# Dot Blocks! vs Shells from Above

The clearest difference is rating: Shells from Above at 5.0 against Dot Blocks!'s 4.3. Dot Blocks!'s advantage is ratings volume (888 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Blocks! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shells from Above sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shells from Above holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Blocks! has 888 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Blocks! | Shells from Above |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-blocks/id1182852457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shells-from-above/id6444687070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dong Wook Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/507362855) | [GreenDog games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227647580) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Blocks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-blocks/id1182852457)

A delightful puzzle game where players match three or more blocks of the same color. Utilize power-ups to overcome charming characters in this engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Match three or more blocks, Same color block matching, Defeat characters, Use power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK PUPPY | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK HAYUL | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ALIEN | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK KITTY | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK FUNKY | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK NINJA | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK MACY | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK MINTBEAR | $0.99 | one-time |
| ADD 10 HEARTS | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌃 Cute characters
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great visuals and ambiance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear gameplay objectives and mechanics
- 🔁 Repetitive and frustrating ads
- 💰 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Placement of power-ups is inconsistent

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Ability to switch between purchased characters
- Colorblind mode


### Shells from Above

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shells-from-above/id6444687070)

A fast-paced arcade game where players match falling seashells to turtles of the same color. Build streaks for higher scores and unlock achievements. Offers quick runs perfect for short sessions, easy to learn but hard to master.

**Highlights:** Color-matching gameplay, Streak-based scoring, Normal and Hard modes, Score leaderboards, Unlockable achievements, Responsive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Extra Heart (1 Hour) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Extra Heart (1 Day) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Extra Hearts (1 Hour) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Extra Hearts (1 Day) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Extra Hearts (Permanent) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Blocks! free?

Dot Blocks! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shells from Above free?

Shells from Above is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Blocks! or Shells from Above?

Shells from Above is rated higher. Dot Blocks! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while Shells from Above averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dot Blocks! or Shells from Above have ads?

Both Dot Blocks! and Shells from Above show ads.

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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.*