# Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver vs Upland

The clearest difference is rating: Upland at 4.1 against Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver's 1.6. Upland also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 25%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upland sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Upland holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upland has 4.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver's written reviews are positive against 61% of Upland's.

Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver ships an update every 2 months, Upland weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver | Upland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-block-puzzle-solver/id902930515/reviews) | **[4.1 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upland-city-builder/id1457175587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yong Yong Khoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/902930518) | [Uplandme, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457175586) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-block-puzzle-solver/id902930515)

This tool helps solve block puzzle games by generating solutions almost instantly. Input puzzle dimensions and block information to receive a solution. It supports various grid sizes and can be used offline.

**Highlights:** Universal block puzzle solver, Generate solutions instantly, Intuitive block drawing/editing, Supports 3x3 to 12x12 dimensions, Offline usability

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Upland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upland-city-builder/id1457175587)

Build and manage real-world cities on a persistent, shared map. Trade virtual properties, design lasting structures, and run businesses in a player-driven economy. Progress never resets, and your decisions shape living neighborhoods.

**Highlights:** Real-world map city building, Persistent progress, no resets, Player-driven property trading, Design lasting structures, Run virtual businesses, Cross-platform play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| City Pass v3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small  Service Structure | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 UPX | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Service Structure | $14.49 | one-time |
| 10,000 UPX | $14.49 | one-time |
| 20,000 UPX | $28.49 | one-time |
| $20 Worth of SPARKLET | $28.49 | one-time |
| 50,000 UPX | $70.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 UPX | $142.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Potential for real-world investments
- 🕹️ Unique gameplay concept
- 🌐 Connects virtual and real-world properties

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Pay-to-progress model
- ⏱️ Slow progression for free-to-play users
- 🤖 Questionable bot/fake reviews
- 🤔 Unclear in-game mechanics
- 🔌 Performance and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Purchasing properties often fails
- Disappearing assets and lost progress
- Inconsistent and unreliable gameplay

**Requested features**

- Improved onboarding and tutorials
- More control over player movement
- Easier property acquisition for new players
- Expanded map coverage beyond US cities
- Ability to cash out earnings more easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver free?

Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Upland free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver or Upland?

Upland is rated higher. Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Upland averages 4.1 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver or Upland have ads?

Neither Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver nor Upland shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver or Upland?

Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver ships an update every 2 months, and Upland weekly. Most recently, Ultimate Block Puzzle Solver was updated on November 1, 2026 and Upland on November 3, 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.*