Comparison

BLUK vs Ping Pong Squad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BLUK

Embark on a magical quest as a unique block to uncover the source of a mysterious darkness. Leap through physics-driven worlds, discover new abilities, and choose your destiny between story completion or endless challenges. Enjoy serene aesthetics and a skill-based platforming experience.

Highlights
  • Skill-based physics platformer
  • Discover new abilities with magical runes
  • One-touch gameplay with trajectory aiming
  • Choose between story mode or endless challenges
  • Minimalist aesthetics and ambient soundscape
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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As a block with unique abilities, you set off on a magical journey to uncover the origins of a mysterious darkness that is disrupting the harmony of the realms. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ** Editors Choice in more than 80 countries ** ** AppStore Best of September 2016 ** ** Best of 2016 ** ‘Big Indie Pitch’ Nominee at Pocket Gamer Connects 2016 ‘Upcoming Game of the Year’ Finalist at NGF Awards 2015 "Bluk is a great visual and audio package that will delight everyone." - 9/10 - AppAdvice "Stylishly tricky platformer" - 8/10 - Gamezebo "Bluk is a game designed with care and love" - Pocker Gamer "It requires precision, memory, strategy, and, most importantly, observation" - App Army "Angry Birds style gameplay with precision landing ... Terrifying!" - The SML Podcast –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tips: Start playing from unlocked worlds by swiping left on World Select screen. To complete the game, leap through all worlds in a single go SKILL BASED PHYSICS PLATFORMER Pure skill based gameplay as you learn to navigate through multiple physics-driven worlds CHOOSE YOUR OWN DESTINY You can either follow the abstract storyline & complete the game or carry on with the endless challenges. DISCOVER ABILITIES Collect Magical runes to learn new abilities to help you in your journey ONE TOUCH GAMEPLAY Touch and drag on the ​screen to form a trajectory. Release touch to jump SERENE SOUNDSCAPE & AESTHETICS Minimal & beautiful aesthetics with ambient soundscape LEADERBOARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS & HALL OF FAME Global leaderboards, Hall of Fame & over 45 game center achievements –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Like and Follow facebook.com/blukOfficial twitter.com/blukOfficial

About

Ping Pong Squad

Experience realistic table tennis with intuitive one-handed controls. Master various shots, upgrade your player squad, and compete in leagues and challenges. Enjoy uninterrupted offline play with no lag or connection issues.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D gameplay
  • Simple one-handed controls
  • Unlock and upgrade player squad
  • Master advanced shots
  • Offline play
  • Weekly competitions and seasonal events
  • Collect skins and rewards
Features
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Ping Pong Squad is the ultimate table tennis game for mobile. Hit epic loops, heavy chops, sneaky flips, and unstoppable smashes in quick, pick-up-and-play matches! Simple controls but rallies that feel like you're really at the table. You get all the spin, rhythm, and tactical depth of true table tennis - yet it’s effortless to play with one hand. Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master. And the best part? It’s fully offline. No lag, no disrupted rallies, no waiting for opponents, and no stressing about a dodgy connection - just smooth, uninterrupted table tennis whenever and wherever you want. Unlock your squad of attackers, defenders, and all-rounders, and learn to master each style of play. Upgrade your players to unlock their full potential and dominate the table. Collect skins in seasonal events to dress your squad in style. Complete challenges to earn Tokens and unlock rewards each season. Win Trophies to rank up and climb to the Golden League where the Legend badge awaits. Take part in the weekly competition which rewards the best players with huge prizes each week. Ready to play? Download Ping Pong Squad today! HIGHLIGHTS - Simple controls - Realistic 3D gameplay - 10 fantastic arenas to choose from - Unlock advanced shots, upgrade power and spin - Compete in weekly competitions - Show off badges and avatars on the leaderboards - Daily and season challenges - Collect skins for your squad - Take part in time limited events - Loads of achievements to collect - No wifi needed IN APP PURCHASES Ping Pong Squad is completely free to play but some optional in-game items will require payment. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases in your device’s settings.

Screenshots

BLUK4 screens
Ping Pong Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BLUK at none against Ping Pong Squad's shown. BLUK also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (157 vs 41). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BLUK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ping Pong Squad sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLUK holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of BLUK's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ping Pong Squad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLUK ships an update every 2 weeks, Ping Pong Squad every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BLUK versus Ping Pong Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLUKPing Pong Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (157 ratings) — better4.5 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB369 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeepak MadathilMeteorik

Customer experience

BLUK

All ratings157 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

Ping Pong Squad

All ratings41 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative16.4%

User reviews

BLUK

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and aesthetic design
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
  • 😌 Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging mechanics
  • ⚙️ Smooth physics and polished mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Respawn/reset mechanic is frustrating
  • ⏱️ Difficulty spikes significantly mid-game
  • 📱 iPhone X compatibility issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⚪ Bright white flash on death is annoying

Ping Pong Squad

From 41 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Attractive visuals
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Fun and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lack of online multiplayer
  • 🔍 Difficulty identifying real players
  • ⏱️ Long battle pass duration
  • 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
  • 📺 Excessive advertisements

Bugs and requests

BLUK

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • iPhone X display not properly optimized
  • Sound not working for some users
  • Excessive white flash on death
  • Level progression unclear/confusing mechanics
  • App repeatedly prompts for reviews

Requested features

7 requests
  • Multiplayer or ranked mode
  • New levels and content updates
  • Power-ups and special abilities
  • Difficulty settings or easier starting levels
  • More positive reinforcement/feedback
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  • Leaderboard improvements
  • Explanation of hidden platforms/secrets

Ping Pong Squad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty registering early hits
  • Inconsistent opponent difficulty

Requested features

5 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Ability to play with friends
  • Ranked/competitive modes
  • More character customization options
  • Additional game modes and content

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BLUK

One-time1
  • BLUK Premium$1.99
20 purchases

Ping Pong Squad

One-time20
  • Ad Block Weekly$0.99
  • VIP Season 1$1.99
  • Lite Gem Pack$1.99
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  • Standard Gem Pack$4.99
  • Welcome Offer$4.99
  • Winter Offer$4.99
  • Halloween Offer$4.99
  • VIP Season 4$5.99
  • VIP Season 2$5.99
  • VIP Season 3$5.99
  • VIP Season 5$5.99
  • Ad Block Inifinity$5.99
  • VIP Season 10$7.99
  • VIP Season 8$7.99
  • VIP Season 9$7.99
  • VIP Season 6$7.99
  • VIP Season 7$7.99
  • VIP Season 11$7.99
  • Value Gem Pack$9.99
  • Super Gem Pack$19.99

Questions

Is BLUK free?
BLUK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ping Pong Squad free?
Ping Pong Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLUK or Ping Pong Squad?
BLUK is rated higher. BLUK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Ping Pong Squad averages 4.5 from 41 ratings.
Do BLUK or Ping Pong Squad have ads?
Ping Pong Squad shows ads; BLUK does not.
Which is updated more often, BLUK or Ping Pong Squad?
BLUK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ping Pong Squad every 10 days. Most recently, BLUK was updated on September 21, 2026 and Ping Pong Squad on September 23, 2026.

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