Comparison

Block Lumi vs Cortex Blast

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

Head to head
About

Block Lumi

Features
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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!

About

Cortex Blast

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Block Lumi4 screens
Cortex Blast3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Lumi sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cortex Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Block Lumi versus Cortex Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock LumiCortex Blast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjae hyeong parkHugo Peyron

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Block Lumi

One-time7
  • 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
None

Cortex Blast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Lumi free?
Block Lumi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cortex Blast free?
Cortex Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Lumi or Cortex Blast have ads?
Both Block Lumi and Cortex Blast show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Lumi or Cortex Blast?
Block Lumi ships an update every 4 days, and Cortex Blast daily. Most recently, Block Lumi was updated on August 15, 2026 and Cortex Blast on September 17, 2026.

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