Comparison

Color Block Out vs SpanThread

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

Head to head
About

Color Block Out

A brain-teasing block puzzle game where you tap blocks to clear the board. Follow colors and directions to find the perfect sequence. Easy to learn but challenging to master, it offers satisfying gameplay and strategic puzzles.

Highlights
  • Tap blocks to move them
  • Follow colors and directions
  • Clear all blocks to win
  • Strategic level design
  • Satisfying animations and feedback
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
Features
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Ready to challenge your logic and spatial thinking? Welcome to Color Block Out, a satisfying and brain-teasing block puzzle where every move matters. Tap the blocks, follow their colors and directions, and find the perfect sequence to clear the board. It’s easy to start, but mastering each level takes real strategy. Core Gameplay: Think, Tap, Clear - Tap to Move: Tap a block to send it flying in its fixed direction. Clear all blocks to complete the level. - Follow the Colors: Each block is tied to a specific direction and color. It can only move toward its matching exit. - Plan Your Escape: Blocks can block each other. Study the layout, think ahead, and find the smartest order to clear the path. Why You’ll Love Color Block Out - Satisfying Gameplay Feel Smooth animations, responsive controls, and rewarding feedback make every tap feel great. - Easy to Learn, Hard to Master Start with simple levels and gradually face more complex puzzles that truly test your brain. - Strategic Challenges Tricky layouts and layered obstacles mean every move counts. No random tapping—only smart decisions win. - Relaxing Yet Engaging Perfect for quick play sessions or longer puzzle-solving streaks. If you enjoy block puzzles, logic games, or satisfying brain teasers, Color Block Out is your next obsession. Think ahead, tap smart, and clear every board!

About

SpanThread

A vibrant puzzle game where players untangle layered strings by strategically cutting them in the correct order. It offers a variety of game modes, from handcrafted levels to competitive matches, challenging logic and precision.

Highlights
  • 1,000 handcrafted levels
  • Daily Board challenges
  • Live Versus matches
  • Time Attack mode
  • Perfect Cuts mode
  • Endless mode
  • Unlockable themes and sounds
Features
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Span is a colorful puzzle game about untangling layers of overlapping strings. Study each board, identify which strings are on top, and cut them away in the right order. One wrong move could cost you a heart. Simple to learn and increasingly challenging, Span offers plenty of ways to test your logic, speed, and precision: • Journey through 1,000 handcrafted levels • Take on a new Daily Board and build your streak • Race against another player in live Versus matches • Beat the clock in Time Attack • Survive with no mistakes in Perfect Cuts • Push your skills further in Endless mode • Earn coins and unlock themes, animated scenes, ropes, and sounds • Complete achievements and climb Game Center leaderboards Every board is a satisfying test of observation and strategy. Can you find the perfect cutting order and clear every thread? Terms of Use: https://mealmusedev-cloud.github.io/SpanPuzzle/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mealmusedev-cloud.github.io/SpanPuzzle/privacy.html

Screenshots

Color Block Out4 screens
SpanThread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Block Out at none against SpanThread's 1. Color Block Out also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SpanThread's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpanThread sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Color Block Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Color Block Out against 5.0 for SpanThread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Block Out has 189 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Color Block Out ships an update every 4 days, SpanThread daily. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Color Block Out versus SpanThread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor Block OutSpanThread
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (189 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunsmith(Beijing) Technology Co., LtdHayden Fuhrer

Customer experience

Color Block Out

All ratings189 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SpanThread

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Color Block Out

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpanThread

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Color Block Out free?
Color Block Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpanThread free?
SpanThread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Color Block Out or SpanThread?
SpanThread is rated higher. Color Block Out averages 4.9 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while SpanThread averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Color Block Out or SpanThread have ads?
Both Color Block Out and SpanThread show ads.
Which is updated more often, Color Block Out or SpanThread?
Color Block Out ships an update every 4 days, and SpanThread daily. Most recently, Color Block Out was updated on November 10, 2026 and SpanThread on October 31, 2026.

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