# Blockwick 2 vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is price: Match Attack at Free against Blockwick 2's $4.99. Match Attack also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Blockwick 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Match Attack is free to download; Blockwick 2 costs $4.99 up front. Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blockwick 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockwick 2 has 103 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Blockwick 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Match Attack's.

Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, Match Attack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockwick 2 | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwick-2/id945199694/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kieffer Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293702721) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## 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


### Match Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478)

Engage in roguelike match-3 combat where tile swaps trigger attacks, defense, and healing. Collect powerful relics and build game-breaking synergies across multiple chapters. Enjoy single-player, offline gameplay with no timers or energy systems.

**Highlights:** Match tiles to attack, defend, and heal, Create powerful tile cascades, Collect over 280 synergistic relics, Progress through three distinct chapters, Unlock permanent relics through runs, Ascension tiers for increased difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Match Attack Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockwick 2 free?

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

### Is Match Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blockwick 2 or Match Attack?

Match Attack is rated higher. Blockwick 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Blockwick 2 or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Blockwick 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blockwick 2 or Match Attack?

Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Blockwick 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Match Attack on October 7, 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.*