Block vs Pete Invaders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block
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.
- Over 150 puzzle levels
- Arcade and Zen game modes
- Daily leaderboards
- Minimalist art style
- Colorblind accessibility
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Chain blocks and remove them from the board in Block-Chain, a new free-to-play puzzle game by Studio Aubergine! Available for both iPhone and iPad. Features: • Test your puzzle solving skills in over 150 levels, with more to come! • Easy-to-learn mechanics – swipe and tap your way to victory! • Race against the clock and remove as many blocks as you can in arcade mode. • Chill out in endless zen mode, and see how many boards you can clear. • Competitive daily leaderboards. • Colorful, minimalist art style. • Accessibility features for those with colorblindness.
Pete Invaders
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A fun and fast-paced arcade shooter inspired by Space Invaders — now with emojis taking over space! Jump into a colorful retro-style space shooter where waves of emoji invaders attack from above. From smileys to hearts, they may look friendly… but they’re not here to play nice. Dodge incoming fire, blast enemies with your lasers, and survive as long as you can in this addictive arcade challenge. Collect hearts to gain extra lives or boost your score, and prepare yourself — powerful boss emojis will test your reflexes and skill. Power up your ship with fun and unpredictable abilities: • Become invulnerable and fly through danger • Activate mirror play for double the action • Unleash the mysterious chicken bomb But watch out — space is full of surprises: • Flying jellyfish drifting into your path • Sneaky ninjas striking when you least expect it • Rogue boxing gloves ready to knock you out Toddler Mode A relaxed, no-pressure mode for younger players. Constant invulnerability, slower pace, and a perfect way to introduce the next generation to classic arcade gameplay — or just enjoy a more laid-back experience. Features: • Classic arcade shooter gameplay • Retro space action with a modern emoji twist • Unique enemies, hazards, and boss battles • Fun power-ups that change the way you play • Toddler mode with no death and slower gameplay • Easy to pick up, hard to master • Perfect for quick play sessions or high-score chasing Can you stay cool and survive the emoji invasion?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pete Invaders at none against Block's 1. Block's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. Block sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pete Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block | Pete Invaders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio Aubergine, LLC | Peter de Verdier |
In-app purchases
Block
- Remove Ads$1.99
Pete Invaders
No in-app purchases









