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Head-to-head

Color Block vs Block Out!

Color Block 4.9★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Block Out!
Block Out! 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

For a more relaxing, untimed block puzzle experience, Block Out! is the better choice, despite its own monetization issues, while Color Block struggles with overwhelming ads and stability.

Full reviews: Color Block · Block Out!

Color Block and Block Out! both offer block puzzle gameplay, but diverge significantly in user experience. Color Block is plagued by excessive ads, stability issues, and accusations of being a copycat, while Block Out! provides an ad-free experience for many but introduces frustrating timers and pay-to-win mechanics at higher levels.

Head to head

Gameplay & Features tieR2R4R6R8
Color Block Many users find Color Block to be a fun and relaxing game, but frequently note it is a 'knockoff' or 'copy' of another popular game, Block Blast R2R6. Some users desire more features like changing backgrounds or block colors, and faster point accumulation . There are also complaints about the game becoming boring or not challenging enough over time R4R8.
Block Out! Block Out! is described as fun, addictive, and a good brain workout by many players . Users appreciate the variety of levels and puzzles . However, a significant number of players find the game becomes impossible at higher levels without paying for extra time or tools R61R64. The timed gameplay is a major point of contention, with many finding it stressful and too short .
Ease of Use tieR1R3R5R12
Color Block Color Block is generally easy to understand, but the constant ad interruptions significantly detract from the user experience R1R3R12. Some users report the game being slow R5 or having issues with changing backgrounds .
Block Out! Block Out! starts out easy and fun , but many users find it becomes frustratingly difficult due to short timers and the need to spend in-game currency or real money to progress R61R64. There are also complaints about accidental spending of coins due to button placement .
Reliability edge: Block Out!R1R13R19R22
Color Block Color Block has significant reliability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes R19, ads that cannot be closed R1R28, and the app opening and closing tabs on its own R22. Some users also report the game cannot be deleted from their iPhone R13.
Block Out! Block Out! users report frequent app crashes, leading to loss of lives . Some users also experience issues with running out of lives and having to wait long timers to play again .
Price/Value edge: Block Out!R1R3R5R7
Color Block Color Block is free with in-app purchases, but many users complain about an overwhelming number of ads, even after paying for an ad-free version R1R3R5R10. There are also reports of false advertising regarding the game's content and ad frequency R7.
Block Out! Block Out! is free with in-app purchases, and many users praise it for having no ads . However, some users report ads appearing after a few levels despite claims of no ads . A major complaint is the game's pay-to-win nature, where it becomes impossible to progress without spending money on coins or extra time R61R64.
Support tieR10R19R96
Color Block Users of Color Block report difficulty contacting the developer for issues like paid ad removal not working R10 and app crashes R19.
Block Out! There is no direct feedback on Block Out!'s customer support, but users express frustration with game design choices like timers and paywalls, hoping developers will read their reviews R96.
Pick Color Block if

Pick Color Block if you are looking for a basic block puzzle game and are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads, or if you are specifically looking for a game similar to 'Block Blast' R2R6.

Pick Block Out! if

Pick Block Out! if you prefer a block puzzle game with no ads for at least the initial levels and enjoy a timed challenge, even if it might require in-app purchases for later progression .

Evidence note: Many reviews for Color Block are critical of its ad frequency and stability, with some 5-star reviews explicitly stating they rated it high only for visibility to warn others R5. This skews the lifetime rating higher than recent sentiment. For Block Out!, while many praise the lack of ads, a significant number of recent reviews contradict this, indicating ads may have been introduced or increased for some users .

Frequently asked

Do these games have ads?
Color Block is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, even for users who paid for an ad-free version R1R10R25R28. Block Out! has mixed reviews regarding ads; many users praise it for having no ads , but others report seeing ads after a few levels or false advertising about being ad-free .
Are these games free to play?
Both Color Block and Block Out! are free to download and play, but both offer in-app purchases (IAP) R10R58R61R64. Color Block's IAP primarily targets ad removal, which users report as ineffective R10R58. Block Out!'s IAP is often necessary to progress at higher levels due to timers and difficulty, leading to a 'pay-to-win' experience for some R61R64.
Are these games original?
Color Block is frequently accused by users of being a 'copy' or 'knockoff' of another game called 'Block Blast' R2R3R4R5. Block Out! does not face similar accusations of being a direct copy, though its gameplay is a common block puzzle style .

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. [R2] Color Block 5/5 · US Lots of fun: It may be the same thing as Block Blast (and is most likely a copy) but it’s very well done. Plus it’s nice for if you need to get around age restrictions for the original.
  2. [R4] Color Block 2/5 · US Not good: It’s copying block blast and is not challenging not that fun don’t recommend
  3. [R6] Color Block 3/5 · US Color block: So… just get block blast! This game is fine but it’s lowkey a knockoff! And some of the game is weird and want to be able to track my score like in real block blast. I won’t delete this but…. I like block blast better!
  4. [R8] Color Block 5/5 · US Fun: Fun, but kinda boring after a while
  5. [R1] Color Block 2/5 · US Color Block: When I can play the game, it’s great but then up pop the same ads as Block Tok and I can’t make them go away - especially the ads for upgrading the game. Very frustrating. I shut off my computer to get rid of them or I leave the game and find a game more user friendly.
  6. [R3] Color Block 3/5 · US Really bad: Too many adds knock off of block blast and it isn’t fun Do not download if you are board and developers fix this please and quickly or I will delete the app thank you but otherwise a great game
  7. [R5] Color Block 5/5 · US I voted this 5 stars so you'd see it: All of these reviews are quite frankly speaking lies saying it's a Good game . It lowkey has way too many ads it's lowkey that kids who are saying block blast is 18+ bc block blast is 13+ and way better bc it acc updates this fake copy is unoriginal and doesn't update. And the game is rlly slow don't even get me started and they say they update to fix bugs but
  8. [R12] Color Block 3/5 · US Adds: Too Many adds but it’s fun. Done
  9. [R13] Color Block 1/5 · US Fun but…: It cannot be deleted from an IPhone once it’s installed. It looks uninstalled but it’s sucking your data sitting in your system & hidden data.
  10. [R19] Color Block 1/5 · US App Crashes: Since the latest update, I can no longer play the game in classic mode. After placing two pieces, the game crashes each time I try to place a third. I tried to go to app support but didn’t see contact info.
  11. [R22] Color Block 1/5 · US Gross: Opens and closes tabs and windows. Disgusting. Even when I lock my phone.
  12. [R7] Color Block 1/5 · US False advertising: Like all the developers are doing now, this game does not play as advertised. Don’t bother getting it. I’m deleting it right away.
  13. [R10] Color Block 1/5 · US I paid for no ads, now they are back: I love this game, I find it very relaxing. The reason I went with this version is because it seems to be the only one that offers an option to pay for no ads. However, with the latest update, suddenly I have ads again and I’m not able to restore my purchase. Trying to figure out how to contact the developer.
  14. [R96] Block Out! 3/5 · US horrible: worst game i have ever played, i get that they are trying to make it challenging and fun but it is not it i horrible it gives you 1 minute to solve it and even on the very hard levels. And it is way to impossible to solve in a minute, so dev responsers pls read my review. At least do an update were it gives you 2 minutes to slove the problem’s. PLS! Anyway besides all that it is a good g
  15. [R25] Color Block 1/5 · US Deleted: Because of to many full screen ads
  16. [R28] Color Block 1/5 · US Ruined by ads: Fun is game but the ads are relentless and don’t let you close to continue, and for that I’m out!!!
  17. [R58] Color Block 1/5 · US No ads: So I paid to upgrade so I would no longer see ads, and love the game. Unfortunately I continue to get ads. Do not buy the upgrade!!
  18. [R61] Block Out! 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.
  19. [R64] Block Out! 1/5 · US Not good: It’s impossible to pass a level without paying extra for more time even simple levels

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