# slither.io vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is rating: Block Blast！ at 4.9 against slither.io's 3.8. Block Blast！ also leads on ratings volume (2.7M vs 3K) and review sentiment (76% vs 55%). slither.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. slither.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Blast！ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Blast！ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of slither.io's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast！'s.

slither.io ships an update weekly, Block Blast！ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | slither.io | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherio/id1091944550/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **2.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #49 | **#8** |
| Size | 75 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lowtech Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/867992583) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### slither.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherio/id1091944550)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Action, #140 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Compete against other players in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming the remains of defeated opponents. Outmaneuver larger players to win and become the longest slither.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer gameplay, Grow by consuming player remains, Outmaneuver opponents, Become the longest slither, Simple controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable snake skins
- 🚀 Offline mode available
- 👍 No ads (if paid)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent lags and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches causing unfair deaths
- 🐛 Inability to control snake movements
- 🐛 Inappropriate player names
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing during gameplay
- Inability to change skins
- Forced speed boosts causing crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- More customization options
- Pause button for offline mode
- Endless game board
- Improved AI difficulty


### Block Blast！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Casual, #10 Top Free · Puzzle, #15 Top Free · Games, #101 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a vibrant block-crushing puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, strategically place colorful cubes on an 8x8 board, and aim for endless high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle variety, Block puzzle saga, Endless high score hunt, Strategic puzzle gameplay, Adventure mode, Offline fun

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 📱 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Blocks not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- More game modes and level variety
- Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
- Progression and rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is slither.io free?

slither.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Blast！ free?

Block Blast！ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, slither.io or Block Blast！?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. slither.io averages 3.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Block Blast！ averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.

### Do slither.io or Block Blast！ have ads?

Block Blast！ shows ads; slither.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, slither.io or Block Blast！?

slither.io ships an update weekly, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, slither.io was updated on September 24, 2026 and Block Blast！ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, slither.io or Block Blast！?

slither.io currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Block Blast！ at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*