Comparison

MagneticBlox vs PodWash

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

Head to head
About

MagneticBlox

This app guides users step-by-step through building 3D models with magnetic tiles. It features animated instructions, allowing users to spin, zoom, and control the build process at their own pace. It offers a variety of models and difficulty levels, with offline functionality for uninterrupted play.

Highlights
  • Animated step-by-step 3D instructions
  • Spin, zoom, and orbit models
  • Build forward and backward
  • Dozens of models in 12 categories
  • Kid-friendly interface
  • Offline play
Features
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MagneticBlox turns your magnetic tiles into an endless building adventure. Pick a model, then watch a clear, animated 3D guide show you exactly which block goes where - one step at a time. No more guesswork or lost paper instructions. Spin the model with your finger, play the build forward and back, and follow along at your own pace. WHAT YOU CAN BUILD • Dozens of models across 12 categories - more with every update • Letters, numbers, animals, vehicles, dinosaurs, spaceships, castles and more • Easy, Medium and Hard models for every age and skill level HOW IT WORKS • Animated, step-by-step 3D instructions • Spin, zoom and orbit every model in real time • Play, pause, and step backward and forward through each build • See the exact shape, color and position of every single block MADE FOR FAMILIES • Clean, simple and kid-friendly interface • Works fully offline - perfect for car trips and screen-light play FREE & PRO Start building right away with free models. Unlock the full catalog and every new model we add with MagneticBlox Pro. Grab your magnetic tiles and start building today! MagneticBlox Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. • Price and billing period are shown in the app before you confirm. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://town76labs.github.io/magneticblox-legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://town76labs.github.io/magneticblox-legal/privacy/

About

PodWash

Features
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Skip the interruptions. PodWash identifies likely ad breaks and moves you past them, so you can stay with the show. Filter the words you do not want to hear. Choose word categories, add your own words, and decide whether matching moments are muted or skipped. PodWash is a podcast player built for more control over how you listen. Build a library, line up what you want to hear next, and keep favorites ready for offline listening—without creating an account. FEATURES • Skip likely ad breaks. Optional cloud ad detection uses timed transcript text—not podcast audio—to identify likely ads. Turn it off in Settings at any time. • Filter profanity and unwanted words. Choose word categories, add custom words, and select whether matching moments are muted or skipped. • Keep your place. Use playback speed controls, a sleep timer, and a queue that keeps the next episode in view. • Download for later. Save episodes for offline listening and remove them when you are done. • Follow along. Read the on-device transcript as an episode plays and recenter it whenever you need to catch up. • See what is ahead. The playback timeline shows preparation and cleaned segments as they become available. Podcast content and recognition results can vary. PodWash’s analysis tools are designed to give you more control; they do not guarantee that every word or segment will be detected. Read the Privacy Policy and get help at podwash-support.web.app.

Screenshots

MagneticBlox4 screens
PodWash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MagneticBlox at every 5 days against PodWash's monthly. MagneticBlox also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagneticBlox ships an update every 5 days, PodWash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MagneticBlox versus PodWash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagneticBloxPodWash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB148 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTown76 Labs LLCBryce on ice

In-app purchases

None

MagneticBlox

No in-app purchases

None

PodWash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagneticBlox free?
MagneticBlox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PodWash free?
PodWash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagneticBlox or PodWash have ads?
Neither MagneticBlox nor PodWash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagneticBlox or PodWash?
MagneticBlox ships an update every 5 days, and PodWash monthly. Most recently, MagneticBlox was updated on October 25, 2026 and PodWash on October 24, 2026.

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