Classic Retro Blocks vs Tetrius
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!
Tetrius
Experience a fresh take on the classic tetromino puzzle game. Aim to survive as long as possible and compete globally for the top spot. Features unique music and intuitive controls across 100 levels.
- Classic tetromino gameplay
- Unique musical design
- Global rating system
- Intuitive controls
- 100 levels
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Classic tetromino game in a new implementation. Try to hold out as long as possible. Challenge the whole world - compete for the first place! • Unique musical design • Global rating • Intuitive control • 100 levels
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classic Retro Blocks at 5.0 against Tetrius's 3.0. Classic Retro Blocks also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 95 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Tetrius's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
Classic Retro Blocks ships an update every 2 weeks, Tetrius every 95 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classic Retro Blocks | Tetrius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 95 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 兆阳 王 | Dmitriy Rytikov |
Customer experience
Classic Retro Blocks
Tetrius
In-app purchases
Classic Retro Blocks
No in-app purchases
Tetrius
No in-app purchases
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