Comparison

Classic Retro Blocks vs Crazy Bricks

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Three distinct game modes
  • Up to 35 unique tetrominoes
  • Global leaderboard for high scores
  • Customizable gameplay
  • Classic puzzle mechanics
Features
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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

Screenshots

Classic Retro Blocks4 screens
Crazy Bricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Classic Retro Blocks versus Crazy Bricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Retro BlocksCrazy Bricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer兆阳 王Quang Duc Vu

Customer experience

Classic Retro Blocks

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crazy Bricks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Classic Retro Blocks

No in-app purchases

None

Crazy Bricks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic Retro Blocks free?
Classic Retro Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crazy Bricks free?
Crazy Bricks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classic Retro Blocks or Crazy Bricks?
Classic Retro Blocks is rated higher. Classic Retro Blocks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Crazy Bricks averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Classic Retro Blocks or Crazy Bricks have ads?
Classic Retro Blocks shows ads; Crazy Bricks does not.
Which is updated more often, Classic Retro Blocks or Crazy Bricks?
Classic Retro Blocks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crazy Bricks every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Retro Blocks was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crazy Bricks on October 22, 2026.

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