Classic Retro Blocks vs Crazy Bricks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classic Retro Blocks
Engage in a classic puzzle experience with multiple game modes including Classic, Sudoku, and 2048. Clear rows, columns, or grids to score points, utilize power-ups, and enjoy a new combo system for higher rewards.
- Classic Mode gameplay
- Sudoku Mode with 3x3 grid clears
- 2048 Mode with number merging
- Combo rewards for consecutive clears
- In-game coins for item purchases
- Undo feature for mistakes
- Row/Column clear power-up
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Gameplay: Classic Mode: In the game, 3 shapes are generated each time, which can be freely placed on the board. When a row or column is filled, the entire row or column will be cleared and points will be scored. Sudoku Mode: In the game, 3 shapes are generated each time and can be freely placed on the board. Unlike Classic Mode, not only when a row or column is full can it be cleared, but also when any 3x3 grid on the board is filled. 2048 Mode: In the game, each shape has number, merge them to bigger ones. New Combo: When there are consecutive clears, an additional Combo reward will be given, with a substantial point bonus. New Coins: Coins are randomly awarded in the game and can be used to purchase items to help you achieve higher scores. New Undo Feature: If you're not satisfied with your current move, you can undo it. New Row/Column Clear: After using an item, you can remove obstacles from an entire row or column to help you score higher. New Remove Feature: You can remove a block to be placed. Come and experience the exhilarating game!
Crazy Bricks
Experience a classic puzzle game with a twist, offering three challenging modes and a collection of tetrominoes. Compete for high scores on the leaderboard and customize your gameplay.
- Three distinct game modes
- Up to 35 unique tetrominoes
- Global leaderboard for high scores
- Customizable gameplay
- Classic puzzle mechanics
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GAME RULES ---------------- Like Tetris game that you played in your childhood but even more fun and challenge with 3 different modes with up to total 35 tetrominoes: + Easy mode: with total 7 classic tetrominoes. + Medium mode: include 7 classic tetrominoes and 12 rare tetrominoes. + Hard mode: include 7 classic tetrominoes, 12 rare tetrominoes and 16 ultra rare tetrominoes. You can compete your score with other playes via leaderboard. Custom your game play is easier than ever. Now get it and have fun! CREDIT ------------------ + Game developed using LibGDX, Universal Tween Engine. + Use some pictures from freepik.com, vecteezy.com. + Use some sounds from freesound.org, Worm Armageddon. + Thanks tutsplus.com for the idea of game implementation. FAN PAGE ------------------ + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qastudiosapps + Twitter: https://twitter.com/qastudios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classic Retro Blocks at 5.0 against Crazy Bricks's 2.0. Classic Retro Blocks also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Crazy Bricks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
Classic Retro Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Retro Blocks has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Classic Retro Blocks ships an update every 2 weeks, Crazy Bricks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classic Retro Blocks | Crazy Bricks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 兆阳 王 | Quang Duc Vu |
Customer experience
Classic Retro Blocks
Crazy Bricks
In-app purchases
Classic Retro Blocks
No in-app purchases
Crazy Bricks
No in-app purchases
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