Comparison

Pixel Block Draw vs NimbusBlocks

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

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About

Pixel Block Draw

Features
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Pixel Puzzle is a free relaxing color-by-number block puzzle game — play offline, no wifi needed. Fill the grid to match the pattern. 130+ logic puzzle levels — no timers, no pressure. TAP TO COLOR. MATCH THE PATTERN. MOVE ON. Each level gives you a blank grid and a target image. Color the tiles to recreate the pattern. That's it. No tutorials needed, no complex rules to memorize. Pick it up in seconds, put it down whenever you want. WHAT'S INSIDE • 130+ hand-crafted levels across 5×5, 7×7, and 10×10 grids • Difficulty ramps naturally — small grids to large, simple shapes to detailed patterns • Undo/redo — experiment freely without penalty • Zoom and pan on larger grids • Your progress is saved automatically • Works fully offline — no wifi, no mobile data needed THREE GRID SIZES 5×5 grids are perfect for a quick break — solve one in under a minute. 7×7 grids step up the challenge with more detail and more color combinations. 10×10 grids are the real test — large patterns that reward patience and careful thinking. All three sizes are available from the start. BUILD YOUR OWN LEVELS The built-in level editor lets you draw and save custom puzzles on any grid size. Design a pattern, set the colors, and save it as a playable level. Share your creations with friends or keep them as personal challenges. No account needed, no upload required — your custom levels stay on your device. NO PRESSURE No timers. No lives. No energy bars. No daily limits. No forced ads between levels. Pixel Puzzle is designed to be a calm, focused experience. Play one level or twenty — it's completely up to you. Come back tomorrow or in a month — your progress is always waiting exactly where you left it. FREE TO PLAY Free to download and play. Optional ads help support development. Remove all ads forever with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring charges, no hidden costs. CLEAN AND COLORFUL A simple grid, a clear target, and a palette of colors. No cluttered UI, no distracting animations, no pop-ups asking you to rate or share. Just the puzzle and you. GREAT FOR • Commutes and waiting rooms — one level fits any gap in your day • Winding down before sleep — calm, screen-dimmer friendly • Kids and adults alike — no reading required, pure visual logic • Fans of nonogram, picross, and color-by-number games GREAT FOR FANS OF: Nonogram • Picross • Color by Number • Block Puzzle • Logic Puzzle • Brain Games • Relaxing Puzzle Games • Grid Puzzle • Fill-in Puzzle • Pixel Art • Drawing Puzzle • Tile Coloring Game • Casual Puzzle • Offline Games • Free Puzzle Games

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

Pixel Block Draw2 screens
NimbusBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Block Draw at none against NimbusBlocks's shown. Pixel Block Draw also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Block Draw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NimbusBlocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Block Draw ships an update every 3 weeks, NimbusBlocks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Block Draw versus NimbusBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Block DrawNimbusBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael PohlDed Games LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Block Draw

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

NimbusBlocks

One-time1
  • No Ads Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Pixel Block Draw free?
Pixel Block Draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NimbusBlocks free?
NimbusBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Block Draw or NimbusBlocks have ads?
NimbusBlocks shows ads; Pixel Block Draw does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Block Draw or NimbusBlocks?
Pixel Block Draw ships an update every 3 weeks, and NimbusBlocks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Block Draw was updated on October 24, 2026 and NimbusBlocks on October 7, 2026.

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