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Block Out!

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Block Out! is a fun and addicting puzzle game praised for its lack of ads, but many players find it becomes impossible at higher levels due to strict timers and a 'pay-to-win' design.

4.7★ lifetime (118,922) Free + in-app purchases since 2025 by GRAND GAMES OYUN VE YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 36% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Difficulty & Monetization Timer Mechanics Ad Experience Enjoyable Gameplay
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Block Out! is a block-stacking puzzle game that many users find fun, addicting, and a good brain workout. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight frustration with increasingly difficult levels, strict timers, and a perceived need to spend money to progress.

What users like

  • Many users find the game fun, addicting, and satisfying.R8R10R14R19
  • A significant number of players appreciate the absence or minimal presence of ads.R1R4R15R18
  • The game is considered a good way to pass time and a brain workout.R31R33R46R60

What users complain about

  • Levels become impossible to beat without spending money due to strict timers and limited lives.R2R3R6R21
  • The timer is a major source of stress and frustration for many players, contradicting ads that claim no time limits.R11R18R21R22
  • Some users report accidental in-app purchases due to poorly placed 'continue' buttons.R9R139
  • The game uses a 'lives' system that forces players to wait or pay to continue playing.R11R18R26R54
  • Some players report the game crashing frequently, leading to loss of lives.R5R16
  • Despite claims, some users still experience ads, contradicting developer notes and other reviews.R7R24R51R82

Latest update · v709

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

Are you ready for an update? * A brand-new Splash Screen is here to welcome you with even more fun! * Bug fixes for a smoother experience * UX improvements!

Recurring themes

Difficulty & Monetization negative
Many players find the game starts fun but quickly becomes too difficult or impossible without spending money on extra time or tools. This leads to frustration and a feeling of being forced to pay to progress, especially at higher levels.R2R3R6R21
Timer Mechanics negative
The presence of a timer on most levels is a major point of contention. Many users find it stressful, too short, and contrary to a relaxing puzzle experience. Some ads for the game are also accused of falsely claiming 'no timer'.R11R18R21R25
Ad Experience mixed
A significant number of reviews praise the game for having no ads, which is a strong positive. However, a notable minority report experiencing ads, sometimes after initial levels, or that the game's advertising about 'no ads' is false.R1R4R7R15
Enjoyable Gameplay positive
Despite the frustrations, many users genuinely enjoy the core gameplay, finding it fun, addicting, satisfying, and a good mental challenge. It's often described as a good way to pass time.R8R10R14R19

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy challenging block puzzle games and don't mind a timer, or are willing to spend money to progress through harder levels R2. It's also suitable for those who prioritize ad-free gameplay R4R15. It is NOT for players seeking a relaxing, untimed puzzle experience R64, or those who are unwilling to make in-app purchases to overcome difficulty spikes R37. Seniors who need more time to strategize may also find it frustrating .

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative, focusing heavily on the timer and monetization aspects, which contradicts the high lifetime rating. The developer's notes mention 'bug fixes' and 'UX improvements', but recent reviews still report crashes R5R16 and UX issues like accidental purchases R9R139. The 'no ads' claim in the notes is also contradicted by some recent reviews R7R24.

Frequently asked

Does Block Out! have ads?
Many users report Block Out! has no ads, which is a major positive for them R4R15, but others state they do experience ads, sometimes after the first few levels, or that the 'no ads' advertising is false R7R24R51.
Is there a timer in Block Out!?
Yes, Block Out! has a timer on most levels, which many players find too short, stressful, and a significant detractor from the game experience R21R29R64. Some ads for the game are also criticized for falsely claiming there is no timer R48.
Do you need to spend money to beat levels in Block Out!?
Many players report that at higher levels, it becomes nearly impossible to beat them without spending money on coins for more time or tools, leading to a 'pay-to-win' feeling R2R6R37R57.

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. [R8] 5/5 · US This game is really fun: This game is really fun. I’m very good for off-line games.
  2. [R10] 5/5 · US Download it now: This game is so fun honestly because I’ve been playing this for an hour and I’m still not bored like you just put blocks in the portal and you have to move stuff around it’s just it sounds boring but honestly once you give it a try it’s really addicting❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹😃😃😃😃😃🦄
  3. [R14] 4/5 · US Block out is so fun: When I downloaded this game i thought it was for kids but when I found out it was as fun and satisfying I learned it’s for everyone.4 stars
  4. [R19] 5/5 · US Game: This game is so fun!!!and addicting 😛
  5. [R1] 3/5 · US Block out: I like no ad interruption and not to hard to where you can’t enjoy the game I appreciate that
  6. [R4] 5/5 · US No ads: It’s has no ads and I love that
  7. [R15] 5/5 · US Love it, block it: I absolutely love this game it has no adds and you never get tired of it it’s awesome
  8. [R18] 4/5 · US One of the best games! (Two Issues): I really like this game, since it dosen’t features ads that can pop up after each level. It feels like a gem to the mobile game community and I respect that. However, there are two issues. So the first problem is that you need lives in order to play a level, and I don’t want to spend my coins on that. The second issue is the time, just please extent the timer.
  9. [R31] 5/5 · US I love this!: Is perfect to make time go by faster, is very occupying and is a great brain workout.
  10. [R33] 5/5 · US The most incredible game ever get it NOW!: This is literally hands-down the best game ever it’s addicting. It’s so easy and it’s a game, but you’re using your brain.
  11. [R46] 5/5 · US AMAZING: Me personally, I love this game because it puts my mind to the test, helps me focus, and tests me in a strategic way. Love, love, love this game. Not a bot I promise 😚
  12. [R60] 5/5 · US Great game: There are no ads and I can’t stop playing it. It’s a great game to waste time and fun in general
  13. [R2] 3/5 · US Impossible to win without spending money: It starts out fun but gets to a point where the levels are impossible to get passed without spending money. Time to look for a different game.
  14. [R3] 2/5 · US Was Fun - but impossible at higher levels: This game was fun, but nearly impossible to beat on a timer, even using coins to continue play, which are way, way, way too high a cost to continue.
  15. [R6] 1/5 · US Not good: It’s impossible to pass a level without paying extra for more time even simple levels
  16. [R21] 1/5 · US Not enough time: It’s impossible to complete some levels with the amount of time that they give you
  17. [R11] 3/5 · US Level 49: So like I’m on level forty nine and I had to wait 24 minutes just because I ran out of lives and it’s not relaxing it’s stressful to get like 1 minute and 15 seconds my fingers hurt and a 4y old should not do this this could damage their fingers this should be 12+ or 9+ Please fix this it should not hurt to play a game .
  18. [R22] 3/5 · US Times out: Times out too fast and no real opportunity to build up points to buy time.
  19. [R9] 3/5 · US It’s great game with minor issues: This is a fun and addictive game with great graphics! The biggest problem is the placement of the “continue for 30 seconds” button after you lose. It’s very easy to accidentally spend 900 coins also same issue with the gifts, one wrong slide and hits the time freeze. Pls fix these issues, unless it’s placed intentionally 😈
  20. [R139] 3/5 · US Play on button: That button to spend 1,000coins is placed where you’re likely to hit it when you lose a level. I feel like is strategically placed for you to accidentally hit it. I’m likely deleting the game because it’s very frustrating. There is no “are you sure?” Option.
  21. [R26] 2/5 · US The hearts: So the timer give a sense of tush but the hearts make so I don’t really want to play. Anymore every time I run out of hearts I have to wait a timer and most likely I forget about it and don’t play for like a day or two. I just don’t like that you added hearts to the game.
  22. [R54] 4/5 · US Lives and time: I rlly like this game a lot. But I don’t like how u get a certain number of lives and y can’t play a level if u don’t have enough lives. And on top of that, some levels don’t give u enough time, and then u have to pay for more time. Pls fix it or take this into consideration.
  23. [R5] 3/5 · US Game closes all the time: The game closes all the time. Very frustrating when close to beating a level.
  24. [R16] 3/5 · US Crashes very often: Nice game. App crashes a lot. Loose a life every time this happens. So MEH!
  25. [R7] 3/5 · US Block out: Too many ads.
  26. [R24] 4/5 · US Pretty awesome game!: Super fun, I enjoyed this game with some of my family members. We all enjoyed it! Only thing I was annoyed about how in the ad, it said “no ads” but after a few first levels, there were a lot of ads.
  27. [R51] 1/5 · US No adds: It says no adds but there is a bunch of adds
  28. [R82] 1/5 · US You lied about ads: You lied about ads
  29. [R25] 1/5 · US I hate tHis game: To low of a time 2:00
  30. [R29] 2/5 · US Stupid timer: Why in the world would you put a timer on this? It’s a cute game, but sometimes get distracted and have to go do something and I come back and it’s timed out. Simply stuuupid
  31. [R48] 1/5 · US No time no stress is what was advertised.: False advertising
  32. [R64] 1/5 · US Has a timer..not relaxing: It has a timer. No thanks, not relaxing.
  33. [R37] 2/5 · US Not worth your time: Fun game, good challenges, ad-free, but why do we have to pay? Some levels are impossible to beat without paying, and after paying, you might run into the same problem again. Also, nobody has time to wait for one more life, just to get wasted again if you don’t have enough in game money. Definitely not worth my time, and I wouldn’t pay for any in game money, because it’s just
  34. [R57] 3/5 · US Impossible: I LOVE this game but it is impossible to play more than 2 levels without spending money. The levels are ridiculously hard. I love a good challenge but there is no incentive to keep playing. It isn’t fun to play the same level for a week to try and pass it without spending money. And the moment you fail, the incentives you would receive goes back down to zero.

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