I Recall vs 9BLOCK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
I Recall
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i Recall is a memory game that grows with you. A sequence flashes on screen. Tap it back. Each round, the sequence grows by one. How far can your short-term memory carry you? Four ways to play: Endless - Push your best digit, letter, or alphanumeric streak. The deeper you go, the harder it gets. Daily Challenge - A fresh run every day in every mode. Build a daily-return streak that rewards showing up. Random sequences keep replays honest. Maze Escape - A roguelike escape room built on the recall core. Navigate procedurally generated mazes, solve memory challenges to enter each room, find tools (lantern, compass, skeleton key), recover the key, and reach the gate before the alarm hits 100 percent. Difficulty scales with each level you escape. Pass-and-Play Multiplayer - Classic add-on rules on one device. A privacy gate between turns keeps each player's input honest. Made for the way memory actually works: Three alphabets - Digits, Letters, and Alphanumeric - each with its own color identity (cyan, pink, gold). Bold, neon-glow visuals tuned for OLED displays. Haptics that match the rhythm of the game (toggle off in Settings if you'd rather play silent). Personal best tracking per mode, plus a Stats screen so you can watch your progress. Game Center leaderboards and online race (sign in to compete; the rest of the app works without it). Privacy first. No tracking. No ads. No data collection. Your scores, streaks, and settings stay on your device. Built natively for iPhone and iPad. Works offline.
9BLOCK
This minimalist game challenges your visual recall and focus by requiring you to memorize the order of numbers on nine blocks. It's a quick, engaging experience that's easy to learn but difficult to master.
- Memorize number order
- Tap numbers 1-9
- Improve longest streak
- Ranked progression
- Customize blocks and reveal time
- Track personal bests
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Nine blocks reveal nine numbers. Memorize the order before it disappears. Then tap from 1 to 9 without a mistake. It sounds simple. It isn't. 9BLOCK is a fast-paced, minimalist memory game that tests your visual recall, focus, speed, and consistency. Every attempt takes only seconds, making it easy to play and difficult to put down. PLAY YOUR WAY - Improve your longest streak - Climb through ranked progression - Customize the number of blocks and reveal time for practice - Track your personal bests - Challenge yourself with faster and harder rounds EASY TO LEARN. HARD TO MASTER. There are no complicated controls or lengthy tutorials. See, remember, and tap in order. Can you master 9BLOCK?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 9BLOCK at 15.1 against I Recall's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | I Recall | 9BLOCK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Scott | Duncan Fondren |
In-app purchases
I Recall
No in-app purchases
9BLOCK
No in-app purchases









