Comparison

Block vs Tetra

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

Head to head
About

Block

Features
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Block-Switch is a fun and satisfying block puzzle game where every move matters. Drag and place blocks on the board, clear rows and columns, build powerful combo chains, and aim for the highest score. Easy to pick up and hard to put down, Block-Switch challenges your logic, timing, and strategy with every set of pieces. Plan ahead, make smart placements, and use your limited rotations wisely to stay in the game longer. Features Simple and intuitive drag-and-drop controls Addictive block puzzle gameplay Clear rows and columns for big points Create combo chains and chase perfect clears Use special rotations to turn the game around Clean visuals and satisfying effects Endless high-score challenge Whether you want a relaxing puzzle session or a serious score chase, Block-Switch delivers a rewarding experience every time you play.

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Tetra

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Make a little room for your next move. Tetra is a block puzzle for iPhone. Place colorful pieces on an eight-by-eight board and complete rows or columns to clear them. Take your time, plan a satisfying combo, and find your own rhythm. THREE WAYS TO PLAY Arcade โ€” Keep the board open and beat your best score. Build consecutive clears into streaks, clear several lines together, and use one rescue per round when you need a second chance. Challenge โ€” A new puzzle arrives each day. Complete six puzzles in a week to reveal an illustrated animal and add it to your Trophy Case. Catch up on missed days before the week ends, with 52 animal portraits to discover. Flow โ€” Settle into an endless puzzle with no score, timer, or game over. Reveal a whale, deer, and owl among the stars while an acoustic piano soundtrack responds to your play. When the board fills, it gently renews and your constellation progress continues. PLAY YOUR WAY โ€ข All three modes work offline. โ€ข No ads, subscriptions, or paid gameplay unlocks. โ€ข Optional Game Center leaderboard and eight achievements. โ€ข Drag pieces, or tap a piece and then a board cell. โ€ข VoiceOver controls, adjustable drag sensitivity, sound and haptic settings, and Reduce Motion support. โ€ข Your current rounds and collection are saved on your iPhone. Tetra is free. If you enjoy it, optional tips help support its development. Every mode and every animal is available without a purchase. Game Center and tips require an internet connection. Game Center shares scores and achievements; boards and animal collections remain on your device.

Screenshots

Block4 screens
Tetra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block at none against Tetra's 3. Tetra's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Tetra sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Block versus Tetra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockTetra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size184 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAURORA PIXEL STUDIOS LTDRyan Parrish

In-app purchases

None

Block

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tetra

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Block free?
Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tetra free?
Tetra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block or Tetra have ads?
Block shows ads; Tetra does not.

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