Comparison

Cell BloX vs ColorFold

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

Head to head
About

Cell BloX

A grid-based strategy game offering four distinct modes: Classic, Block Out, Path, and Collapse. Compete for high or low scores by strategically placing pieces to clear rows, columns, or complete paths. Supports Game Center leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Grid-based strategy gameplay
  • Four distinct game modes
  • Classic mode for high scores
  • Block Out mode for low scores
  • Path mode for color completion
  • Collapse mode for multi-path completion
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Ce11 BloX is a grid based strategy game with four different game modes. Classic mode - Go for High score • Place game pieces on an 11 x 11 grid to eliminate rows and columns. Block Out mode - Go for Low score • Place game pieces on an 8 x 8 grid to try and fill the board. Path mode - Go for High score • Place game pieces on an 10 x 10 grid to try to complete a path with the same color. Collapse mode - Go for High score • Place game pieces on an 11 x 11 grid to try to complete multiple paths from bottom to top with the same color. • Game Center support for Leaderboards. • Play for Free for as long as you like. I hope you enjoy playing Ce11 BloX NOTE: You may disable in-app-purchases on your device using the Settings application.

About

ColorFold

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle experience where you strategically fold and move colored ribbons. Solve intricate levels by filling checkpoints with the correct colors, utilizing special mechanics like overlapping, barriers, and mirrored ribbons. This game offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Folding and moving colored ribbons
  • Filling checkpoints with correct colors
  • Utilizing barriers and overlapping ribbons
  • Special mechanics like mirrored ribbons, one-way gates, and tunnels
  • 200 handcrafted levels
  • Universal app with iCloud saves
  • Taptic Engine support
Features
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ColorFold is a puzzle game that's all about folding and moving coloured ribbons - sounds easy, right? Move the ribbons in order to fill all checkpoints with the right color. Overlap ribbons, use barriers as a strategic advantage or use the mirrored ribbon, which copies your moves, to make it to the very end. Or use the new oneway-gates and tunnels to complete all levels. But I don't want to spoil it all - check it out for yourself, especially if you're into challenging puzzles! Features: - 200 handcrafted levels - Universal app with iCloud saves - Taptic Engine support - no ads - no in-app purchases Happy folding!

Screenshots

Cell BloX1 screens
ColorFold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cell BloX at Free against ColorFold's $0.99. Cell BloX also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 46%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). ColorFold's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (183 vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cell BloX is free to download; ColorFold costs $0.99 up front. Cell BloX sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ColorFold asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cell BloX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorFold has 183 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Cell BloX's written reviews are positive against 46% of ColorFold's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cell BloX versus ColorFold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCell BloXColorFold
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (183 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6183 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny AijalaMartin Pluisch

Customer experience

Cell BloX

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

ColorFold

All ratings183 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative37.0%

Bugs and requests

Cell BloX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ColorFold

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Line drawing/control often hangs or stutters
  • Undo function unreliable
  • Individual solutions not accepted
  • Obstacles (one-way gates, tunnels) don't work as intended
  • Gray line can be drawn when blue line is blocked
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  • Levels repeat or don't unlock properly
  • Ribbons get stuck, forcing level restarts
  • Level 69 (and others) seem impossible due to bugs
  • Transport icon bug in level 90
  • Ghost images when backing up a color
  • Blocks getting stuck when running over/under starting place
  • Ribbon doesn't follow finger when under another ribbon
  • Ribbon segment left on grid
  • Cannot pick up end of finished ribbon to backtrack
  • Level 0 and 1 not completable
  • Incorrect color ribbon dragged over same square before correct one
  • New rules introduced without explanation
  • When multiple ribbons cross the same square, incorrect color first prevents completion

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Improve tutorial or instructions
  • Add a 'moves used' counter with star rating
  • Add one-direction roads
  • Add bridge/tunnel mechanics (cannot turn)
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  • Add more color contrast options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cell BloX

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Pack of 3 Life Savers$0.99
  • Pack of 10 Life Savers$2.99
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  • Pack of 20 Life Savers$4.99
None

ColorFold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cell BloX free?
Cell BloX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColorFold free?
ColorFold costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cell BloX or ColorFold?
Cell BloX is rated higher. Cell BloX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ColorFold averages 4.3 from 183 ratings.
Do Cell BloX or ColorFold have ads?
Neither Cell BloX nor ColorFold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cell BloX or ColorFold?
Cell BloX ships an update every 3 weeks, and ColorFold every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cell BloX was updated on October 1, 2026 and ColorFold on September 29, 2026.

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