Comparison

Palmo vs Blocks Bay

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

Head to head
About

Palmo

Features
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Palmo is a puzzle about regions. The board holds numbered squares; each one starts a patch, and its number is how many cells that patch takes: a 4 takes four cells, a 9 takes nine. Close the whole board and the level is done. ONE RULE Touch a numbered square, then take neighboring cells one at a time. The counter on the square drops with every cell. At zero the patch settles and seals itself. There is no fifth cell for a 4; the board will not let you take it. Cells are neighbors edge to edge, never corner to corner. THREE EXTRA STROKES A settled region can be unpicked: hold your finger on it until it comes apart, then draw it again. Each unpicking burns one of your three extra strokes. Whatever is left when the board closes turns into stars, so three stars mean every region was right the first time. WALLS AND STONES A wall cuts between two cells and no region crosses it. A stone is never taken: it stays outside the weave and the cells around it have to manage without it. The board teaches both by itself, in the level where they start to matter. ONE SOLUTION Every board in Palmo has exactly one correct weave. A solver went through all 516 levels and found no second answer. That is the point: a board with two answers says think and means guess. NO WORDS ON THE BOARD The playing screen carries no text. The lesson is in how the board is built: a new idea arrives in the level that will not come out without it. If you stop, Palmo points at a cell instead of explaining it, and the pointer comes from the solver, not from a hunch. FEATURES - 516 levels across 32 chapters - One solution per board, counted with a solver - Plays offline, no account, no sign-in - Six languages: English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese - Ads between levels; a one-time purchase removes them Same family as Fillomino and Shikaku: the number tells you how big the region has to be. Level 1 is a three by three board with a single 9. The whole rule is in there.

About

Blocks Bay

A vibrant block puzzle game offering a variety of levels with unique goals and challenges. Strategically place blocks, clear obstacles, and utilize boosters to solve increasingly complex puzzles. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with colorful visuals and engaging mechanics.

Highlights
  • Varied puzzle levels with different goals
  • Colorful and satisfying visuals
  • Simple rules with engaging challenges
  • Variety of obstacles and mechanics
  • Helpful boosters for difficult situations
  • New elements and areas to unlock
Features
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Block Bay is a colorful block puzzle game where every level brings new goals, obstacles, and challenges. Place blocks on the board, create the right combinations, and complete each level’s objectives. Plan your moves carefully, clear space, and find the best way to solve every puzzle. As you progress, you’ll encounter different obstacles and mechanics that make each level feel unique. Use powerful boosters when things get tricky, clear difficult areas, and keep moving forward. In Block Bay, you’ll find: • Fun puzzle levels with different goals • Colorful and satisfying visuals • Simple rules with engaging challenges • A variety of obstacles and gameplay mechanics • Helpful boosters for difficult situations • New elements and areas to unlock as you progress • Relaxing gameplay that’s easy to pick up and enjoy Block Bay is perfect for quick puzzle sessions or longer relaxing play whenever you want to unwind. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and discover more of the world of Block Bay!

Screenshots

Palmo4 screens
Blocks Bay4 screens

Verdict

The call

Palmo and Blocks Bay are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Palmo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocks Bay sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palmo ships an update every 2 days, Blocks Bay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Palmo versus Blocks Bay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalmoBlocks Bay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB213 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUFUK CELIKELOGLUOlexander Hlushko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Palmo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
7 purchases

Blocks Bay

One-time7
  • Special Starter$0.99
  • Gold 1000$1.99
  • Gold 5000$9.99
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  • Gold 10000$17.99
  • Gold 25000$34.99
  • Gold 50000$69.99
  • Gold 100000$99.99

Questions

Is Palmo free?
Palmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocks Bay free?
Blocks Bay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Palmo or Blocks Bay have ads?
Both Palmo and Blocks Bay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Palmo or Blocks Bay?
Palmo ships an update every 2 days, and Blocks Bay every 5 days. Most recently, Palmo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blocks Bay on October 24, 2026.

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