Blast, or Wood Block Puzzle • Offline gaming — commutes, travel, waiting rooms • Relaxing brain training without stress or time pressure • All ages — simple rules, deep strategy Block Buddies is a free block puzzle game from FGTP Labs. Drop in. Clear the board. Beat the level. Download now and see how far you can go.

About

Block Combo

Features
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Block Combo is a clean, satisfying block puzzle you can pick up anytime. Drag pieces onto the board, fill rows and columns to clear them, and chain combos for huge scores. No timer, no pressure—just one more move. HOW TO PLAY • Drag the three blocks onto the 8×8 grid • Fill a full row or column to clear it • Clear several lines at once for bonus points and combos • The game ends when no piece fits—so plan ahead and beat your best! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Easy to learn, hard to master • Oddly satisfying clears with juicy particle effects • Big multi-line clears and perfect clears feel amazing • A combo system that rewards smart, planned moves • Relax and play at your own pace—fully offline KEEP COMING BACK • Track your all-time best and today's best score • A weekly streak challenge—play a little every day • Beat your own record, again and again BEAUTIFUL & SIMPLE • Clean, modern design with light and dark themes • Smooth, tactile drag-and-drop • Play in 8 languages

Screenshots

Block Buddies4 screens
Block Combo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Buddies at none against Block Combo's 1. Block Buddies also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Block Combo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Block Buddies versus Block Combo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock BuddiesBlock Combo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFGTP LabsKuantark Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Block Buddies

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Block Combo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Block Buddies free?
Block Buddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Combo free?
Block Combo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Buddies or Block Combo have ads?
Block Combo shows ads; Block Buddies does not.

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