Comparison

Terist Block vs Word Explorer

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

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About

Terist Block

Features
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Make space. Find your flow. Terist Block is a block puzzle that turns simple moves into satisfying challenges. Place colorful shapes on an 8 x 8 board, complete rows and columns, and keep enough space for your next move. Easy to learn and rewarding to master, it fits a quick break or a longer puzzle session. SIMPLE CONTROLS, THOUGHTFUL MOVES Choose from three available pieces. Drag a shape onto the board, or tap a piece and then tap the cell where you want to place it. Fill an entire row or column to clear it and earn points. Plan ahead: a round ends when none of your available shapes can fit. CLEAR LINES AND BUILD COMBOS Keep clearing lines on consecutive moves to build your combo and earn bonus points. Look for placements that complete multiple lines while leaving room for larger shapes. Each decision can open up the board or make your next move more challenging. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE Find your pace with three difficulty settings: - Easy: approachable shapes and gentle score goals. - Normal: a balanced mix of pieces and strategy. - Hard: trickier shapes and higher targets. Reach each level's target score to unlock the next challenge. Earn stars as you progress and see how far your planning can take you. MAKE EVERY ROUND YOUR OWN Work toward your personal best, review recent game results, and return to an unfinished board with the Continue feature. Your puzzle progress and settings are saved on your device, so you can pick up your game again when you are ready. A COMFORTABLE PUZZLE EXPERIENCE Enjoy a clean, colorful board and straightforward controls. Adjust haptic feedback to suit your preference, and choose English or Chinese for the interface. Built-in instructions help you learn the basics and start placing pieces with confidence. Whether you enjoy fitting shapes together, chasing combos, or working through level goals, Terist Block gives you a new reason to think about your next move. Place smart. Clear big. Find your next perfect fit.

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Word Explorer

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Find a word. Discover a world. Turn a quiet moment into a little adventure with Word Explorer. Search for hidden English words, explore familiar themes, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a puzzle at your own pace. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want a longer challenge, there is a grid waiting for you. 60 PUZZLES, 20 THEMES Explore 20 levels in each of three difficulties. Discover words inspired by nature, oceans, space, animals, travel, food, music, science, and more. Every level is available to choose from the start, so you can follow your interests or work through each difficulty in order. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE Start with Easy, step up to Medium, or test your observation skills on Hard. - Easy: a 7 x 7 grid with 5 hidden words, arranged horizontally or vertically. - Medium: a 9 x 9 grid with 7 hidden words, including diagonal placements. - Hard: an 11 x 11 grid with 9 hidden words in all eight directions. SWIPE OR TAP TO FIND WORDS Trace a word in one straight line, then release to check your selection. Prefer tapping? Select the first and last letters instead. Words can also be selected backwards. Correct finds stay highlighted and are marked in your word list. Find every listed word to complete the level. A LITTLE HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Each fresh puzzle gives you 3 hints. A hint highlights the first letter of a word you have not found, giving you a starting point while leaving the discovery to you. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE There is no countdown or time limit. The timer records active play, so you can enjoy a relaxed search or try to improve your personal best. Pause for a break and continue when you are ready. The game also pauses when the app goes into the background. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Your unfinished puzzle, found words, remaining hints, and elapsed time are saved on your device. Return to Continue game on the home screen to resume your current adventure. The word-search puzzles are built into the app and can be solved offline. MAKE EACH REPLAY COUNT Replay any level to improve your best time or earn more stars. Finish without hints for 3 stars, use 1 hint for 2 stars, or use 2 or 3 hints for 1 star. Your highest star rating and fastest completion time are saved separately for each level. MAKE IT COMFORTABLE Enjoy a calm, nature-inspired portrait layout. Switch sound effects and haptic feedback on or off in Settings. Choose English, Chinese, or Follow system for the interface; the puzzle words always remain in English. Take a break, follow the letters, and see what you discover next.

Screenshots

Terist Block4 screens
Word Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Word Explorer at 13.0 against Terist Block's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Terist Block versus Word Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerist BlockWord Explorer
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEdward Duncan HartsellBruce Gabriel Hargrove

In-app purchases

None

Terist Block

No in-app purchases

None

Word Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terist Block free?
Terist Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Explorer free?
Word Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terist Block or Word Explorer have ads?
Neither Terist Block nor Word Explorer shows ads.

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