ButtonBot vs Block Smash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ButtonBot
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ButtonBot allows two popular robot toys to be controlled using a single bluetooth access switch. It allows switch users to move beyond simple cause and effect allowing them to participate in a whole range of games and activities by controlling their robot. ButtonBot supports the MBot from MakeBlock. We hope to add support for more toy robots in the future. To use the app connect a bluetooth access switch (such as the Pretorian iSwitch) to your iOS device. The switch should be configured to send the enter command when pressed. Open the app and connect to the robot. The app will auto-scan between the different directions with a switch press causing the robot to drive in that direction. Add a second access switch, configured to send the space command, to access the action button which will activate a servo motor connected to the MBot. ButtonBot was originally created for twins Ayala and Caira as part of the BBC TV program ‘The Big Life Fix’. Source code for this app is available on GitHub at https://github.com/akramhussein/ButtonBot
Block Smash
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Build synergies. Dodge danger. Survive as long as you can. Block Smash: Survival is a fast-paced roguelike survival arcade built around smart synergies, boss battles, and endlessly replayable runs. BUILD-DRIVEN SURVIVAL RUNS Each run is unique. Choose from upgrades and relics that completely change your strategy. Chain powerful combos, unlock new ball types, and build synergies that turn every shot into a cascade of destruction. No two runs play the same. 6 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Master six distinct characters, each with a unique playstyle: • Iron — A berserker who grows stronger as health drops • Blaze — A glass cannon that converts danger into explosive power • Volt — A chain caster who delivers devastating relay strikes • Frost — A control specialist who spreads freeze across the board • Viper — A poison master who snowballs from infected kills • Fortuna — A gambler who stacks odds and cashes out on critical hits EPIC BOSS ENCOUNTERS Survive long enough and you'll face powerful bosses with unique attack patterns. Defeat them to earn exclusive rewards and prove your skills. Each boss pushes your build to its limits. 60+ RELICS & 18 BALL TYPES Discover a massive collection of relics that trigger on hit, on destroy, at turn start, and more. Combine fire, frost, poison, storm, and void relics to create devastating synergy builds. Unlock 18 different ball types — from piercing beams to splitting projectiles. DEEP PROGRESSION Level up during each run to unlock powerful upgrades in three rarity tiers. Between runs, spend coins on permanent meta-upgrades that make you stronger over time. Unlock achievements across six categories and fill your relic codex. PIXEL-PERFECT RETRO STYLE Crisp pixel art visuals with procedural audio bring a nostalgic arcade feel to a modern strategy action game. 100% FREE, NO PAY-TO-WIN Play as much as you want with no energy gates or stamina limits. All characters and upgrades are earnable through gameplay. Optional rewarded ads let you grab bonus coins or a second chance — completely on your terms. KEY FEATURES • Endless survival mode with dynamic difficulty scaling • 6 unique characters with distinct abilities and playstyles • 60+ collectible relics with proc-based synergy systems • 18 ball types including fire, lightning, ice, poison, and more • Challenging boss fights at escalating intervals • Permanent meta-upgrades for long-term progression • 50+ achievements to unlock • 48 languages supported • Works offline — no internet required to play How long can you survive? TERMS OF SERVICE & PRIVACY POLICY Terms of Service: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Service-325d9de5db03801f9d1fd705d972d875 Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-325d9de5db0380b7a0ffdfe0030e3766
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ButtonBot at none against Block Smash's shown. ButtonBot also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ButtonBot | Block Smash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ross Atkin | Orca Labs |
In-app purchases
ButtonBot
No in-app purchases
Block Smash
No in-app purchases
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