# Block Tower+ vs Press under stress

The clearest difference is rating: Block Tower+ at 3.2 against Press under stress's 2.0. Block Tower+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (43% vs 14%). Press under stress's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (197 vs 18). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Press under stress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Tower+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Tower+ holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Press under stress has 197 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Block Tower+'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Press under stress's.

Block Tower+ ships an update every 56 months, Press under stress every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Tower+ | Press under stress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-plus/id1150083545/reviews)** | [2.0 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-under-stress/id6760447851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [达宁 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136589565) | [Thuy On](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884514139) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Tower+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-plus/id1150083545)

A casual puzzle game where players tap hexagonal blocks to eliminate them and score points. The goal is to keep the tower stable and collect stars to unlock new characters and levels. Offers both endless and challenge modes.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal block elimination, Collect stars to unlock characters, Endless mode, Challenge mode, Flat design visuals, Checkpoint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Press under stress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-under-stress/id6760447851)

A fast-paced brain puzzle game requiring quick decisions and precise taps based on changing instructions. It challenges focus, memory, and timing with increasing difficulty and strict time limits.

**Highlights:** Tricky tap rules, Instant decision making, Focus and memory challenges, Timing and self-control tests, Constantly changing rules, Increasing pressure and difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Tower+ free?

Block Tower+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Press under stress free?

Press under stress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Tower+ or Press under stress?

Block Tower+ is rated higher. Block Tower+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Press under stress averages 2.0 from 197 ratings.

### Do Block Tower+ or Press under stress have ads?

Both Block Tower+ and Press under stress show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Tower+ or Press under stress?

Block Tower+ ships an update every 56 months, and Press under stress every 10 days. Most recently, Block Tower+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Press under stress on October 21, 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.*