# Block.io vs Pixel Sword Fish io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Sword Fish io at 90% against Block.io's 44%. Pixel Sword Fish io also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (129K vs 463). Block.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block.io sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Sword Fish io sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Sword Fish io holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Sword Fish io has 129K ratings behind it against 463, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Block.io's written reviews are positive against 90% of Pixel Sword Fish io's.

Block.io ships an update weekly, Pixel Sword Fish io every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block.io | Pixel Sword Fish io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (463 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockio/id1121077291/reviews) | **[4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 463 | **129K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GalacticThumb Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955128546) | [zurab inaishvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/885504564) |

## What reviewers say

### Block.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockio/id1121077291)

Compete against other players in a block-pushing game. Use a joystick to maneuver your block and push opponents off the platform to win. Enjoy live leaderboards and play in either portrait or landscape mode.

**Highlights:** Push blocks off platform, Joystick controls, Play against others, Live leaderboards, Portrait and landscape modes, Offline play

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Characters + No Ads + Life | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun time killer
- 👍 Gameplay is fun
- 👍 Controls are awesome
- 👍 Very fun
- 👍 Looks great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Difficult controls
- 👎 Characters move too fast
- 👎 Characters fall off easily
- 👎 Game is trash
- 👎 Makes no sense

**Reported bugs**

- Too many ads
- Ad after every single time you die
- Try to hide the X to skip ad
- Mini game following ad
- Can't skip mini game

**Requested features**

- Optional map to other "worlds"
- Play with friends
- Add friends
- Make it online
- Add a friend system


### Pixel Sword Fish io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles by evolving your character and growing your sword. Compete against players worldwide in various game modes, from classic free-for-alls to team-based challenges and survival arenas. Customize your character and unlock powerful swords to dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced multiplayer battles, Character customization, Unlock and upgrade swords, Multiple game modes, Collect unique skins, Evolve and grow sword

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 3000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| LVL 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove waiting time | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| LVL 25 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60 000 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Stars | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good offline mode
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins/upgrades
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Slow progression, pay-to-win elements
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔨 Imbalanced gameplay, overpowered players
- 🔗 Unreliable online/multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues and server disconnects
- Spawn killing and spawn protection problems
- Collision detection and swords going through players
- Progress/data loss after reinstalls
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Improved progression system
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- Better balance and fairness
- More customization options
- Multiplayer improvements (e.g. private matches, leaderboards)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block.io free?

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

### Is Pixel Sword Fish io free?

Pixel Sword Fish io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block.io or Pixel Sword Fish io?

Pixel Sword Fish io is rated higher. Block.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 463 ratings, while Pixel Sword Fish io averages 4.6 from 129K ratings.

### Do Block.io or Pixel Sword Fish io have ads?

Pixel Sword Fish io shows ads; Block.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block.io or Pixel Sword Fish io?

Block.io ships an update weekly, and Pixel Sword Fish io every 4 weeks. Most recently, Block.io was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pixel Sword Fish io 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.*