Comparison

Block Beats vs Polyx 2D

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

Head to head
About

Block Beats

Features
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Block Beats is a brand-new brain teaser that blends classic block puzzle mechanics with modern 3D and 2D neon arrow escape puzzles! Highlights: • Neon Arrow Escape Mode: Slide the arrows in the right direction to clear them off the board, unlock chain locks and defuse the bombs before the countdown runs out! • Ice Breaking Effects: Frosted tiles that shatter with satisfying shockwaves and candy-bright visuals. • Block Combo Mode: Drag and drop neon pieces onto the 8x8 grid, clear full rows and columns, and chain huge combos. • Dynamic Sound and Music: Combo tones that rise with every move, plus 40+ rhythmic background tracks that change as you level up. • Smooth Gameplay: Tactical levels that are relaxing and mentally engaging at the same time. • Fully Offline: No connection needed. Play on a plane, on the subway, anywhere. Download now and start solving!

About

Polyx 2D

A classic falling block puzzle game with 35 unique shapes and 18 challenging levels. Compete solo or challenge friends in real-time online battles with customizable controls and visual styles. Unlock achievements and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 35 unique shapes
  • 18 challenging levels
  • Real-time online battles
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Customizable controls and visual styles
Features
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Falling blocks, 35 shapes, and no ads. Play solo through 36 increasingly challenging levels, or challenge friends to live PvP online battles. Rotate, slide, and drop pieces to complete lines and keep the board clear. Learn how each shape fits as the falling speed increases, and aim for a new high score. PLAY YOUR WAY • Master 35 different shapes across 36 levels. • Choose swipe controls or on-screen buttons. • Pick your favorite visual style. • Compete on Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements. ENJOY PLAYER-VS-PLAYER (PvP) BATTLES • Battle Game Center friends and other opponents in real time. • Invite your opponent to a rematch. • Track your friends' availability for battles. No ads. Available in 60 languages.

Screenshots

Block Beats4 screens
Polyx 2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Polyx 2D at none against Block Beats's shown. Block Beats's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Block Beats ships an update weekly, Polyx 2D every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Block Beats versus Polyx 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock BeatsPolyx 2D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmir SecerSkippy Skipmo LLC

In-app purchases

None

Block Beats

No in-app purchases

None

Polyx 2D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Beats free?
Block Beats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polyx 2D free?
Polyx 2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Beats or Polyx 2D have ads?
Block Beats shows ads; Polyx 2D does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Beats or Polyx 2D?
Block Beats ships an update weekly, and Polyx 2D every 5 days. Most recently, Block Beats was updated on October 31, 2026 and Polyx 2D on November 6, 2026.

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