Comparison

Cortex Match vs Block Vana

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

Head to head
About

Cortex Match

Engage your mind with a vibrant tile-matching game. Flip tiles to create satisfying chain reactions and clear the board. This puzzle offers increasing challenges and quick, relaxing sessions perfect for on-the-go play.

Highlights
  • One-touch tile flipping
  • Color-matching gameplay
  • Chain reactions
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Relaxing puzzle flow
  • Quick sessions
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Train your brain with a simple, satisfying tile puzzle. Flip colorful tiles, connect matching colors, and clear the board with smooth chain reactions. Every move can create a new match, open a better path, or save your run. Cortex Match is easy to understand, but gets trickier as new colors appear and the board becomes harder to control. Think ahead, use your moves wisely, and keep matching as long as you can. Features: - Simple one-touch tile flipping - Satisfying color-matching gameplay - Smooth explosions and chain reactions - Increasing difficulty over time - Relaxing puzzle flow - Quick sessions, perfect for mobile Can you keep the matches going?

About

Block Vana

Features
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Drop blocks, complete lines, build satisfying combos, and master an entire universe of puzzle challenges. Block Vana transforms the classic block puzzle into a polished offline game packed with unique modes, rewarding progression, daily challenges, and relaxing gameplay. Whether you want a quick puzzle break or a deeper strategic challenge, there is always another way to play. 11 UNIQUE GAME MODES • Classic 8×8 — Enjoy timeless endless block placement • Sudoku 9×9 — Clear rows, columns, and 3×3 regions • Large 10×10 — Plan ahead on an expanded board • Rotate Mode — Rotate pieces before placing them • Hold Mode — Save a piece and use it at the perfect moment • Advanced Mode — Overcome complex shapes and breakable ice • Falling Mode — Watch gravity reshape the board after clears • Bomb Mode — Defuse countdown blocks before they explode • 2048 Mode — Merge matching numbers into higher values • Puzzle Mode — Complete specially designed board patterns • Zen Mode — Relax with calm, pressure-free gameplay EXPLORE THE ADVENTURE MAP Travel through three distinctive chapters, complete handcrafted levels, collect stars, and unlock new challenges along the way. DAILY AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES Return for fresh objectives, protect your streak, earn rewards, and test your block-placement skills with regularly changing goals. MAKE THE GAME YOURS Unlock colorful themes and block skins to personalize the board. Choose a visual style that feels energetic, peaceful, classic, or completely unique. HELPFUL GAMEPLAY TOOLS Use hints when you need inspiration, undo your previous move, track your best scores, and improve your strategy with every game. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review detailed statistics, complete achievements, collect trophies, and celebrate every milestone—from your first cleared line to your greatest high score. PLAY YOUR WAY • Simple drag-and-drop controls • Smooth animations and satisfying effects • Optional sound, music, and vibration • Local challenge reminders • Multiple visual themes and block styles • Designed exclusively for portrait play PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Block Vana is designed to work without an internet connection. Your progress stays on your device. • No advertisements • No subscriptions • No account required • No remote gameplay tracking • Play anytime and anywhere Place the pieces. Clear the board. Build your Block Vana.

Screenshots

Block Vana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Block Vana at 2 against Cortex Match's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Cortex Match versus Block Vana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCortex MatchBlock Vana
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertom balletAreej Areej

In-app purchases

None

Cortex Match

No in-app purchases

None

Block Vana

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cortex Match free?
Cortex Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Vana free?
Block Vana is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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