# Hit & Knock down vs Block 'n Strike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block 'n Strike at none against Hit & Knock down's 6. Block 'n Strike also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Hit & Knock down's advantage is ratings volume (960 vs 44). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hit & Knock down sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Block 'n Strike asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hit & Knock down against 4.4 for Block 'n Strike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hit & Knock down has 960 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Hit & Knock down's written reviews are positive against 80% of Block 'n Strike's.

Hit & Knock down ships an update every 4 months, Block 'n Strike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hit & Knock down | Block 'n Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (960 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-knock-down/id1401781727/reviews)** | [4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-n-strike/id1474766438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **960** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [BAP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275500317) |

## What reviewers say

### Hit & Knock down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-knock-down/id1401781727)

Test your aim by hitting targets with various balls. Knock down objects or make them explode to achieve stage scores and advance through levels. Enjoy diverse game modes, including challenges and multiplayer, with simple controls and offline play.

**Highlights:** Knock down targets, Multiple game modes, Variety of balls, Challenge mode, Offline play, Multiplayer mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $27.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $45.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 💡 Variety of levels and modes
- 👍 Realistic physics and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads between turns
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 113
- 🤬 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🤬 Lack of option to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Cans getting stuck in level 113
- Game not registering cleared boards in challenge mode
- Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
- Glitches causing level progression to reset

**Requested features**

- Option to skip difficult levels
- More gems/currency rewards
- Facebook/cloud sync to continue progress across devices
- Ability to purchase ad-free version


### Block 'n Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-n-strike/id1474766438)

A satisfying game where you tap to shoot and destroy block castles. Rescue pets by accurately targeting cages while avoiding TNT. Progress through levels with simple controls for stress relief.

**Highlights:** Satisfying block destruction, Pet rescue missions, Simple tap-to-shoot gameplay, Level progression, Avoid TNT hazards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hit & Knock down free?

Hit & Knock down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block 'n Strike free?

Block 'n Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hit & Knock down or Block 'n Strike?

Hit & Knock down is rated higher. Hit & Knock down averages 4.5 out of 5 from 960 ratings, while Block 'n Strike averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.

### Do Hit & Knock down or Block 'n Strike have ads?

Hit & Knock down shows ads; Block 'n Strike does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hit & Knock down or Block 'n Strike?

Hit & Knock down ships an update every 4 months, and Block 'n Strike every 3 days. Most recently, Hit & Knock down was updated on November 2, 2026 and Block 'n Strike on November 3, 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.*