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Block Crush vs Block Puzzle ·

Block Crush 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Block Crush
Block Puzzle · 4.5★ · Free to download 55

Block Crush offers a more challenging and varied gameplay experience, but both apps are heavily criticized for excessive ads and false advertising regarding their actual gameplay.

Full reviews: Block Crush · Block Puzzle ·

Block Crush and Block Puzzle · are both block puzzle games that receive mixed reviews, primarily due to an overwhelming number of ads and discrepancies between advertised gameplay and the actual game. Block Crush generally offers more challenge and variety, while Block Puzzle · struggles with unclear instructions and perceived unfairness.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Block CrushR3R5R8R13
Block Crush Block Crush is praised for being fun, challenging, and addictive, with some users enjoying the variety of puzzles and even cute characters in different versions R5R8. However, some find it childish and too easy, with a lack of challenge R3. There are also complaints about puzzle options disappearing R13.
Block Puzzle · Block Puzzle · is noted for being enjoyable and good for keeping the brain sharp . However, many users express disappointment that the game does not match the advertised gameplay, particularly regarding falling blocks or specific puzzle types R61R64. Some find it boring or too slow .
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: Block CrushR9R10R33R43
Block Crush Users generally find Block Crush easy to play, with clear explanations . However, frequent interruptions from ads and pop-ups wanting users to download other games significantly detract from the experience R9R10R33R43.
Block Puzzle · Block Puzzle · is described as having good graphics and sounds . However, many users report a lack of instructions or clear goals, making it difficult to understand how to play or win . Some also mention issues with game ending prematurely or not being able to move pieces as desired .
Reliability and Stability tieR13R37R53R88
Block Crush Some users report issues with Block Crush not downloading or unexpected screens popping up during play R37R53. There are also complaints about puzzle options disappearing R13.
Block Puzzle · Block Puzzle · has complaints about the game ending prematurely and not being able to win after a certain level, suggesting potential reliability issues R88. Users also mention being forced to download new games to continue playing .
Price and Value (Ads/IAP) tieR6R7R12R15
Block Crush Block Crush is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long and frequent ads, often appearing after every level or every 30 seconds R6R7R12R15. Some users mention a $30/year subscription to remove ads, which they find too expensive and note it's an auto-renewal R34. There are also complaints of false advertising claiming no annoying ads R28.
Block Puzzle · Block Puzzle · also faces significant criticism for too many ads, which some users feel make the game hard to solve or take longer than the actual gameplay R106. Users express a willingness to pay for an ad-free version, but note the lack of such an option R108.
Pick Block Crush if

You are looking for a block puzzle game with potentially more challenge and variety, and you are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads or consider a paid subscription R5R8.

Pick Block Puzzle · if

You want a relaxing block puzzle game that can help keep your brain sharp, and you don't mind the possibility of a different game than what was advertised .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of reviews complaining about ads and false advertising, which heavily skews recent user sentiment. The lifetime ratings are higher than what recent reviews might suggest. The 'free vs paid' asymmetry is relevant as both are free to download but heavily monetize through ads, leading to frustration from non-paying users.

Frequently asked

Are Block Crush and Block Puzzle · free to play?
Both Block Crush and Block Puzzle · are free to download and play, but users frequently report an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay R6R7R12R106.
Can I remove ads in Block Crush or Block Puzzle ·?
Block Crush offers an option to remove ads for $30 a year, though some users find this price too high and dislike the auto-renewal R34. For Block Puzzle ·, users express a desire for an ad-free version but reviews do not indicate such an option is available R108.
Do these games match their advertisements?
Many users for both Block Crush and Block Puzzle · report that the actual gameplay does not match what is shown in their advertisements, leading to disappointment and frustration R4R28R61R64.

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. [R3] Block Crush 3/5 · US Block crush wood puzzle: Find this game childish and easy compared to game it replaced. Graphics nice but no challenge so far.
  2. [R5] Block Crush 5/5 · US Block Crush: Wood Block Puzzle: A really great new puzzle that will challenge the mind and become more intelligent!
  3. [R8] Block Crush 5/5 · US Block Crush: Wood BlockPuzzle: The game is very fun and challenging. I could play it for hours!
  4. [R13] Block Crush 1/5 · US What Happened?: I really enjoyed this game. Then 90% of the different puzzle options stopped, saying new puzzles/levels were coming soon, and they never have. How disappointing!
  5. [R9] Block Crush 3/5 · US Block 👀annoying ⚠️: INTERRUPTIONS SO AGGRIVATING⚠️☣️⛔️⚠️Not worth playing!!!
  6. [R10] Block Crush 1/5 · US Bad Game: Go away don’t want to play your game. I was already playing a game and you popped up. Go away.
  7. [R33] Block Crush 3/5 · US I quit: If you do not STOP the insistent asking me to upgrade, I will stop playing your games altogether!
  8. [R43] Block Crush 1/5 · US This is a fun game, but…: This is a really fun game if you could get past the constant pop-ups wanting you to download a bunch of other games. This occurs after every level, and I’m getting to the point where I’m gonna delete this game. If I didn’t download it the first 40 times that I saw it, you can bet I will never download it now.
  9. [R37] Block Crush 1/5 · US Frustrating: Won’t download the game. It’s a hit or miss if it let’s me download the game FRUSTRATING
  10. [R53] Block Crush 1/5 · US Strange during play: Strange unexpected screens pop up and cannot get back to the game.
  11. [R88] Block Puzzle · 1/5 · US Can’t win: After a certain level, there is no way to win. The score to beat keeps changing and the round is never ending
  12. [R6] Block Crush 3/5 · US Fun: But Too many & lengthy commercials
  13. [R7] Block Crush 1/5 · US Ads!!!: Way too many ads that are slow to move on
  14. [R12] Block Crush 3/5 · US Great game: Love the game but there are an incredible amount of ads. Which is very annoying when you’re in the mood to play a game. I can handle it easier if you could cut those ads back a little.
  15. [R15] Block Crush 3/5 · US Too many adds: I understand some adds if you don’t pay for no adds but this is too many.
  16. [R106] Block Puzzle · 1/5 · US Too many ads: Looking for another block game, I get one game and then 2 ads, long ads. Deleting
  17. [R34] Block Crush 1/5 · US Ads Ads and more Ads: This would be a really terrific game, were it not for the ridiculous number of ads. And if you wish to remove the ads, it’s $30 a year. I have no problem spending a nominal amount for a game that I enjoy. I believe developers should reap the rewards of their creativity. But not only is $30 a bit much, if you sign up you’re signing up to an automatic renewal every year. That’s
  18. [R108] Block Puzzle · 3/5 · US Need an ad-free version: I’m willing to pay a significant fee for no ads on this game… I don’t know why there is no ability for this…
  19. [R4] Block Crush 2/5 · US Bait and switch: Ad has different game you never get to play.
  20. [R28] Block Crush 1/5 · US False Advertising: You advertised this as having no annoying ads and that is not true.
  21. [R61] Block Puzzle · 2/5 · US Bah: Where in the app is the game in the ad?
  22. [R64] Block Puzzle · 1/5 · US Game Play: This game does NOT play anything like the your ad shows. You should fix your ad or fix the game. You’re deceitful!!!!!!!

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