Double Time vs Blocktactic HD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Double Time
A fast-paced puzzle game where you merge numbered tiles against a timer. Score higher by making quick merges and strategically zap tiles to clear space. The goal is to create the 2048 tile to achieve victory.
- Timed tile merging
- Score points with quick merges
- Zap tiles for more space
- Create the 2048 tile
- Smooth animations
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Play Double Time! Merge the tiles against the clock, score more points by merging quickly. Zap tiles to create more room. Create the 2048 tile to win! Easy to start, tough to master, compulsive, smoothly animated, and always free!
Blocktactic HD
A challenging puzzle game that blends block drop and match-3 mechanics. Make strategic moves on a dynamic board to achieve high scores. Unlock new block sets through skill, not purchases.
- Block drop and match-3 mechanics
- Strategic move selection
- Shifting board dynamics
- Multiple selectable block sets
- Skill-based unlocks
- Retro soundtrack
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Merging together mechanics from block drop and match-3 style games, Blocktactic HD is the ultimate easy to learn, hard to master challenge. Every turn there are many potential moves available on the shifting board, it's down to you to decide the best ones. Features: -Multiple selectable block sets, all unlocked through skill (not IAPs) -Slick, easy to use interface -Original retro soundtrack How high can you score?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Blocktactic HD at 5.0 against Double Time's 3.3. Blocktactic HD also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Double Time costs $2.99 and Blocktactic HD $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blocktactic HD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
Double Time ships an update every 22 months, Blocktactic HD every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Double Time | Blocktactic HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 18 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Code Redman Ltd | A To Play Ltd. |
Customer experience
Double Time
Blocktactic HD
In-app purchases
Double Time
No in-app purchases
Blocktactic HD
No in-app purchases
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