Comparison

Minitris vs NimbusBlocks

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

Head to head
About

Minitris

Features
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Rediscover the timeless puzzle classic that took the world by storm! Minitris is a minimalist falling-block puzzle with a vibrant twist. Designed for players of all ages—from toddlers to puzzle masters—Minitris strips away the complexity of traditional block games to focus on pure, addictive strategy. Every block is a simple square, but the challenge lies in the color. Your mission? Match three or more blocks of the same color—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—to clear the board and keep the game alive. Why you’ll love Minitris: Play in Seconds: With ultra-simple tap or swipe controls, you’ll be playing (and winning!) in no time. Stress-Free Strategy: No complex shapes to rotate. Just pure color-matching fun. Chasing the High Score: Earn big points with combo clears and multi-set matches. The faster you play, the more you earn! A Piece of Gaming History: Originally born on DOS in 1989, Minitris has been refined over decades to provide the perfect casual experience. The Legacy Continues First released in 1989 and later a Windows favorite, Minitris reached 50 countries in its first 50 days. Decades later, the goal remains the same: a game simple enough for a child, yet deep enough for an adult.

About

NimbusBlocks

This circular block puzzle game offers a fresh take on classic falling-block mechanics. Rotate and slide pieces around a ring-shaped grid to clear complete rings and score points. It's a relaxing yet challenging arcade experience playable offline.

Highlights
  • Circular grid gameplay
  • Rotate and slide blocks
  • Clear complete rings
  • Offline play
  • Smooth touch controls
  • Multiple languages
Features
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NimbusBlocks is a circular block puzzle that reinvents the classic falling-blocks arcade game. Instead of dropping pieces down a square grid, NimbusBlocks folds the playfield into a ring: the falling blocks wrap around a circle, and you rotate and slide them into place to clear complete rings. It's the block puzzle you already know, turned into a fresh, brain-teasing arcade challenge. Every falling piece travels around the circular grid instead of slamming into a left or right wall, so there is always another way around. Rotate each block, move it clockwise or counter-clockwise, and drop it to build and clear full rings of blocks. Simple to learn, endlessly replayable, and completely playable offline. WHY PLAYERS LOVE NIMBUSBLOCKS - A genuinely original twist on the classic falling-block puzzle - round, not square. - Relaxing yet brain-teasing: easy to pick up, satisfying to master. - Training mode for new players: slower pieces and a simpler set while you learn the ropes. - Smooth touch controls with both on-screen buttons and intuitive swipe gestures. - Play anywhere, anytime - no internet connection required. - Six languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Russian. HOW TO PLAY Falling blocks appear on a circular grid. Move them around the ring, rotate them, and drop them to complete full rings of blocks. Each completed ring clears and scores points. The round ends when the stack reaches the spawn point, so plan your rotations and keep the circle clean. - Move - step the active piece clockwise or counter-clockwise around the ring. - Rotate - spin the active piece on its own axis. - Drop - soft-drop one ring at a time, or double-tap for an instant hard drop. - Swipe controls - swipe to rotate and move, double-tap to hard drop. PREMIUM (optional one-time purchase) Unlock the No Ads Premium upgrade to remove all ads and enable the advanced modes: - Board Rotation - rotate the grid itself instead of the piece, for a whole new way to line up your rings. - Gravity Mode - flip gravity between outward (center to rim) and inward (rim to center) for two opposite ways to play. - Fixed Spawn - a calm, meditative mode where you choose the exact repeating sequence of blocks, making it easy to build clean rings and unwind. - Ghost Piece - preview where the active block will land. - Hint - preview the next block to spawn. No subscriptions and no other in-app purchases - just one simple upgrade. Whether you want a quick arcade brain workout or a relaxing puzzle to wind down with, NimbusBlocks bends the classic falling-block formula into something new. Fold the grid, bend your mind, and clear the rings.

Screenshots

Minitris4 screens
NimbusBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minitris at none against NimbusBlocks's 1. Minitris also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). NimbusBlocks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NimbusBlocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minitris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minitris ships an update weekly, NimbusBlocks every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Minitris versus NimbusBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinitrisNimbusBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal UrsinyDed Games LLC

In-app purchases

None

Minitris

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NimbusBlocks

One-time1
  • No Ads Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Minitris free?
Minitris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NimbusBlocks free?
NimbusBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minitris or NimbusBlocks have ads?
NimbusBlocks shows ads; Minitris does not.
Which is updated more often, Minitris or NimbusBlocks?
Minitris ships an update weekly, and NimbusBlocks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minitris was updated on October 7, 2026 and NimbusBlocks on October 7, 2026.

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