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Candy Block Puzzle Blitz

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Candy Block Puzzle Blitz is a free, addictive block puzzle game similar to Tetris, but it is heavily criticized for an excessive number of intrusive ads, frequent crashes, and a lack of key features like block rotation.

⚠ Not updated in 26 months, this app may be abandoned
4.5★ lifetime (5,800) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by 玉涛 刘 recent negative 21% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads Bugs & Performance Gameplay Mechanics Mental Engagement Sound Issues
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.5★ lifetime average

Candy Block Puzzle Blitz is a free block puzzle game that many users find addictive and good for mental sharpness. However, recent reviews highlight significant issues including an overwhelming number of ads, game-breaking bugs, and a lack of expected features like block rotation, leading to a decline in user satisfaction.

What users like

  • Addictive and fun gameplayR5R6R89R42
  • Helps keep the mind sharp and with memory skillsR3R12
  • Relaxing and colorful aestheticR18R187R234R36
  • Similar to Tetris, appealing to fans of the genreR7R156

What users complain about

  • Excessive and intrusive advertisements, often with sound, interrupting gameplayR37R20R66R213
  • Game frequently crashes, freezes, or does not work at allR2R4R217R247
  • Blocks cannot be rotated, making gameplay more difficult and less strategic than similar gamesR8R156R177R192
  • No option to purchase an ad-free versionR74R162R44
  • Ads can be inappropriate or politicalR17R153R195
  • Game is perceived as unfairly difficult or programmed to make players loseR24R127R179R188
  • Sound issues, including ads playing sound even when game sound is off, or game sound disappearingR66R35R216R379
  • Game is not like Tetris despite misleading graphics, lacking features like falling blocks or shape variationR1R198R204R211
  • Does not save progress when switching phonesR26

Latest update · v4.0.5

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Recurring themes

Ads negative
The most frequent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads, appearing after every game, sometimes during gameplay, and often with unmuted sound. Many users find them disruptive and frustrating, leading to uninstalls.R37R20R66R74
Bugs & Performance negative
Numerous users report the game crashing, freezing, or simply not working, especially after re-downloading or during ad interruptions. This directly contradicts the developer's notes claiming 'Bug fixes and performance improvements'.R2R4R217R247
Gameplay Mechanics mixed
While many find the game fun and addictive, a significant number are disappointed that blocks cannot be rotated, making it less strategic and more frustrating than expected, especially for those anticipating a Tetris-like experience. Some also feel the game is unfairly difficult or designed to make players lose.R1R7R8R24
Mental Engagement positive
Users appreciate the game for its ability to keep the mind sharp, help with memory skills, and provide a relaxing, enjoyable experience.R3R12R18R36
Sound Issues negative
Reviewers report problems with game sounds, including ads playing loudly even when game sound is off, unexpected music, or a complete lack of sound after updates.R35R66R216R260

Who it's for

This game is for casual players who enjoy block puzzle games similar to Tetris and are looking for a free, mentally engaging distraction R3R7R12. It is not for users who are easily frustrated by frequent ads, game crashes, or the inability to rotate blocks R37R4R8.

Evidence note: The sample of recent reviews skews heavily negative, particularly regarding ads and bugs, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. This indicates a significant decline in user experience over time, possibly due to the app being abandoned (last updated 26.4 months ago).

Frequently asked

Is Candy Block Puzzle Blitz like Tetris?
While the app's graphics may suggest a Tetris-like experience, many users report that it is not, primarily because blocks cannot be rotated and they do not fall from the top R1R198R204.
Are there many ads in Candy Block Puzzle Blitz?
Yes, there are a significant number of ads, with many users reporting them appearing after every game, sometimes during gameplay, and often with sound, leading to frustration R37R20R66R213.
Can you pay to remove ads in Candy Block Puzzle Blitz?
No, according to multiple reviews, there is no option available to purchase an ad-free version of the game R74R162R44.
Does Candy Block Puzzle Blitz have bugs or performance issues?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate frequent issues such as the game crashing, freezing, or not working at all, despite developer notes claiming bug fixes R2R4R217R247.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] 5/5 · US It’s fun!: This game is lots of fun
  2. [R6] 5/5 · US Candy block puzzle: Good game!
  3. [R89] 3/5 · US Love/Hate: Addicting! Too many ads!!
  4. [R42] 5/5 · US Candy Block: Love this game. I play it every day and sometimes all day. Very addictive. 😀
  5. [R3] 5/5 · US Bronco: Great game for keeping mind sharp. Also helps with memory skills & memeory loss.
  6. [R12] 5/5 · US Keeps the mind sharp: Makes you really try to figure it out
  7. [R18] 5/5 · US Relaxing: Enjoyable game. Very relaxing!
  8. [R187] 3/5 · US Colorful and relaxing: Like the colorful rounded boxes. Takes thought but is also relaxing.
  9. [R234] 3/5 · US FABULOUS COLORS ❤️💛💚💙💜: ....but a lot-a lot-a lot of ads! I keep playing as the colors make me happy!
  10. [R36] 5/5 · US Kay’s opinion 😀: Fun! Relaxing! Thanks
  11. [R7] 5/5 · US My Review: If you like, or even, love, Tetris, then you will like, or, maybe even, love this game because it is just like Tetris!!!
  12. [R156] 3/5 · US Fun but Frustrating: Reminds me of Tetris, but you can’t rotate the pieces. Also, you have to use all three pieces before you can get more.
  13. [R37] 3/5 · US Too many adds: It could be a good game but too many adds! Every time you finish a game you can’t just continue to another because it’s an add everytime. Very annoying.
  14. [R20] 1/5 · US Too many: It’s too many advertisements and I have to exit out the whole game because some of the ads don’t give me the option to exit
  15. [R66] 3/5 · US Addictive, but . . .: Soooo frustrating. I turn the sound off, but ads still have sound unless I turn the sound off my WHOLE phone (ringer). I may delete the game.
  16. [R213] 3/5 · US Good game, lot of ads: I really like the game, but the ads are TOO MUCH. They pop up every time you exit the game or start a new round (which is frequent). If the ads could be cut down to every other round or something it would be 4 or 5 stars.
  17. [R2] 1/5 · US Latest version does not work: Please fix it
  18. [R4] 5/5 · US The game doesn’t work: I love this game and it’s very nostalgic. I redownloaded this app and nothing happens but the game starts trying to show me a tutorial and it crashes and freezes and I can’t move anything or do anything and I keep restarting the app but it still don’t work so please fix this. Have a good day and may god love and bless you
  19. [R217] 3/5 · US Ok, but .....: I suffer from insomnia, so I watch for apps/games that get me thru the nights sometimes. This one does that but has LOTS of annoying bugs ( freezing games to run too many ads, then putting blocks in the wrong place, or just starting a new game). Doesn’t bug me enough to quit playing ..... for now.
  20. [R247] 3/5 · US Addictive game but ...: Fun game and addictive to get better scores. The ads and promotion are frequent. The current version at times will freeze the game to promote ads or put blocks in the wrong places and sometimes create a blank screen. Occasionally the current game will be lost.
  21. [R8] 4/5 · US Great just missing 1 thing: Great game I just wish you could turn the blocks
  22. [R177] 3/5 · US Not what I thought it was: I didn’t realize the blocks didn’t rotate.
  23. [R192] 2/5 · US Blocks: Blocks are all big and you can’t turn them into another position, so you can never get to far into the game.
  24. [R74] 3/5 · US Candy block: Having ads is a pain!!! I am willing to pay a little for no ads!!!!!!
  25. [R162] 3/5 · US Good game.: It’s a pretty good game, but I hate ads. This game doesn’t give you the option to purchase it ad-free. Stuck with them in between every round. So irritating.
  26. [R44] 4/5 · US Fun but ads are annoying.: They should offer an option to purchase game without ads.
  27. [R17] 1/5 · US Biden advertisements: I can do without the political stuff. I mean really? Trump 2020!
  28. [R153] 1/5 · US Deleted bc of ads: Liked the game, but the content of the ads was annoying.
  29. [R195] 1/5 · US Beware of Inappropriate Ads: The game is fine but the ads that play can be completely inappropriate. So much so I am deleting the game because I have two young kids. Disappointing. I don’t mind ads but inappropriate ones are unacceptable.
  30. [R24] 2/5 · US Hard: Hard game
  31. [R127] 1/5 · US No way to be good at it: Piece come out in ways to make you lose no thought can be put in to the game
  32. [R179] 1/5 · US Delete it: Nasty game, programmed to make you lose, no logic just dumb luck on pieces given
  33. [R188] 3/5 · US Candy Block Puzzle Blitz: Fun, but impossible to win. You can only try to improve your score which isn’t easy.
  34. [R35] 1/5 · US Sounds: All of a sudden this crazy “Lets go!” And music comes on. I have the sound turned off This is annoying!!
  35. [R216] 1/5 · US Annoying Loud Ads: Don’t really mind the ads, the game is free I understand the need for ads. However I HATE that they have sound and you can’t turn all them off at once, have to silence each one every time.
  36. [R379] 3/5 · CA No sound: Good game, but ever since one of the more recent iPhone updates there has been no sound in the game??
  37. [R1] 2/5 · US Not like the graphic & same as 20 other games: The main App graphic blatantly represents a version of Tetris, but it’s not at all that. It’s also identical to like 20 other games. It just has prettier colors than the others. Also the other similar games at least give more shape variation, like rotating the shapes. Maybe you have to play a lot more of this to get those, but it’s just more boring t
  38. [R198] 1/5 · US Not worth the time: The demo Portrays it to be like Tetris where the blocks for randomly from the top and you are able to rotate them around. That is not how this game is played it all
  39. [R204] 1/5 · US Disappointing: The highlight of the game was deceiving. I thought it would be similar to Tetris but unfortunately it wasn’t. The constant ads are annoying and interrupt playing the game.
  40. [R211] 2/5 · US Too many limitations: Not enough options example makes it look like Tetris it is nothing like Tetris
  41. [R26] 2/5 · US Needs progress: I like this game I play it all the time, but now that I have gotten a new phone my progress cannot be restored. I wish this problem would be fixed.
  42. [R260] 3/5 · GB Sound issue.: I like the game, but there’s this sound that makes me feel like I’ve lost, it’s one of the noses from when you make blocks disappear, it’s very low pitched so plz in an upcoming update remove the sound thx u. But over all I’m very happy with the game thx u for reading :D

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store