CodyCross vs Block Blast!
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
CodyCross is the better app overall, scoring 7.7 to 7.3. CodyCross wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Block Blast! on 1.
Trivia lovers who want crossword clues that teach them something
Commuters who want a quick, offline block puzzle for spare minutes
Score by score
The details
| Feature | CodyCross | Block Blast! |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Puzzle & Word Games | Puzzle & Word Games |
| Category rank | #9 of 12 | #11 of 12 |
| Developer | Fanatee | Hungry Studio |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is CodyCross better than Block Blast!?
CodyCross is the better app overall, scoring 7.7 to 7.3. CodyCross wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Block Blast! on 1.
Which is cheaper, CodyCross or Block Blast!?
CodyCross: Free with ads; $0.99 buys 30 ad-free days, and a monthly Club plan is listed from $3.99. Block Blast!: Free with ads; optional App Store subscriptions from $4.99 a week. On value for money, CodyCross scores higher.
Do CodyCross and Block Blast! work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, CodyCross or Block Blast!?
CodyCross scores higher on privacy (5.8/10). App Store label: purchases, identifiers and usage data may be used to track you; contact info, user content and diagnostics are also among the data linked to your identity.
Strengths and weaknesses
CodyCross
- Trivia clues teach you something as you solve
- Daily puzzles on top of a long main map
- Main map levels play offline once loaded
- An ad after each level unless you pay
- Loot boxes, and limited energy for missions
- Daily puzzles and new worlds need a connection
CodyCross turns the crossword into a trivia tour. Clues come from general knowledge across themed worlds, every grid hides a secret word, and Today's Crossword and Today's Password give you a reason to come back daily. Levels on the main map work offline once they've loaded. Free play brings an ad after each level, though, and loot-box packs and limited mission energy keep nudging you toward the store.
Full CodyCross review
Block Blast!
- Learn it in seconds, with real strategy in combos
- Plays offline, no Wi-Fi needed
- Short rounds fit any spare minute
- Ads interrupt the free version
- Weekly subscription pricing is steep
- Thin on depth beyond chasing scores
Block Blast! is the block puzzle that has dominated download charts, and it's easy to see why. You drag shapes onto an 8x8 grid, clear full rows and columns, and chase combos for a high score, with an Adventure mode and daily puzzles for variety. It works offline. The free version leans on ads, though, and Apple Arcade subscribers can get an ad-free edition instead.
Full Block Blast! review
