# 9BLOCK vs Unlike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 9BLOCK at none against Unlike's 8. 9BLOCK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Unlike's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unlike sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 9BLOCK asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 9BLOCK against 4.9 for Unlike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unlike has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 9BLOCK's written reviews are positive against 75% of Unlike's.

9BLOCK ships an update every 3 weeks, Unlike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9BLOCK | Unlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9block-memory-game/id6785684483/reviews)** | [4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlike-logic-puzzles/id6798033409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Duncan Fondren](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785684485) | [Vinicios Cunha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824017803) |

## What reviewers say

### 9BLOCK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9block-memory-game/id6785684483)

This minimalist game challenges your visual recall and focus by requiring you to memorize the order of numbers on nine blocks. It's a quick, engaging experience that's easy to learn but difficult to master.

**Highlights:** Memorize number order, Tap numbers 1-9, Improve longest streak, Ranked progression, Customize blocks and reveal time, Track personal bests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Unlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlike-logic-puzzles/id6798033409)

A logic puzzle game where you fill cells based on numerical clues about neighboring cell styles. Learn through interactive lessons and explore hundreds of levels with daily challenges. Save progress locally or sync with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Fill cells based on neighbor clues, Interactive learning lessons, 200+ difficulty-progression levels, Daily puzzles and free play, Undo, redo, and hint system, Customizable themes and accessibility options, Offline play and iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Forest Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Arcade Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blueprint Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chalkboard Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bubblegum Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Every Theme | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9BLOCK free?

9BLOCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Unlike free?

Unlike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 9BLOCK or Unlike?

9BLOCK is rated higher. 9BLOCK averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Unlike averages 4.9 from 33 ratings.

### Do 9BLOCK or Unlike have ads?

Unlike shows ads; 9BLOCK does not.

### Which is updated more often, 9BLOCK or Unlike?

9BLOCK ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unlike every 3 days. Most recently, 9BLOCK was updated on October 15, 2026 and Unlike on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*