# StarrBlocks vs Grove

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarrBlocks at none against Grove's 8. StarrBlocks also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Grove's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grove sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. StarrBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StarrBlocks against 4.8 for Grove. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

StarrBlocks ships an update daily, Grove weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarrBlocks | Grove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrblocks/id6762376790/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-botanical-art-puzzles/id6785584034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Starr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886804938) | [Yasser Hamek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793216375) |

## What reviewers say

### StarrBlocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrblocks/id6762376790)

This app offers four distinct puzzle game experiences: a classic falling-block game, a drag-and-place block puzzle, a tactile Woodoku style game, and a physics-based stacking challenge. Each game features unique modes, themes, and visual effects for engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Falling-block puzzle with multiple modes, Drag-and-place block puzzle with daily challenges, Tactile Woodoku with row/column/box clears, Physics-based tower stacking game, 30+ customizable themes, Satisfying visual and haptic effects, Local and Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-botanical-art-puzzles/id6785584034)

Assemble painterly jigsaw puzzles of real tree species. Unlock collectible cards with detailed botanical and conservation notes for each tree. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with saved progress and offline play.

**Highlights:** Botanical art jigsaw puzzles, Collectible tree fact cards, Relaxing, timer-free gameplay, Saved progress and offline play, Multiple themed habitat collections, Game Center achievements

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest Giants | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flowering Cities | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Canopy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Survivors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Desert Bloom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Island Relics | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Collection Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6 Collection Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarrBlocks free?

StarrBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grove free?

Grove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarrBlocks or Grove?

StarrBlocks is rated higher. StarrBlocks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Grove averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do StarrBlocks or Grove have ads?

Neither StarrBlocks nor Grove shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarrBlocks or Grove?

StarrBlocks ships an update daily, and Grove weekly. Most recently, StarrBlocks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grove on October 28, 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.*