Comparison

Gameblox vs PlayDrop

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

PlayDrop

Access a vast library of instantly playable games without any downloads. Enjoy a variety of genres, from casual puzzles to multiplayer action, with new titles added regularly. Save progress, compete on leaderboards, and play with others in real-time.

Highlights
  • Instantly playable games
  • No downloads required
  • Growing library of unique games
  • Casual to multiplayer experiences
  • Save progress and unlock achievements
  • Real-time multiplayer
Read full description

Discover and play mini games on PlayDrop. PLAY AND DISCOVER Browse games, save favorites, and share a game with one link. Friends can play shared games in their browser without downloading each game. PLAY TOGETHER Add friends, chat, and share images and games. Open game invitations, challenges, and turn updates. Games may support real-time or turn-based multiplayer. CREATE ON THE WEB Want to make a game? Choose an AI builder from the Create tab. Creation and editing open outside the app, on PlayDrop Web or a provider’s website or app. Browse your published games in PlayDrop and open their editing tools on the web. CONNECT ACROSS LANGUAGES Translated game listings, comments, and messages help you discover games and connect with other players.

Screenshots

Gameblox4 screens
PlayDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlayDrop at 4.5 against Gameblox's 1.0. PlayDrop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Gameblox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. PlayDrop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Gameblox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlayDrop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gameblox ships an update every 4 months, PlayDrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gameblox versus PlayDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamebloxPlayDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMIT STEP LabPlayDrop

Customer experience

Gameblox

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

PlayDrop

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Gameblox

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

PlayDrop

One-time5
  • Mini Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$4.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
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  • Large Pack$49.99
  • Extra Large Pack$199.99

Questions

Is Gameblox free?
Gameblox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlayDrop free?
PlayDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gameblox or PlayDrop?
PlayDrop is rated higher. Gameblox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PlayDrop averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Gameblox or PlayDrop have ads?
PlayDrop shows ads; Gameblox does not.
Which is updated more often, Gameblox or PlayDrop?
Gameblox ships an update every 4 months, and PlayDrop weekly. Most recently, Gameblox was updated on October 4, 2026 and PlayDrop on October 22, 2026.

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