# Blocky Hockey vs Slap Shots!

The clearest difference is ads: Slap Shots! at none against Blocky Hockey's shown. Slap Shots! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Blocky Hockey's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (918 vs 29). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocky Hockey sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Slap Shots! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blocky Hockey holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocky Hockey has 918 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Blocky Hockey's written reviews are positive against 53% of Slap Shots!'s.

Blocky Hockey ships an update every 5 months, Slap Shots! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocky Hockey | Slap Shots! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-hockey/id1069787152/reviews)** | [3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slap-shots/id1135344751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **918** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocky Hockey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-hockey/id1069787152)

Experience fast-paced hockey action with quick swipes to outmaneuver opponents and score goals. Engage in brawls, build a unique team of over 50 characters, and compete for the Hockey Cup. Test your reaction time and aim for leaderboard victory.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced ice skating, Score goals, Engage in brawls, Build a team, Unlock 50+ characters, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #Boston | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Chicago | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Nashville | $0.99 | one-time |
| #NewYork | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Pittsburgh | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Shark | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Duck | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Wasp | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Snowman | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Lumberjack | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Speed | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Yeti | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Minnesota | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Washington | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Penguin | $0.99 | one-time |
| #StLouis | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Devil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏒 Fun hockey game
- 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Blocky, retro-style graphics
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🤬 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🔒 Paid version still has ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to score goals

**Reported bugs**

- Power bar and number in the corner disappear during gameplay
- Pucks don't go through the five-hole (space between goalie's pads)
- Game crashes when reaching championship levels

**Requested features**

- Add new teams like Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken
- Introduce new gameplay modes like goalie mode or shootouts
- Allow customization of sticks, pucks, and jerseys
- Implement a career mode or progression system


### Slap Shots!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slap-shots/id1135344751)

Experience fast-paced arcade hockey with simple one-touch controls and competitive multiplayer modes. Unlock over 100 unique characters and test your skills in this high-score chasing hybrid game.

**Highlights:** Player vs player modes, Unlockable characters, One-touch controls, Haptic feedback, 3D Touch enhancements, Win percentage tracking, Replay Kit video sharing

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hot Dog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lord Stanley | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mona | $0.99 | one-time |
| San Jose | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boston | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicago | $1.99 | one-time |
| Team USA (M) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tampa Bay | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Jersey | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Rabbit Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins! | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good time killer
- 👍 Unique and quirky gem
- 👍 Great concept
- 👍 Online multiplayer is best part

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Too hard
- 😞 Restart on miss
- 😞 Instantly die on first miss
- 😞 Violent (Zamboni)
- 😞 Boring

**Reported bugs**

- Record mode doesn't work
- Bug: unlock all characters, spin for new character shows 109 over 108
- Crashes after free money box
- Logo flashes while moving
- Controls not responsive

**Requested features**

- Add field hockey mode
- Add specific hockey player characters
- Introduce ranking system (win rate, score)
- Add more modes
- Add breakable object popping mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocky Hockey free?

Blocky Hockey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Slap Shots! free?

Slap Shots! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blocky Hockey or Slap Shots!?

Blocky Hockey is rated higher. Blocky Hockey averages 4.3 out of 5 from 918 ratings, while Slap Shots! averages 3.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Blocky Hockey or Slap Shots! have ads?

Blocky Hockey shows ads; Slap Shots! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blocky Hockey or Slap Shots!?

Blocky Hockey ships an update every 5 months, and Slap Shots! every 4 days. Most recently, Blocky Hockey was updated on October 24, 2026 and Slap Shots! on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*