Comparison

Blockatraz vs Neon Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Blockatraz

A challenging puzzle game inspired by the classic sliding block genre. Move blocks to clear a path and guide the blue block to freedom across hundreds of unique levels. Enjoy a relaxing interface with original music and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of puzzles
  • Multiple board sizes (5x5, 6x6, 7x7)
  • Tutorial included
  • Relaxing interface
  • Original music and sound effects
  • Universal iOS support
Features
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Blockatraz is a fun new spin on the classic Klotski, or better known as "sliding block", style of puzzle game. This game will challenge you to move blocks out of your path so you can escape to freedom! FEATURES ⋆ Hundreds of puzzles spanning across Small 5x5, Medium 6x6, and Large 7x7 layouts ⋆ Includes a tutorial to help you get started on your escape ⋆ Modern yet simple and relaxing interface ⋆ Original music and sound effects ⋆ Universal iOS so runs perfectly on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch ⋆ Retina graphics HOW TO PLAY ⋆ Slide the blue block from left to right in order to escape the current room ⋆ Move grey blocks either horizontally or vertically in order to clear a path for the blue block ⋆ Escape all rooms to win the game! Can you escape from Blockatraz? Check out our website for more information: https://games.tmsoft.com/blockatraz/

About

Neon Blocks

Engage your mind with a vibrant block logic puzzle. Drag and drop colorful shapes to fill the grid and complete levels at your own pace. This game enhances focus and problem-solving skills with its beautiful neon graphics and smooth animations.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop block placement
  • Fill grid to complete levels
  • No time limits
  • Offline play
  • Beautiful neon graphics
  • Improves focus and logic
Features
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Relax and train your brain with this fun and colorful block puzzle challenge. It’s simple to play, yet hard to master. Once you start, you won’t stop. How to Play • Drag and drop the blocks onto the grid. • Fill the entire grid to complete the level. • No time limits — enjoy at your own pace. Features • Easy to learn, fun to play • Offline mode — play anywhere, anytime • Beautiful neon graphics and smooth animations • Improves focus, logic, and problem-solving skills • Suitable for all ages Challenge your mind and discover the most satisfying block puzzle ever. Download Neon Blocks now and start training your brain today.

Screenshots

Blockatraz4 screens
Neon Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blockatraz at none against Neon Blocks's 8. Blockatraz also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Neon Blocks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neon Blocks sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Blockatraz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blockatraz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neon Blocks has 46 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Blockatraz's written reviews are positive against 75% of Neon Blocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blockatraz ships an update every 10 months, Neon Blocks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Blockatraz versus Neon Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockatrazNeon Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.7 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings646 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTHassan Taleb

Customer experience

Blockatraz

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Neon Blocks

All ratings46 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Blockatraz

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Neon Blocks

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Levels$0.991 Month
  • Pro Levels$2.996 Months
  • Pro Levels$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • «10» Hints$0.99
  • «55» Hints$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • «110» Hints$5.99
  • Pro Levels$6.99

Questions

Is Blockatraz free?
Blockatraz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Blocks free?
Neon Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blockatraz or Neon Blocks?
Blockatraz is rated higher. Blockatraz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Neon Blocks averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.
Do Blockatraz or Neon Blocks have ads?
Blockatraz shows ads; Neon Blocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Blockatraz or Neon Blocks?
Blockatraz ships an update every 10 months, and Neon Blocks every 10 days. Most recently, Blockatraz was updated on October 21, 2026 and Neon Blocks on October 24, 2026.

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