# Blocks io vs Countryballs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blocks io at 100% against Countryballs's 56%. Blocks io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Countryballs's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 19). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countryballs sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Blocks io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countryballs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countryballs has 4.8K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Blocks io's written reviews are positive against 56% of Countryballs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blocks io ships an update every 4 weeks, Countryballs every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocks io | Countryballs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-io/id1437726308/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countryballs-zombie-attack/id6461380962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Emanuel Ortiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/864435887) | [Dung Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486568897) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocks io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-io/id1437726308)

Control a character to expand your territory by moving across the screen. Avoid touching other players' tails outside your safe zone to survive. Collect diamonds to unlock new characters and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Expand territory by moving character, Guard your territory, Destroy enemy tails outside their territory, Collect diamonds for characters, Play online or offline against AI, Global leaderboard, Over 20 unlockable characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countryballs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countryballs-zombie-attack/id6461380962)

Lead your chosen nation in a fight against a zombie apocalypse. Forge alliances, build a powerful army by merging and upgrading warriors, and strategize to save humanity from extinction. Enjoy unlimited playtime with challenging battles and exclusive characters.

**Highlights:** Choose your countryball leader, Merge and upgrade warriors, Buy and deploy new units, Engage in challenging zombie battles, Unlimited playtime, Exclusive countryballs

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Interesting concept with countryballs
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of certain countries
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Progression issues after completing the game

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or gets stuck on a white screen
- Inability to purchase troops even with sufficient funds
- Level progression issues after reaching a certain point
- Camera issues in tower mode

**Requested features**

- Add more countries like Finland, Pakistan, Syria, etc.
- Reduce the number of ads
- Implement a restart or new game option after completing the game
- Fix bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocks io free?

Blocks io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countryballs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blocks io or Countryballs?

Countryballs is rated higher. Blocks io averages 4.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Countryballs averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Blocks io or Countryballs have ads?

Countryballs shows ads; Blocks io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blocks io or Countryballs?

Blocks io ships an update every 4 weeks, and Countryballs every 8 days. Most recently, Blocks io was updated on August 27, 2026 and Countryballs on September 28, 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.*