Block vs Block vs CrossWord Ex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block vs Block
Experience a unique puzzle game where blocks ascend instead of fall. Challenge yourself with 16 different shapes and 4 special items. Play against the computer or another human on iPad.
- Reverse gravity gameplay
- 16 different block shapes
- 4 special items
- VS mode against computer
- Human vs Human mode (iPad only)
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The world most attractive puzzle game. Modify the previous version "Block vs Block", this game is playing in reverse mode. Blocks are raising up instead of drop down. It is very challenging! How to play! It is no need to explain. Like "Block vs Block", it allow you play against computer, or human (iPad only). - 16 different shapes - 4 different special items - VS mode Download and enjoy it now!
CrossWord Ex
Enjoy hundreds of free crossword puzzles designed for casual play on your iPhone or iPad. Features include voice input, hints, and Game Center integration. This app offers a completely ad-free experience.
- Hundreds of free crossword puzzles
- Voice input support
- Hint system
- Game Center integration
- Reset button
- Ad-free experience
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Hundreds of Crossword puzzles for your coffee break and is still increasing. All puzzles are free, with all features enabled, and no ads at all! These are casual level puzzles suitable for all. Features: - great for iPads and iPhones - Support voice input - Hint on hand - Game Center - Reset button - no ads support:nvstudioapp@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block vs Block at 67% against CrossWord Ex's 0%. Block vs Block also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). CrossWord Ex's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
CrossWord Ex is free to download; Block vs Block costs $4.99 up front. CrossWord Ex sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Block vs Block asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block vs Block ships an update every 9 months, CrossWord Ex every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block vs Block | CrossWord Ex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | 小仪 陈 |
Customer experience
Block vs Block
CrossWord Ex
In-app purchases
Block vs Block
No in-app purchases
CrossWord Ex
- 180 coins$0.99
- 300 Coins$0.99
- 600 coins$2.99
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- 1800 coins$7.99
- 20000 coins$74.99
