Blocs
Tyne and Wear, NE26 2JH, United Kingdom
What it is
Blocs is visual web design software for macOS and iOS that creates responsive websites without requiring code writing. Its free plan includes styling options, interactions, animations, Scroll FX, add-ons, backups and video training. Paid plans add code export and publishing to your own hosting, while Plus also supports WordPress theme building, image editing, shared styles and advanced SEO. Other listed tools include custom web fonts, classes, browser preview, developer inspection and custom interactions. Blocs works offline and supports Bootstrap 4 and 5, plus HTML, HTM and PHP. It supports custom domains and custom code, but does not list an AI site builder or built-in analytics. Standard costs $112.99 as a one-off payment; Plus costs $179.99 as a one-off payment. Current-version updates are free, while upgrading from Blocs 5 to Blocs 6 requires payment. Minimum requirements listed are macOS 11 and iPadOS 15.6. Standard includes basic email support, and Plus includes priority email support.
For and against
For
- Free plan for building websites
- Works offline
- Exports code and publishes to your hosting
- Supports custom domains and custom code
- Includes add-ons and developer API
Against
- Free plan does not list code export
- Paid plans are one-time purchases
- No AI site builder listed
- No built-in analytics listed
The verdict
Blocs offers a visual, offline-oriented workflow with a free starting tier and paid publishing tools. Check the platform requirements and the separate paid upgrade from Blocs 5 to Blocs 6 before choosing a plan.
Who it suits
Blocs suits Mac and iPad users building responsive sites visually, including people who want offline work and optional code export. It can also fit users planning WordPress themes or third-party commerce integrations.
Plans and prices
Blocs 6
Unlimited websites · styling · interactions · animations
Read 21 Oct 2026 · blocsapp.com
Blocs for iPad
Freemium trial · subscription unlock · hosting and domain not included
Read 21 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Blocs 6 Standard
Export code · publish to your hosting · custom fonts · browser preview
Read 21 Oct 2026 · blocsapp.com
Blocs 6 Plus
Standard features · custom interactions · WordPress themes · import website content
Read 21 Oct 2026 · blocsapp.com
Blocs 6 Free
Build unlimited websites · styling options · interactions · animations and Scroll FX
Read 9 Oct 2026 · blocsapp.com
On the record
- Add-ons and API
- Blocs supports installable add-ons, and its developer API lets third parties create custom Brics for use in Blocs.help.blocsapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- API and SDK
- Blocs has a developer API for making custom Brics using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, with a built-in Bric Builder; the API documentation describes it as alpha.help.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Asset manager
- The app includes an Asset Manager for managing project assets and a Quick Compress feature for optimizing large images.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Bloc sections
- Users can assemble pages by stacking pre-made Bloc sections or adapting sections from templates.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Bootstrap
- The Mac product supports building websites with Bootstrap 5 and the pricing page also lists Bootstrap 4 support.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Commerce
- Blocs lists selling online through third-party e-commerce integrations as a feature.blocsapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company
- Cazoobi describes itself as a family-run indie software company in North East England and says Norm Sheeran founded it in 2010.cazoobi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Cazoobi says Norm Sheeran founded the company in 2010 and conceived Blocs in 2014.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The maker identifies itself as Cazoobi Limited, a software company based in North East England.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company size
- The maker describes Cazoobi as a small team working on Mac and iPad apps.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Design tools
- The feature list includes image editing, custom web fonts, custom classes, interactions, animations, and Scroll FX.blocsapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The maker provides an online knowledge base and video academy and says it does not provide a downloadable user manual or telephone support.help.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- E-commerce
- Blocs supports selling online through third-party e-commerce integrations, and hosting is not included.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- The help center says Blocs exports standard HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript.help.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- The Extension Manager installs and organizes third-party site templates, page templates, custom Blocs, and custom Brics in .bex or .bexpac packages.help.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Frameworks and formats
- Blocs lists Bootstrap 4 and 5 support and says it supports HTML, HTM, and PHP.blocsapp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Blocs does not host websites; users export or publish their work to separately arranged hosting.help.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Image tools
- Blocs includes image masks and controls for rotating, scaling, and positioning elements with CSS transforms.blocsapp.com · read 21 Oct 2026
