# Block vs Spots and Dots

Block and Spots and Dots both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Block's written reviews are positive against 77% of Spots and Dots's. Block also leads on iOS requirement (6.0.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spots and Dots sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Block against 4.6 for Spots and Dots. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 62 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Block's written reviews are positive against 77% of Spots and Dots's.

Block ships an update every 9 days, Spots and Dots every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block | Spots and Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-chain/id1402803171/reviews)** | [4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spots-and-dots/id1521359511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Aubergine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/929236558) | [LoopDev, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521359513) |

## What reviewers say

### Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-chain/id1402803171)

A free-to-play puzzle game where you swipe blocks to break chains and clear the board. It offers over 150 levels, timed challenges, and a relaxing endless mode, all with a minimalist art style and accessibility options.

**Highlights:** Over 150 puzzle levels, Arcade and Zen game modes, Daily leaderboards, Minimalist art style, Colorblind accessibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Spots and Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spots-and-dots/id1521359511)

Collect matching colored spots to grow your shield and score points in this physics-based arcade game. Avoid different colors to prevent losing progress. Discover new challenges and use power-ups to achieve higher scores.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Collect matching colored spots, Build a shield, Avoid different colors, Discover new enemies, Use power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Wild | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Magnet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Shield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block free?

Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spots and Dots free?

Spots and Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block or Spots and Dots?

Block is rated higher. Block averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Spots and Dots averages 4.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do Block or Spots and Dots have ads?

Neither Block nor Spots and Dots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block or Spots and Dots?

Block ships an update every 9 days, and Spots and Dots every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spots and Dots on October 24, 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.*