Comparison

Block Numbers Match vs Blockwave Blast

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

Head to head
About

Block Numbers Match

Features
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BLOCK NUMBER MATCH — The block puzzle that will hook you! Snap pieces, match numbers and watch the board explode in spectacular combos! Block Number Match is the evolution of the classic block puzzle you already love, with a clever twist: besides matching EQUAL numbers, you can also match pieces that SUM TO 10. Easy to learn, impossible to put down. HOW TO PLAY Drag the colorful pieces onto the 8Ɨ8 board. Whenever two adjacent blocks have the SAME number OR add up to 10, they burst into a shower of points. Chain matches together to trigger massive combos and watch half the board vanish in a single move! HIGHLIGHTS • Unique match mechanic: combine EQUAL numbers or pieces that SUM TO 10 • Explosive combos with stunning effects • 8Ɨ8 board — easy to learn, hard to master • Immersive soundtrack to get you in the flow • Play offline, anywhere, anytime • No timer, no pressure — relax and plan your moves • Feel the rush while you exercise your brain ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM Unlock engaging achievements as you play! TRACK YOUR PROGRESS The stats screen shows your high score, biggest combo, total board clears and days played. Beat your own records every single match! CHARMING VISUALS Colorful blocks with a jelly effect, adorable mascots cheering on your moves, smooth animations and visual effects that celebrate every combo. A game that's just as satisfying to look at as it is to play. EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN Block Number Match is perfect for: • Quick breaks at work or while studying • Bus, subway or plane rides • Winding down before bed • Sharpening mental math • Training focus and forward thinking SIMPLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT No sign-ups, no mandatory internet, no intrusive ads. Clear settings to tune sound, music, vibration and notifications exactly how you prefer them. READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? Download now and discover that your next perfect move is just one tap away! Good luck and happy combos!

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Blockwave Blast

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Blockwave is the block puzzle you'll actually keep on your phone. Drag jewel blocks onto an 8Ɨ8 grid. Fill a row or column — it clears with a satisfying pop. Stack clears together and the combo banner explodes across the screen: PERFECT! AMAZING! UNBELIEVABLE! Pure puzzle bliss. No timers. No paywalls. No lives that lock you out for hours. Just you, the grid, and one more game. WHAT YOU GET • 8Ɨ8 endless block puzzle — easy to learn, deep to master • Eight glowing jewel types, each with its own shine • Massive combos — clear rows and columns in one move • Cinematic juice — shockwaves, bloom flashes, screen shake you can feel • Will-clear preview — see exactly which lines you're about to pop • Daily streak rewards — come back every day for bonus coins • Coin economy — earn 1 per line cleared, more for combos • Endless score chase — beat your personal best, no level walls • Adaptive difficulty — the game keeps the tray fair, never deadlocks • Pause any time — life happens, your run waits WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT Most block puzzles are flat. Blockwave is cinematic — every clear has weight, every combo lands with a punch. Built in Flutter + Flame with bespoke shader effects on capable devices, with a clean fallback on older ones. No "app smell." No spammy chrome. HONEST ABOUT ADS We use rewarded ads (REVIVE on game over, 2Ɨ COINS bonus) and a short interstitial every few runs. NO banner ads cluttering the grid. NO forced ads before you play. Ads are optional — REVIVE is a choice, not a tax. PRIVACY FIRST Plays offline. No account required. No data sold. Analytics is anonymous and used only to make the game better. GOOD FOR • Quick 5-minute sessions on the bus, in line, before bed • Long high-score chases when you've got time to burn • Players who want puzzle satisfaction without IAP pressure • Anyone who liked Block Blast, Woodoku, 1010!, or BlockuDoku FREE TO PLAY. NO TRACKING. NO BS. Download Blockwave and find out why one more game turns into one more hour.

Screenshots

Block Numbers Match3 screens
Blockwave Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Block Numbers Match at 13.0 against Blockwave Blast's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Block Numbers Match versus Blockwave Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Numbers MatchBlockwave Blast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTexas PFCG Aplicativos Ltdamokhamad nur hidayat

In-app purchases

None

Block Numbers Match

No in-app purchases

None

Blockwave Blast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Numbers Match free?
Block Numbers Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockwave Blast free?
Blockwave Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Numbers Match or Blockwave Blast have ads?
Both Block Numbers Match and Blockwave Blast show ads.

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