Comparison

Blockwick 2 vs Reading syllables

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Reading syllables

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Blockwick 24 screens
Reading syllables4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blockwick 2 versus Reading syllables: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockwick 2Reading syllables
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKieffer 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

None

Blockwick 2

No in-app purchases

None

Reading syllables

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blockwick 2 free?
Blockwick 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reading syllables free?
Reading syllables is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blockwick 2 or Reading syllables have ads?
Reading syllables shows ads; Blockwick 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Blockwick 2 or Reading syllables?
Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Reading syllables every 14 months. Most recently, Blockwick 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Reading syllables on October 10, 2026.

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