Comparison

Block vs CUBINO

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

Head to head
About

Block

A relaxing puzzle game where you place shapes on an 8x8 board to clear rows and columns. Enjoy two game modes: endless classic play or 40 challenging adventure levels with unique mechanics. Play offline without timers or pressure.

Highlights
  • Place shapes on an 8x8 board
  • Clear rows and columns for points
  • Classic endless mode
  • 40 adventure levels with unique challenges
  • No timers or pressure
  • Offline play
Features
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Block is a clean, addictive puzzle game where you place shapes on an 8x8 board to clear full rows and columns. No timers. No pressure. Just you, the board, and the next set of pieces. HOW TO PLAY - Drag and drop shapes onto the board - Fill a complete row or column to clear it and score points - Clear multiple lines at once for combo bonuses - The game ends when no more pieces can be placed TWO GAME MODES Classic Play endlessly on a clean board. Beat your high score, find your rhythm, build long combos. Simple to learn, hard to master. Adventure 40 hand-crafted levels with increasing difficulty. Each level changes the rules: locked blocks that can't be cleared, inactive cells that shrink the board, pre-placed pieces that force you to adapt. From the easy "First Steps" to the brutal "Last Orbit" — every level is a new puzzle. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - 8x8 board — compact and tactical, every cell matters - 14 unique piece shapes, including special reward pieces - Dark theme designed for comfortable play - No ads, no internet required — play anywhere - Adventure mode with 40 progressively harder levels - Locked blocks, disabled cells, and preset obstacles - Your progress and high scores are saved automatically Block is the game you open when you have two minutes or two hours. It fits in your pocket and stays in your head.

About

CUBINO

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CUBINO is a modern block puzzle game focused on smooth gameplay, satisfying combos, and clean premium design. Place blocks strategically, clear lines, and create huge combo chains to reach new high scores. Easy to pick up, but challenging to master. Features: • Smooth and responsive gameplay • Satisfying combo and clear effects • Unlockable cosmetics • Level and XP progression system • Clean, polished mobile experience • Offline play anytime • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay Whether you want a relaxing puzzle session or a high-score challenge, CUBIQ delivers a satisfying and rewarding experience built for quick play sessions and long runs alike. Can you master the board and reach the highest score?

Screenshots

Block3 screens
CUBINO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CUBINO at none against Block's 3. CUBINO also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Block's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CUBINO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block ships an update fortnightly, CUBINO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Block versus CUBINO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockCUBINO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav KolupaevNikolas Kataja

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Block

One-time3
  • Handful of Credits$0.99
  • Stack of Credits$1.99
  • Chest of Credits$4.99
None

CUBINO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block free?
Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CUBINO free?
CUBINO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block or CUBINO have ads?
CUBINO shows ads; Block does not.
Which is updated more often, Block or CUBINO?
Block ships an update fortnightly, and CUBINO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block was updated on November 5, 2026 and CUBINO on October 31, 2026.

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