Block Lumi vs Cortex Blast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Lumi
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Block Lumi isn't your average block puzzle. A 1v1 block showdown against real rivals - the Arena is here. ------------------------------ NEW! Arena - 1v1 Block Battle ------------------------------ The moment you clear a line, the attack rains down on your opponent's field. Bury your rival under garbage with explosive combos, and turn the tide in an instant with powerful items. 4 battle items that decide the match 1. Meteor - a bombardment that shatters the enemy field 2. Blizzard - a snowstorm that buries their field in ice blocks 3. Barrier - a shield that blocks incoming attacks 4. Sun - melt your frozen field and set up your comeback - Reverse - flips your opponent's left-right controls to throw them off (Duel mode only) Five minutes. One decisive showdown. Topple your opponent, or crush them with a higher score. Every win sends your rank soaring - and rivals worldwide are after your spot. ------------------------------ Plus, endless solo modes ------------------------------ - Stage Mode - carefully crafted puzzle missions that test your tactical mind. - Timed Mode - race the clock, cut through the chaos, chase the high score. - Infinite Mode - no timer, no limits. Just you, chasing a new high score. Even on your own, don't let your guard down - the field fights back. Relentless threats keep reshaping the board and testing your strategy. ------------------------------ Bonus minigame: Save the Rico! ------------------------------ Splash, splash - the water's rising to your toes! Stack a teetering tower of blocks to lift Rico the cat to safety up high. Balance on the brink, dodge the surging water, and grab bonus coins along the way! A nail-biting little minigame to catch your breath between battles. Why Block Lumi is so addictive - The pure thrill of toppling a rival in 1v1 battle - Satisfying, hard-hitting line clears - A field that changes every game - no two boards are ever the same - Dazzling combo chains that launch your score sky-high - A fishing-style minigame to rake in bonus coins - Save the Rico! - stack a block tower to lift Rico above the rising water - Daily rewards, lucky spins, and fresh surprises every day - Solo modes play fully offline - on a plane, the subway, anywhere Simple rules. Deep strategy. Endless surprises. Dive into the Arena now and conquer the world. Become a block legend!
Cortex Blast
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Flip your logic on its head! Welcome to the ultimate gravity-inverted block puzzle game where blocks don’t fall—they rise. If you love classic brick puzzles but want a fresh, mind-bending twist, this is the ultimate test of your spatial awareness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cortex Blast at none against Block Lumi's 7. Cortex Blast also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Block Lumi sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cortex Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Lumi ships an update every 4 days, Cortex Blast daily. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Lumi | Cortex Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 377 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | jae hyeong park | Hugo Peyron |
In-app purchases
Block Lumi
- 100 Coins$1.99
- Event Pack$1.99
- 180 Coins$2.99
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- 280 Coins$3.99
- Remove Ads (30 days)$3.99
- 400 Coins$4.99
- Remove Ads$6.99
Cortex Blast
No in-app purchases





