Comparison

Hungry Gecko vs Block Squad

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

Head to head
About

Hungry Gecko

Engage in a colorful pixel puzzle adventure where a hungry gecko collects matching candy pieces to reveal beautiful pixel art. Strategically clear levels by choosing the right color stacks and clearing one color at a time to unlock new paths and solve logic puzzles.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of handcrafted pixel puzzles
  • Satisfying sticky tongue collecting animations
  • Fun color matching and candy collecting gameplay
  • Beautiful pixel art pictures
  • Relaxing logic puzzles with strategy
  • Simple one-tap controls
  • No timers, no pressure
Features
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Colorful pixel pictures are waiting to be cleared, and your hungry gecko are ready for the sweetest hunt! Every level is a vibrant pixel puzzle where beautiful pictures are built entirely from colorful candy pieces, turning every level into a delicious treasure hunt. Your hungry gecko can't resist the hunt—they'll stretch their sticky tongues, collect matching candy pieces, and carry every sweet treat safely back to their nest. The more candy they collect, the more the beautiful pixel picture disappears, until the entire board is cleared. Every Hunt Starts with a Smart Move + Every hunt puzzle begins with a simple tap. + Choose the right color stack to send out a matching gecko. + Watch your gecko race across the board, using its sticky tongue to collect matching candy pieces. + Carry every colorful candy piece safely back to the nest. + Clear one color at a time to open new paths, free valuable space, and prepare for the next hunt. Every move matters. One wrong decision can block the board and leave your gecko with nowhere to go. Think ahead, choose wisely, and solve every logic puzzle with smart strategy. Every Hunt Reveals a New Picture Explore hundreds of handcrafted pixel puzzles featuring adorable animals, delicious desserts, juicy fruits, fantasy worlds, toys, holidays, nature, and many more colorful surprises. Every level begins as a complete picture made from colorful pixel candy. As your gecko collect each matching piece, the artwork slowly disappears, creating one of the most satisfying picture hunt experiences from start to finish. Whether you're looking for a relaxing pixel game, a rewarding hunt puzzle, or a colorful logic puzzle, there's always another adventure waiting. Why Players Love Hungry Gecko + Hundreds of handcrafted pixel puzzles + Satisfying sticky tongue collecting animations + Fun color matching and candy collecting gameplay + Beautiful pixel art pictures waiting to be cleared + Relaxing logic puzzles with rewarding strategy + Simple one-tap controls + No timers, no pressure Every hunt brings your hungry gecko one step closer to home, every puzzle clears another colorful masterpiece. Download now to start your sweetest Pixel Hunt and collect every candy piece in Hungry Gecko: Pixel Hunt!

About

Block Squad

Features
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Guide your Block Squad, match the colors, and smash through every block! Plan your moves, overcome tricky obstacles, and clear satisfying puzzle levels. Meet your Block Squad and get ready for a colorful block-smashing puzzle adventure! Move your cute characters around the board, match them with the right colors, and send them crashing into blocks to clear the way. Every level brings a new puzzle that challenges you to think ahead, manage your squad, and find the perfect order of moves. Easy to play, satisfying to master! Discover tricky obstacles as you progress: Hidden Shooter Bring it to the front to reveal its color. Linked Shooter Linked shooters always move together, so plan their path carefully. Crate Complete the required number of matches to break the crate. Ice Break the required blocks to crack the ice and clear the way. Spawner Clear its path to release the blocks waiting inside. Build your strategy, lead your colorful squad, and enjoy satisfying cube-smashing action across increasingly challenging levels. Can you lead the Block Squad and clear them all?

Screenshots

Hungry Gecko4 screens
Block Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Squad at every 6 days against Hungry Gecko's every 3 weeks. 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. Hungry Gecko sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block Squad sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hungry Gecko ships an update every 3 weeks, Block Squad every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hungry Gecko versus Block Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHungry GeckoBlock Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB155 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWaveTech LimitedEmirhan Cakar

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hungry Gecko

One-time10
  • Coin Pouch Pack$1.99
  • No ads$3.99
  • Coin Stack Pack$9.99
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  • Mini Bundle$10.99
  • Coin Pile Pack$14.99
  • Coin Bag Pack$19.99
  • Value Bundle$24.99
  • Coin Chest Pack$49.99
  • Mega Bundle$54.99
  • Coin Vault Pack$99.99
9 purchases

Block Squad

One-time9
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Fail Offer$5.99
  • No Ads$9.99
Show 6 more
  • Coin Pack 2$9.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$39.99
  • Coin Pack 5$74.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Hungry Gecko free?
Hungry Gecko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Squad free?
Block Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hungry Gecko or Block Squad have ads?
Both Hungry Gecko and Block Squad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hungry Gecko or Block Squad?
Hungry Gecko ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Squad every 6 days. Most recently, Hungry Gecko was updated on November 5, 2026 and Block Squad on November 5, 2026.

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