Blockers (game) vs Junction Nine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blockers (game)
A turn-based puzzle game where players strategically place fences to trap ghosts and prevent them from escaping the board. As levels progress, challenges increase with more ghosts, new exits, and special obstacles. Plan your moves carefully to succeed.
- Turn-based puzzle gameplay
- Strategic fence placement
- Ghost trapping mechanics
- Increasing difficulty levels
- New obstacles and challenges
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In this turn-based puzzle game, your goal is to stop the ghosts from escaping the board. Place fences, block their paths, and plan every move carefully. As the levels become harder, more ghosts appear, new exits open inside the map, and special obstacles introduce new challenges. Think ahead, trap every ghost, and keep them from reaching any exit!
Junction Nine
A logic puzzle game based on a mathematical principle where you spin sections of a 3x3 grid to connect tiles. Challenge yourself to solve each puzzle in the fewest possible moves, with every puzzle having a proven minimum solution.
- Spin grid sections 180 degrees
- Solve puzzles with proven minimum spins
- No ads or timers
- Light and dark themes
- Optional haptic feedback and sound
- Multiple puzzle collections
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Behind Junction Nine is a published mathematical result: in a 3×3 grid where any rectangle can be spun 180 degrees, every arrangement can be returned to order - and never in more than nine spins. We designed the puzzles and independently calculated the fewest spins each one takes. See if you can match the minimum. HOW IT WORKS Spin any rectangular section of the grid 180°. Remember - squares count as rectangles. A move can shift several pieces at once, so fixing one connection can disrupt another. Rotate tiles until every connection lines up. Then keep going: can you match the fewest possible spins? Every puzzle has a proven minimum. ORIGIN — FREE Start with Origin, a collection that introduces the mechanic and builds from simple puzzles to genuinely tricky ones. TRANSFER Unlock a second collection with a new set of puzzles to master. DESIGNED FOR THINKING - No ads - No timers or penalties - Optional haptic feedback and sound - Light and dark themes - More puzzle packs planned Quick to learn. Surprisingly hard to perfect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Junction Nine at 5.0 against Blockers (game)'s 2.0. Junction Nine also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Blockers (game)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Junction Nine sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Blockers (game) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Junction Nine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Blockers (game) ships an update every 11 days, Junction Nine every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blockers (game) | Junction Nine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sergii Nagin | Bricks and Chips, LLC |
Customer experience
Blockers (game)
Junction Nine
In-app purchases
Blockers (game)
No in-app purchases
Junction Nine
- Transfer Puzzles$2.99
- Interchange Puzzles$2.99
