Comparison

OLDTV vs MATH vs BLOCKS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OLDTV

Test your cognitive speed and reaction time by quickly distinguishing between words and colors as you rapidly switch through TV channels. Experience a unique blend of nostalgia and a captivating soundtrack in this challenging game.

Highlights
  • Rapid channel switching
  • Word and color differentiation
  • Gamified Stroop test
  • Nostalgic theme
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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HOW FAST CAN YOU THINK? Rated 9.5/10 on Steam! "The gameplay creates a deep level of immersion, unlike any other game I've ever played." "Allow me to go on a rave about this game and how its simple concept is amazing." “What a remarkable experience.” You are a genius child sitting in-front of a TV screen, you will switch through every channel on the planet. Can you tell the difference between words and colors? OLDTV is a gamified stroop test with a little nostalgia and a much favored soundtrack.

About

MATH vs BLOCKS

Test your quick math skills with this engaging game. Solve equations using addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication by swiping your character to the correct answer. Enjoy endless gameplay with simple controls.

Highlights
  • Arithmetic challenges
  • Swipe controls
  • Endless gameplay
  • Free to play
  • Brain agility testing
Features
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Do you know your math? Test your quick math skills with "Math vs Blocks". This fun-packed game allows you to test your brain's agility through addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Solve the equation, and swipe your finger to guide the character to the correct answer. Very easy to play but very hard to reach high scores. Game Features: - Free to play - Endless game-play - Simple swipe controls

Screenshots

OLDTV4 screens
MATH vs BLOCKS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATH vs BLOCKS at none against OLDTV's 5. MATH vs BLOCKS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). OLDTV's advantage is ratings volume (350 vs 3). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OLDTV sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MATH vs BLOCKS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MATH vs BLOCKS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OLDTV has 350 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of OLDTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of MATH vs BLOCKS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OLDTV ships an update every 2 weeks, MATH vs BLOCKS daily. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
OLDTV versus MATH vs BLOCKS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOLDTVMATH vs BLOCKS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (350 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings350 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB465 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal WalaszczykDevStudio

Customer experience

OLDTV

All ratings350 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative17.6%

MATH vs BLOCKS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OLDTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup for some users
  • Achievements not unlocking properly
  • Connectivity issues when playing offline
  • Incorrect country information displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
  • Improved color contrast settings for accessibility
  • Ability to remap controls or invert them
  • Tutorial or better onboarding for new players

MATH vs BLOCKS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

OLDTV

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • DLC Antarctica$1.99
  • Get 250 Channel Points (CP)$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Get 500 Channel Points (CP)$2.99
  • Get 1000 Channel Points (CP)$4.99
None

MATH vs BLOCKS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OLDTV free?
OLDTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MATH vs BLOCKS free?
MATH vs BLOCKS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OLDTV or MATH vs BLOCKS?
MATH vs BLOCKS is rated higher. OLDTV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while MATH vs BLOCKS averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do OLDTV or MATH vs BLOCKS have ads?
OLDTV shows ads; MATH vs BLOCKS does not.
Which is updated more often, OLDTV or MATH vs BLOCKS?
OLDTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and MATH vs BLOCKS daily. Most recently, OLDTV was updated on August 24, 2026 and MATH vs BLOCKS on June 1, 2026.

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