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Head-to-head

Block Crush vs BlockPuz

Block Crush 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner BlockPuz
BlockPuz 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

BlockPuz has a higher lifetime rating and offers more game variety, but both apps are heavily criticized for excessive ads, making BlockPuz a slightly better choice if you are willing to tolerate or pay to remove ads.

Full reviews: Block Crush · BlockPuz

Both Block Crush and BlockPuz are free-to-play block puzzle games with in-app purchases, but BlockPuz boasts a significantly higher lifetime rating and a larger user base. While BlockPuz offers more game variety, both apps are plagued by frequent and lengthy ads, which is the primary complaint from users.

Head to head

Features and Game Variety edge: BlockPuzR3R5R8R13
Block Crush Block Crush offers a wood block puzzle experience, with some users enjoying its challenging nature and finding it relaxing. One user mentioned two versions, with the second having 'cute little characters' in blocks R5R8R20. However, some found it childish and lacking challenge, and others reported that puzzle options disappeared R3R13.
BlockPuz BlockPuz offers a wider variety of games beyond just block puzzles, including 'screw games,' 'bus filling up games,' 'car sort,' and 'water pour' R77R85R89. Users appreciate the challenge and find it relaxing, with many enjoying the different levels and daily prizes . However, some users were disappointed by the 'bait and switch' advertising, expecting only block puzzles, and others reported losing progress or having other games disappear after reinstalling R85.
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR3R10R37R47
Block Crush Block Crush is generally described as easy to play, with clear explanations R3R47. However, users report frustrating issues like unexpected screens popping up, the game not downloading, and being interrupted by other games R10R37.
BlockPuz BlockPuz is often described as easy to pick up, with some finding it relaxing . However, many users experience significant reliability issues, including the game freezing, blocks not spinning or freezing when placed, crashing, and not loading . Some users also lost all their progress or found that other games disappeared after reinstalling .
Price/Value and Ads tieR6R7R9R12
Block Crush Block Crush is free with in-app purchases, but users overwhelmingly complain about an excessive number of ads. Ads appear frequently, often after every level, are lengthy, and interrupt gameplay R6R7R9R12. Some users were frustrated by false advertising claiming no annoying ads . The option to remove ads is available for $30 a year, which many consider too expensive, especially with automatic renewal R34. Some users couldn't find an ad-free option at all .
BlockPuz BlockPuz is also free with in-app purchases, but it faces severe criticism for ad bombardment. Users report ads appearing immediately upon loading, after every round, and being very long, sometimes lasting over 2 minutes . Some ads are described as explicit and inappropriate for children . While there's a VIP option for $2.99, some users who paid for no ads still experienced them or found the link didn't work R84R93.
Support and Updates tieR13R36R66R78
Block Crush Users of Block Crush have expressed frustration with updates, with some stating they don't want updates and prefer the game as is R36. Others reported that promised new puzzles or levels never arrived R13. There is no specific mention of direct customer support interactions.
BlockPuz BlockPuz users have reported issues with support, stating that nobody emails them back after asking questions R78. Updates have also been a point of contention, with one user disliking new music that couldn't be turned off R66. The update also reportedly ruined the game for some, making ads longer and mandatory for advancement .
Pick Block Crush if

You prefer a more focused wood block puzzle experience and are willing to tolerate frequent ads or pay a higher annual fee to remove them R20R34.

Pick BlockPuz if

You enjoy a wider variety of puzzle games beyond just block puzzles and are willing to contend with significant ad frequency and potential technical glitches, or hope that the lower VIP ad-removal option works for you R77R84R89.

Evidence note: Both apps suffer from overwhelming negative feedback regarding ads, which heavily skews recent reviews despite higher lifetime ratings. The free-to-paid asymmetry is evident, as many negative reviews stem from the friction of the free tier's ad monetization. While BlockPuz has a higher lifetime rating and more reviews, its recent feedback on ads and technical issues is very similar to Block Crush's.

Frequently asked

Do Block Crush and BlockPuz have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Block Crush and BlockPuz are heavily criticized by users for having an excessive number of ads, which are often long and appear frequently, sometimes after every level or even upon opening the app R7R19R31R40.
Can you pay to remove ads in these games?
Block Crush offers an option to remove ads for $30 a year, which some users found too expensive and problematic due to automatic renewal R34. BlockPuz mentions a VIP option for $2.99 to reduce ads, but some users reported that this link didn't work or that they still saw ads even after paying R84R93.
Which app offers more game types?
BlockPuz offers a wider variety of games beyond traditional block puzzles, including 'screw games,' 'bus filling up games,' 'car sort,' and 'water pour,' which some users enjoy R77R85R89. Block Crush primarily focuses on wood block puzzles, although one user mentioned a second version with 'cute little characters' R20.

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [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.
  6. [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
  7. [R47] Block Crush 5/5 · US Total Enjoyment: I truly enjoy playing this game. The explanations are very clear and concise. Thank you
  8. [R6] Block Crush 3/5 · US Fun: But Too many & lengthy commercials
  9. [R7] Block Crush 1/5 · US Ads!!!: Way too many ads that are slow to move on
  10. [R9] Block Crush 3/5 · US Block 👀annoying ⚠️: INTERRUPTIONS SO AGGRIVATING⚠️☣️⛔️⚠️Not worth playing!!!
  11. [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.
  12. [R36] Block Crush 3/5 · US Review: Please stop trying to update I like it as is.thank you for your service.
  13. [R66] BlockPuz 3/5 · US Musical: Please get rid of that hideous music you have added to a perfect game. This was one of my favorite game app. I once love to play it, now don’t because of the music you can’t turn off.
  14. [R78] BlockPuz 3/5 · US Rewards?: I like the games. I collect rewards every day. What do you do with the rewards? I couldn’t care less about frames or pictures. I tried to ask questions and nobody ever emails me back like they say they will. I also would like to say there are way too many ads even ads after you win the game. You have to watch before you get your 10 points for completing the game.
  15. [R19] Block Crush 2/5 · US Ad every 30 sec!!: Fun game, but had to delete it. Too many ads
  16. [R31] Block Crush 1/5 · US Ads!: The endless and long ads have made this app horrible.
  17. [R40] Block Crush 1/5 · US Fun game BUT: Way too to many ads as in one EVERY TIME you complete a level.😡👎🏼
  18. [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
  19. [R84] BlockPuz 3/5 · US Games: Too many ads per one game. I spend way more time with ads than any of the games. How can I reduce that many ads besides delete game? Does the VIP reduce ads for $2.99? I love the games. Help!! Still so many ads months later. An ad for every minute I play. Can’t get to VIP for $2.99. Link doesn’t work.
  20. [R93] BlockPuz 3/5 · US Paid for no ads: I paid for no ads and still have to watch ads? Why is that?
  21. [R20] Block Crush 5/5 · US Great (addicting): I love this so much I just maxed out on the top level 6601! Play both versions. I like the second one better than the first. First is only wood blocks. Second one has cute little characters I’m be added in the blocks that get released. So much fun!
  22. [R77] BlockPuz 4/5 · US Block puzzle: I like it and I gave you four star cause it has mini games in it. It’s a very good game.
  23. [R85] BlockPuz 2/5 · US Not game as advertised: It’s not just block puzzles. It adds in some screw games and bus filling up games. Sorry deleted the app
  24. [R89] BlockPuz 5/5 · US Very cool!: it is kinda cool and like awsome it has too much games its cool

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