# Block the Pig vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is rating: Flow Free at 4.7 against Block the Pig's 3.9. Flow Free also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 50) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). Block the Pig's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block the Pig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flow Free sells 10 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, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 5.3K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Block the Pig's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's.

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, Flow Free every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## 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) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **81.8% 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 | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Highly addictive and fun
- 🧠 Deceptively strategic and difficult
- 👍 Original and fun gameplay
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and family
- ⏳ Excellent time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

-  unbalanced and unfair
- 😭 Game crashes frequently
- 😩 Ads are intrusive and frequent
- ❌ Losing a round restarts from level one
- 📱 App crashes or is broken on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Game is broken on iPhone 6+
- Rock appears in wrong location after push
- Timer on full-screen ad gets stuck

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version option
- More spaces to place blocks


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942)

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Warp paths across the board, Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of free puzzles, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 🧩 Satisfying to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads ignore sound settings
- 🔒 Progress not saved after reinstall
- 🔘 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app freezes
- Inability to close ads or return to game

**Requested features**

- More levels and packs
- Ability to connect dots through warps
- Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
- Separate names for each Flow Free game
- Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends


## 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 4.7 from 5.3K 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 November 12, 2026 and Flow Free on November 11, 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.*