# Block the Pig vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is rating: Flow Free at 4.8 against Block the Pig's 3.9. Flow Free also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 50) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). Block the Pig's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block the Pig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flow Free sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 10K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Block the Pig's written reviews are positive against 84% of Flow Free's.

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, Flow Free every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block the Pig | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Aleksandrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/875165616) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Block the Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613)

A turn-based puzzle game where you strategically place hexagonal blocks to trap a runaway pig.  Advance through increasingly challenging mazes and compete on leaderboards. Unlock achievements and sharpen your spatial reasoning skills.

**Highlights:** Turn-based hex block placement, Strategic escape route blocking, Infinite random levels, Leaderboard competition, Achievement unlocking, Relaxing ambient atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321)

Connect matching colored pipes on a hexagonal grid to create a flow. Solve puzzles by pairing all colors and covering the entire board without pipes crossing. Offers hundreds of levels and daily challenges for a relaxing or timed experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid puzzles, Connect matching colors, Hundreds of free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11x11 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing and smooth animations
- 💪 Keeps the mind active and sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive patterns in later levels
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔍 Placement of UI elements could be improved
- 🔍 Excessive ads can disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Hints using themselves randomly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads causing performance issues

**Requested features**

- More new and unique puzzle packs
- Ability to disable animations
- Leaderboards and competitive modes
- Increased difficulty options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block the Pig free?

Block the Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow Free free?

Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block the Pig or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. Block the Pig averages 3.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Block the Pig or Flow Free have ads?

Both Block the Pig and Flow Free show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block the Pig or Flow Free?

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Block the Pig was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flow Free on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*