# Blockwick 2 vs Crookhaven

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crookhaven at daily against Blockwick 2's every 2 months. Crookhaven also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Blockwick 2 costs $4.99 and Crookhaven $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crookhaven holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 168 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Blockwick 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Crookhaven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, Crookhaven daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockwick 2 | Crookhaven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwick-2/id945199694/reviews) | **[4.3 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 71.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 190 MB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kieffer Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293702721) | [Fire Maple Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446763739) |

## What reviewers say

### Blockwick 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwick-2/id945199694)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
- 😌 Relaxing and stimulating
- 🚀 Smooth performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔄 Screen rotation bugs
- 😩 Frustrating sticky blocks
- 🧱 Unbalanced difficulty
- 🤏 Small buttons/UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening specific levels
- Game freezes up
- Confuses orientation after update
- Screen rotates with every touch
- App won't open after update

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add timer option for replay
- Sync progress across devices
- Add reset function
- More puzzles for Obscura


### Crookhaven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in a charming seaside town. Decipher cryptic clues and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters.

**Highlights:** Treasure hunt adventure, Decipher cryptic clues, Uncover lost pirate fortune, Explore a seaside town, Engage with intriguing characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 🤔 Engaging puzzles and mysteries
- 🕹️ Fun and immersive gameplay
- 🕰️ Lengthy and satisfying experience
- 🎮 Charming and nostalgic Fire Maple style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Overly large and confusing map
- 🔁 Repetitive fetch quests and back-and-forth
- 🤖 Obvious use of AI-generated art
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 💰 Expensive for an older-style point-and-click game

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues on launch
- Inventory item display glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to teleport between locations
- More intuitive map with location markers
- Clearer objectives and less backtracking
- Option to disable AI-generated art
- Improved performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockwick 2 free?

Blockwick 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crookhaven free?

Crookhaven costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blockwick 2 or Crookhaven?

Crookhaven is rated higher. Blockwick 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Crookhaven averages 4.3 from 168 ratings.

### Do Blockwick 2 or Crookhaven have ads?

Neither Blockwick 2 nor Crookhaven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blockwick 2 or Crookhaven?

Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Crookhaven daily. Most recently, Blockwick 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Crookhaven on October 16, 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.*
