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Head-to-head

Block Out! vs Water Sort Puzzle

Block Out! 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Water Sort Puzzle
Water Sort Puzzle 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Water Sort Puzzle is slightly better for casual play due to its more relaxing nature, but both apps suffer from aggressive monetization strategies that detract from the user experience.

Full reviews: Block Out! · Water Sort Puzzle

Both Block Out! and Water Sort Puzzle are free-to-play puzzle games with in-app purchases, but they approach monetization differently. Block Out! uses timers and lives to push purchases, while Water Sort Puzzle relies heavily on frequent and long ads, with a high price to remove them.

Head to head

Gameplay & Enjoyment edge: Water Sort PuzzleR1R4R5R6
Block Out! Block Out! is described as fun, addicting, and a good brain workout, with users enjoying the block-moving puzzle aspect R5. However, many find the game becomes impossible at higher levels without spending money due to restrictive timers and limited lives R1R4R6R13. Some users also dislike the introduction of certain game elements like 'cards' R10 or find the openings hard to see .
Water Sort Puzzle Water Sort Puzzle is widely praised as relaxing, fun, and a good way to keep the mind busy . Users enjoy the challenge of sorting colors and find it a good time-passer . Some recent updates have negatively impacted the experience, with users disliking new graphics and 3D bottles .
Monetization & Value tieR1R2R3R4
Block Out! Block Out! users frequently complain about the need to spend money to progress, citing high costs for coins to continue play R1R4R6. The game uses a 'lives' system that forces waiting or spending R17R19. Some users also report accidental purchases due to button placement R15. There's conflicting feedback on ads, with some claiming 'no ads' R2R3R14R17 while others experience 'too many ads' or ads after a few levels .
Water Sort Puzzle Water Sort Puzzle is heavily criticized for an 'awful amount of ads' that appear after every level, every restart, or even during gameplay R61R67. Many find the ads too long R67. The price to remove ads, typically $19.99, is considered 'way higher than most games' and 'overpriced' R61R67R73. Some users who paid for ad removal still experienced ads R79.
Ease of Use & Reliability tieR9R13R15R16
Block Out! Block Out! users report issues with the game closing frequently R9, leading to frustration and loss of lives. Some find the timer stressful and too short R13R16R17. There are also complaints about accidental spending of coins due to button placement R15.
Water Sort Puzzle Water Sort Puzzle has reports of ads causing glitches, requiring users to shut down and restart the app . Some users experienced their phone heating up significantly while playing . There are also complaints about losing progress when switching devices, as there's no option to save progress . A common issue is accidentally spending coins on extra glasses due to button placement .
Features & Content tieR5R10R17R19
Block Out! Block Out! is praised for being good for offline play R5 and offering a variety of levels and puzzles . However, some users dislike specific game elements like 'cards with plants' R10 and the 'lives' system R17R19. There's also a concern about inappropriate names on the leaderboard .
Water Sort Puzzle Water Sort Puzzle offers a simple, engaging sorting mechanic . Recent updates have removed custom flasks, variety of colors, and backgrounds, disappointing long-time players . The game is also noted as potentially difficult for colorblind individuals due to similar dark shades . Some users find the game repetitive at higher levels .
Pick Block Out! if

You prefer a block-puzzle game with a timer and don't mind the 'lives' system, or if you are willing to pay to avoid progression walls R5R17R19.

Pick Water Sort Puzzle if

You are looking for a relaxing color-sorting puzzle and can tolerate a very high frequency of ads, or are willing to risk a high one-time payment for ad removal .

Evidence note: Reviews for both apps are heavily skewed towards monetization issues, with Block Out! focusing on timers and lives, and Water Sort Puzzle on excessive ads. The 'no ads' claims for Block Out! are contradicted by other reviews, suggesting an inconsistent ad experience or changes over time.

Frequently asked

Are Block Out! and Water Sort Puzzle truly free to play?
Both Block Out! and Water Sort Puzzle are free to download and play, but they heavily rely on in-app purchases and ads for monetization R1R6R61. Block Out! uses a 'lives' system and timers that often necessitate spending coins to continue, which users find expensive R1R4R17R19. Water Sort Puzzle is notorious for an overwhelming number of long ads after almost every level, and charges a high price, around $19.99, to remove them R61R67R73.
Which game has fewer ads?
Block Out! appears to have fewer and less intrusive ads compared to Water Sort Puzzle, with many users specifically praising its lack of ads R2R3R14R17. In contrast, Water Sort Puzzle is widely criticized for having an 'awful amount of ads' that appear after every single level and even during gameplay, often lasting 30 seconds to 2 minutes R61R67.
Is it worth paying to remove ads in Water Sort Puzzle?
Paying to remove ads in Water Sort Puzzle is generally not recommended by users, as the price of $19.99 is considered excessively high R61R67R73. Furthermore, some users who paid for the ad-free option reported that they still experienced ads, indicating a potential scam or bug R79.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] 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.
  2. [R4] Block Out! 1/5 · US Not good: It’s impossible to pass a level without paying extra for more time even simple levels
  3. [R5] Block Out! 5/5 · US This game is really fun: This game is really fun. I’m very good for off-line games.
  4. [R6] Block Out! 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.
  5. [R2] Block Out! 5/5 · US No ads: It’s has no ads and I love that
  6. [R3] Block Out! 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
  7. [R9] Block Out! 3/5 · US Game closes all the time: The game closes all the time. Very frustrating when close to beating a level.
  8. [R13] Block Out! 1/5 · US Not enough time: It’s impossible to complete some levels with the amount of time that they give you
  9. [R15] Block Out! 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 😈
  10. [R16] Block Out! 1/5 · US I hate tHis game: To low of a time 2:00
  11. [R10] Block Out! 2/5 · US Stop giving me them damn cards. Make the game fun again: I haven’t gotten a rocket in months. Chanfe the damn algorithim. I don’t care about cards with plants on it. Give me things that will help me win the actual lebel
  12. [R17] Block Out! 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.
  13. [R19] Block Out! 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.
  14. [R14] Block Out! 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
  15. [R61] Water Sort Puzzle 2/5 · US Awful amount of ads.: I’m usually ok with some ads in free games, but this one is way too much. Gets to the point it’s really annoying and frustrating. Every single time you need to restart, or add anything, or when you complete a level. I’m done. Also, the money they want un order to go ad free is way higher than most games I play and have gladly paid for to avoid ads. It’s 4 times higher in
  16. [R67] Water Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US Ads too much and expensive: The game it self is fun but after every one game and ad will play and it’ll be at least 30 secs long. And paying for no ads is 19.99 bucks!!! (At least 20 bucks) Usually most will pay about 2.99 but this it’s over priced. I really liked the game but I wish the ads were shorter and not too much of a constant pop-up. And the ‘no ads’ purchase was less expensive. 🙃
  17. [R73] Water Sort Puzzle 1/5 · US RIDICULOUS amount of ads: fun game, the amount of ads is sickening. after every single level and more. UNPLAYABLE and to get rid of them it’s like $20
  18. [R79] Water Sort Puzzle 2/5 · US Warning: Very addicting that I ended up paying for $20 for no adds option - mind you first time I ever paid for such a thing. Well it’s a scam!! The ads are still constant! Do NOT purchase that option. You’re still getting ads. Ridiculous. No ads means NO Ads.

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