Blockwick 2 vs Reading syllables
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blockwick 2
Unscramble and link blocks of the same color by moving them into touching positions. Explore a variety of unique block types and multiple levels of challenge with 160 puzzles. Enjoy a gorgeous, meditative soundtrack while you exercise your brain.
- Unscramble and link colored blocks
- Unique block types (locked, entangled, sleeping, sticky, caterpillar, hypno, flip)
- Multiple challenge levels
- 160 main puzzles
- Optional purchasable puzzle packs
- Meditative electro-ambient soundtrack
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Welcome to Blockwick 2—the next installment in the Blockwick universe. It’s up to you to unscramble the blocks and link the colors. The goal is simple. Move the shapes so that all the blocks of the same color are touching. A BEVY OF UNIQUE BLOCK TYPES - Locked blocks are bolted to the floor. - Entangled blocks are bound by quantum forces. - Sleeping blocks won’t budge until you wake them up. - Sticky blocks glom onto everything. - Caterpillar blocks are linked, slithering along as one. - Hypno blocks make other blocks go to sleep. - Flip blocks are multicolored and roll around. MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CHALLENGE You can take the easy road and simply connect all like-colored blocks. Or, for an extra challenge, you can link blocks over the mysterious symbols on the ground to attain illumination. Either way, your brain will appreciate the challenge. LOADS OF CHALLENGING CONTENT The main game has 160 puzzles of increasing difficulty. Get 144 extra puzzles for free with the easier Basics Puzzle Pack. If you’re looking for a more intense challenge, explore the purchasable Obscura Puzzle Pack with its 80 devious puzzles. A GORGEOUS MEDITATIVE SOUNDSCAPE Over 15 electro-ambient music tracks to keep your mind calm and focused while solving. Composed by David Kieffer, the soundtrack is available for purchase on Bandcamp. PRAISE FOR BLOCKWICK 2 “a serene, cerebral experience that feels every bit as transportive as the original” - Gamezebo “5/5” - AppAdvice “this puzzle game has all the trappings of an old-school handheld title with cleaned up graphics” - Time.com “solidly on the don't miss list” - JayIsGames “It’ll easily eat away at your free time.” - 148Apps.com “excellent block-sorting puzzler” - IGN “this game is gorgeous, with an elegance and aesthetic that feels thoroughly modern and light” - PocketGamer CONNECT WITH KIEFFER BROS. Web: https://kiefferbros.com
Reading syllables
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A game to learn how to read the syllables of the English language. Read the word divided into syllables and select the corresponding image. When you select the right image you can move on to the next word. Lots of different words to play and learn with.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Reading syllables at Free against Blockwick 2's $4.99. Reading syllables also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Blockwick 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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
Reading syllables is free to download; Blockwick 2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, Reading syllables every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blockwick 2 | Reading syllables |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (103 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kieffer Bros. | Raffaele Tasso |
Bugs and requests
Blockwick 2
Reported bugs
12 issues- Crashes when opening specific levels
- Game freezes up
- Confuses orientation after update
- Screen rotates with every touch
- App won't open after update
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- Achievement not reflecting
- Flip block not flipping
- Obscura purchase restore issue
- Crashes on startup
- Crashes after completing a level
- Game shuts down after solving a level
- Crashes when last game in chapter completed
Requested features
9 requests- Add more levels
- Add timer option for replay
- Sync progress across devices
- Add reset function
- More puzzles for Obscura
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- Blockwick 3
- Optimized for iPhone 6/6 Plus
- Revise sticky block mechanics
- Add dark mode option
Reading syllables
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Blockwick 2
No in-app purchases
Reading syllables
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Blockwick 2 free?
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Do Blockwick 2 or Reading syllables have ads?
Which is updated more often, Blockwick 2 or Reading syllables?
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