# 1010! Block Puzzle Game vs Gridblock

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1010! Block Puzzle Game at every 2 weeks against Gridblock's every 5 months. 1010! Block Puzzle Game also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 492). Gridblock's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1010! Block Puzzle Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gridblock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gridblock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1010! Block Puzzle Game has 24K ratings behind it against 492, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of 1010! Block Puzzle Game's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gridblock's.

1010! Block Puzzle Game ships an update every 2 weeks, Gridblock every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1010! Block Puzzle Game | Gridblock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1010-block-puzzle-game/id911793120/reviews) | **[4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 492 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gram Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202264615) | [PulseFix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073314168) |

## What reviewers say

### 1010! Block Puzzle Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1010-block-puzzle-game/id911793120)

This brain teaser challenges your logic and mental capacity by combining puzzle blocks on a 10x10 board to clear lines. Enjoy endless gameplay with no color matching, just strategic placement to beat your high score. Customize your experience with special themes and skins.

**Highlights:** 10x10 puzzle board, Strategic block placement, Line clearing mechanics, No color matching, High score challenges, Special game themes, In-game skins

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Blox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Blox | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1010_removeads_a | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1650 Blox | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2650 Blox | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3400 Blox | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Blox | $19.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Blox | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and relaxing
- 🕰️ Easy to pick up and play
- 💡 Customizable themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and lags
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🤯 Forced app redirects

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces getting stuck or placed incorrectly
- Sudden app crashes
- Purchased content not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Scoring/progression system improvements
- More customization options
- Offline mode without ads


### Gridblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblock/id1025368240)

A fast-paced block-placement puzzler where you fit pieces onto a 10x10 grid. Clear full rows and columns to achieve high scores and compete globally. Enjoy endless replayability with adjustable difficulty.

**Highlights:** Block placement puzzler, 10x10 grid, Clear rows and columns, Score chaining, Global leaderboards, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 17 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 18 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 23 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme 22 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simplistic and challenging
- 👍 Good for emotional support
- 👍 Plays own music in background
- 👍 Non-violent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 New color scheme is terrible
- 👎 New "glass" blocks are disliked
- 👎 Hard to see blocks with new colors
- 👎 Paying for black background
- 👎 Ads are intrusive and frequent

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not saving to leaderboard
- Game crashes losing progress
- App points stay open and crash
- Paid version doesn't remove ads

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to old themes/colors
- Add final score display
- Remove new game pop-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1010! Block Puzzle Game free?

1010! Block Puzzle Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gridblock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1010! Block Puzzle Game or Gridblock?

Gridblock is rated higher. 1010! Block Puzzle Game averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Gridblock averages 4.6 from 492 ratings.

### Do 1010! Block Puzzle Game or Gridblock have ads?

Both 1010! Block Puzzle Game and Gridblock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1010! Block Puzzle Game or Gridblock?

1010! Block Puzzle Game ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gridblock every 5 months. Most recently, 1010! Block Puzzle Game was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gridblock on November 1, 2026.

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