Block Jam alternatives
Block Jam users often seek alternatives due to excessive ads, game-breaking bugs, and frustrating difficulty spikes. Alternatives like Block Blast! and Block Out! offer different experiences, from ad-free play to unique gameplay mechanics, catering to various player preferences.
Why users look for alternatives to Block Jam
- Many users are frustrated by the high frequency and length of ads, which often appear after every round or interrupt gameplay, making the experience less enjoyable.R3R6R12R15
- Players report numerous technical issues, including the game not opening or loading, freezing, crashing, and lagging.R5R8R10R20
- Recent updates have negatively impacted the game experience for some, with complaints about new dramatic visuals, emojis, fireworks, and changes to level design and character appearances.R1R7R13R16
- Users find some levels become impossibly difficult without spending money, leading to frustration and a feeling of being forced to pay to progress.R9R19R27R34
- The option to remove ads for $8 is considered expensive, especially since some users who paid for ad removal still experienced ads.R6R15R22
- Inconsistent mechanics regarding watching ads for extra moves versus needing to buy coins frustrate players, with the game sometimes switching options mid-game.R4R18
The alternatives
Block Blast! offers an addictive block-placing puzzle experience that some users find more fun and strategic R55R63. It includes a unique feature allowing players to upload their own photos to play with R55R60.
Better for: This game is better for players who enjoy strategic block puzzles and appreciate personalization features like using their own photos R55R60R63. However, it still has issues with frequent ads, including ads even after declining a revive option R53.
Color Block Jam is a well-made and entertaining puzzle game with cute graphics, but it is plagued by excessive ads and short timers on levels R67R70R73R75. Some users report issues with rewards not being provided and the game freezing on levels with time bombs .
Better for: This alternative is suitable for players who enjoy timed block puzzles and don't mind frequent ads, or those who find the core gameplay entertaining despite its flaws R67R70R73. It might not be ideal for players who dislike energy-based games or microtransactions .
Head-to-head: Block Jam vs Color Block JamBlock Out! offers engaging and challenging gameplay that some users find very addictive R80R92. A significant advantage is that some users report it has no annoying ads R86. However, many levels become very difficult, often requiring real money to progress, and players dislike the presence of timers R79.
Better for: Block Out! is better for players who enjoy a challenge and prefer an ad-free experience, provided they are willing to contend with potentially high difficulty levels that may push them towards in-app purchases R79R86. It's not for those who dislike time limits or feel forced to spend money .
Head-to-head: Block Jam vs Block Out!Traffic Puzzle is an addicting game with challenging levels that many users enjoy and play for years R103R106. However, it is heavily criticized for extremely long ads, sometimes lasting over a minute, and a lack of new levels after players complete all existing ones R95R99. Some users who paid for 'no ads' still received them .
Better for: This game is best for players who enjoy match-3 puzzles with a traffic theme and are looking for a long-term game, provided they are patient with very long ads or are willing to risk paying for ad removal that might not work R95R99R103. It's not for those who quickly finish games or dislike repetitive content once all levels are cleared R103.
Head-to-head: Block Jam vs Traffic PuzzleBlock Away is described as a relaxing and fun brain teaser, with some users enjoying its easy pace R108R117. However, it is severely criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, including "coffee breaks" that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating and unplayable for many R107R109.
Better for: Block Away might appeal to players looking for a simple, relaxing brain teaser who have a very high tolerance for frequent and intrusive ads, including those that interrupt gameplay R107R109. It is not suitable for anyone who dislikes constant interruptions or feels forced to watch ads R107R109.
Head-to-head: Block Jam vs Block AwayYou should stick with Block Jam if you find the game calming and fun, enjoy the cute characters, and don't mind the current level of ads or are able to play without encountering the reported bugs and difficulty spikes .
Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R3] Block Jam 3/5 stars: i’ve gave this game 3/5 stars because of the ads
- [R6] Block Jam ADS: Great game but the long dragging ads just makes me not want to play. And to remove the ads will cost you $8 which is pretty ridiculous coz it’s just to remove the ads, no other perks included. It also glitches and doesn’t recognize that a color is matched and it’ll force you to either pay or see another dragging ad. I’d play it more if these issues weren’t the case.
- [R12] Block Jam Complaint: Way too many adds I wish there wasn’t an add after every round.
- [R15] Block Jam Frustrated: Good fun cute game. BUT, since it’s clearly ripping off candy crush then it should at least go more levels b4 getting impossible to win difficult! Plus the advertising is annoying & as this game so clearly steals from candy crush, the there should be NO advertising or OPTIONAL advertising & certainly NO ADDITIONAL COST to have NO ADVERTISING! 3 stats is generous considering…
- [R5] Block Jam Game won’t open: Hi not sure if you’re aware but it seems the game won’t open. It just does the little spinney thingy in the corner. Thanks for reading this, I really like the game, it’s just challenging enough and the blockies are really cute!
- [R8] Block Jam Game won’t load: Is there a glitch with the game? This is the second day it will not load despite uninstalling and reinstalling. Please help! Thank you!
- [R10] Block Jam Won’t Load After Upgrade: Very disappointed the game Wii not upload. If I reinstall I Wii lose my coins and progress
- [R20] Block Jam Super cute game!: I’m a newer player and I’m really liking it! My only complaint is that, I went to look at the cards for the first time, and I’m not able because the game keeps freezing. I can only hear the music and am unable to do anything. Please help.
- [R1] Block Jam Big thumbs down to the update!!: Getting rid of the emojis made it ever so slightly less annoying, but until you get rid of all the confetti that shoots in from the side after each set of blocks are matched, your usage metrics will continue to tank!!! The longer you wait to fix this, the more likely users will lose interest and not return when it’s removed. :(
- [R7] Block Jam NO! To the latest update.: Too much! I feel like I’m going to have a seizure every time I play. Seriously. That’s not an overstatement or just to prove a point. And it’s too bad. I’ve played and loved this game for awhile.
- [R13] Block Jam Hate the update: This has been my go-to game for a very long time but the last updates SUCK! The blast cloud is unnecessarily dramatic and it covers the board every damn piece you collect, the emoji faces and fireworks are so dumb, and the levels are not nearly as good as the older ones. I paid for this game so I expect the standard to be consistent but it's going downhill.
- [R16] Block Jam Meh: New update ruins the experience of the game. Stupid emojis popping up randomly.
- [R9] Block Jam Current level: Up until now I have really enjoyed the game; however, after $30 and 3 days stuck on the same level I am really disappointed and no longer interested in completing the challenges. Sad cause I was really excited to play each day…
- [R19] Block Jam Too hard: The levels I have encountered ended up being impossible to complete unless you pay money to beat said levels, I have been stuck on level 681 for hours and the game barely gives me anything to help me out. It wasn’t even labeled a hard level in-game but it felt way too stressful than the actual hard levels.
- [R27] Block Jam Wins: So hard to earn coins. Not fun like it used to be. Spending less and less time on this game. Getting ready to delete.
- [R34] Block Jam Annoying: The game is fun until it pretty much forces you to pay to get to the higher levels starting at level 24
- [R22] Block Jam Disappointed: I paid for the “No Ads” version and continued getting bombarded with ads. I contacted Voodoo who initially appeared to be concerned and willing to assist. However, they were constantly asking questions about when I was seeing ads and asked me to verify the purchase. I never got a response when I sent screenshots of the ads. I contacted Apple and got my money back.
- [R4] Block Jam I can’t watch ads: I play this game for a few months then I stopped and started I played again for a few months. Never once bought anything as soon as I bought one set of coins. I can no longer go back to watching videos to bypass needing to use coins so the game wants me buy coins so I can get past things. I tried it a few times maybe it’s a glitch. I don’t know, but I went through a level where
- [R18] Block Jam Pick one: I really do love this game. Why it’s only getting 3 stars is the constant flip flopping from either being able to watch an add to get an extra space or having to buy extra coins to use to get that space. Pick one option and stick with it. It literally switched as I was in the middle of a game.
- [R55] Block Blast! Second time downloading it: I had to run it back with this one. And this time its a lot more fun that the first time. Especially how they added the option to play with your own photos which is nice touch to the game. Love the game. Btw..I dont leave reviews on games so this says a lot about how good this game is truly.
- [R60] Block Blast! Block Blast: its so fun you can even upload a picture!
- [R63] Block Blast! Free Entertainment: I downloaded this game to stay entertained on a 7 hour drive, and it blew me away with the addictive nature of strategically placing the blocks to clear the board, in turn collecting a nice 1500 bonus points! After playing for numerous hours, my phone hadn’t heated up and my battery percentage hardly dropped! (Could be because it’s a brand new base iPhone 17 as I don’t need the
- [R53] Block Blast! Would be fun, but too many ads: This game is very fun, when you actually get to play it. There are so many ads. You click something, ad, you lose, ad, you lose and say you don’t want to watch an ad to revive, and they give you an ad anyways. What’s the point in saying no to ads if they’re gonna give me ads anyways? This is absurd, and such a cash grab.
- [R67] Color Block Jam Not enough time: This game is well made and fun, but the timer is just way too short on most of the levels. Unless there’s a way to adjust that in the settings, I think I’ll have to delete the app
- [R70] Color Block Jam Fun but Ads: This game is pretty entertaining I’m around level 430 but a lot of the levels are so easy I get them done in under a minute and since there’s a ad after every round no matter how long you took each round I start to get more ad time then game time
- [R73] Color Block Jam Great play horrible ads: I’m always ok with some ads but this game is unbelievable how much ads just make it unplayable. That said the levels are pretty nice to play if it weren’t for the constant ads to move from one level to another
- [R75] Color Block Jam 🤨 why is there a timer: I have one question why is it that when the ad came up for this game there was no timer but when u actually download and play the game there is a timer?
- [R80] Block Out! SO GOOD!: I never have to get a new game again! I love it 😻
- [R92] Block Out! Like and Frustrated: The game is very engaging but it is very hard to remove all the blocks on the first try of the hard and super hard levels. The helps … like the extra time is not enough. I wish there were more opportunities to get help aids or extra time as you beat levels on your 1st attempt. But, other than the frustration it challenges you keep trying . Good job on creating the game.
- [R86] Block Out! Es increíble: Me gusto mucho este juego desde el día 1 que lo descargué, me encanta pasar el rato jugando y lo mejor de todo es que no tiene esos fastidioso anuncios, lo recomiendo mucho
- [R79] Block Out! Absolutely terrible.: Can’t win without paying money, don’t download
- [R103] Traffic Puzzle Game is addicting, when will you be adding more levels?: **update may 2025** Looks like we aren’t getting any more levels are we? Still sitting in the same spot we were in when I wrote this a long time ago. What’s going on?? *Update* There hasn’t been a new challenge round or new levels added for the past week! I hope you guys aren’t abandoning this game! I put way too much time in for it to end
- [R106] Traffic Puzzle More Levels Please!: I’ve been playing this game for a couple of years. I love it! Some levels are harder than others but I love the challenge. The best part is having the 2 challenges to complete when you run out of turns.
- [R95] Traffic Puzzle Ads: The ads in this game frequently last longer than a minute, fun challenging game, but the ads make it less enjoyable
- [R99] Traffic Puzzle Way Long Ads: The game may be fun, but 60% of your time will be watching the longest ads of any game out there. I understand that ads are important to pay for the game, but this game has the longest ads I’ve ever seen and way too many of them. Not worth the game.
- [R108] Block Away Block Away - Tap Out Puzzle: Este juego me encanta
- [R117] Block Away I like this one: This game is relaxing. Easy so far no stress. Just a good little brain teaser. Haven’t heard the sound but something soft and easy would be good
- [R107] Block Away Too many ads: An ad every three seconds during game play. Terrible idea. I deleted the app.
- [R109] Block Away Could be better: I’m really wanting to enjoy this game, but I keep getting interrupted with ads, right in the middle of play, so right now, I’m looking for another game like this one that doesn’t interrupt my game play and destroy my focus. The solution is simple: rather than annoy players, offer incentives for them to watch ads. Offer extra colors or different sound effects as rewards for watchin
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