Comparison

Gameblox vs RiddleRun Go

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

Head to head
About

Gameblox

Create your own games using a block-based programming language on a computer, then play them on your mobile device. Explore various game types like platformers and action games, with mobile-specific features such as tilt controls and QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • Block-based game editor
  • Play created games on mobile
  • Platformer game creation
  • Action game creation
  • Narrative game creation
  • Tilt controls
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Gameblox is a game editor that uses a blocks based programming language to allow anyone to make games. On a computer, go to https://gameblox.org to create a game. Then use this mobile app to play the game. You can make different types of games on gameblox.org, including platformers, action and narrative games. With the mobile app, you can try out mobile specific features including games where you tilt your device, and read QR codes. Have fun making games, we look forward to playing the games you create! Gameblox is developed by the MIT Education Arcade/Scheller Teacher Education Program

About

RiddleRun Go

Create custom scavenger hunts with AI-generated riddles or your own clues. Supports indoor and outdoor play, and allows friends to join with a simple code. Offers premium features for unlimited hunts and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • AI-powered riddle generation
  • Custom clue design
  • Indoor and outdoor modes
  • Multiplayer game sharing
  • GPS checkpoint support
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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RiddleRun Go turns any space into an adventure! Create custom scavenger hunts in seconds using AI-powered riddles, or design your own clues for a personalized experience. Features: • Instant AI Hunts: Just pick a location type (House, Office, Park) and let our AI generate clever riddles for you. • Indoor & Outdoor Modes: Hide clues around your apartment or set up GPS checkpoints in your local park. • Play with Friends: Share a simple game code to let anyone join your hunt instantly. • Premium Features: Subscribe to unlock unlimited hunts and ad-free browsing. Perfect for birthday parties, campus orientations, or just a fun rainy day activity. Download RiddleRun and start exploring today! RiddleRun offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Management and cancellation of subscriptions can be done in your App Store account settings. Links: Privacy Policy: https://riddlerungo.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://riddlerungo.com/terms

Screenshots

Gameblox4 screens
RiddleRun Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RiddleRun Go at 100% against Gameblox's 33%. RiddleRun Go also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Gameblox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. RiddleRun Go sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gameblox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RiddleRun Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Gameblox's written reviews are positive against 100% of RiddleRun Go's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gameblox versus RiddleRun Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamebloxRiddleRun Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIT STEP LabSanthosh Lakkaraju

Customer experience

Gameblox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

RiddleRun Go

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gameblox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RiddleRun Go

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$47.901 Year

Questions

Is Gameblox free?
Gameblox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiddleRun Go free?
RiddleRun Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gameblox or RiddleRun Go?
RiddleRun Go is rated higher. Gameblox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RiddleRun Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gameblox or RiddleRun Go have ads?
Neither Gameblox nor RiddleRun Go shows ads.

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