Blockzilla vs Cortex Blast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blockzilla
A vibrant and engaging block-matching game that challenges players to think strategically to advance through levels. Clear groups of blocks to earn points and meet level objectives. Scores accumulate, requiring a minimum to unlock subsequent stages.
- Block-matching gameplay
- Strategic progression
- Cumulative scoring
- Level-based objectives
- Colorful graphics
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A colorful, addictive block-matching game that encourages strategy in order to progress to the next level. Remove a group of blocks to line up new groups and gain points. Points are awarded based on how many blocks in that group. Scores are cumulative across levels and each level has a point requirement in order to progress.
Cortex Blast
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Flip your logic on its head! Welcome to the ultimate gravity-inverted block puzzle game where blocks don’t fall—they rise. If you love classic brick puzzles but want a fresh, mind-bending twist, this is the ultimate test of your spatial awareness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Blockzilla at none against Cortex Blast's shown. Cortex Blast's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 34 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blockzilla ships an update every 34 months, Cortex Blast daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blockzilla | Cortex Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | xtravar | Cortex (Apps) |
In-app purchases
Blockzilla
No in-app purchases
Cortex Blast
No in-app purchases
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