# VIM vs Block Blasters!

The clearest difference is rating: Block Blasters! at 4.7 against VIM's 3.5. Block Blasters! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). VIM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Blasters! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Blasters! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 22 respectively.

VIM ships an update every 2 months, Block Blasters! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIM | Block Blasters! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vim-your-shiny-star/id1453140971/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blasters/id6790698849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noor Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444839694) | [Berat Duman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787995949) |

## What reviewers say

### VIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vim-your-shiny-star/id1453140971)

Defend your star by destroying incoming obstacles and expand your galaxy. Enjoy a simple yet engaging space adventure.

**Highlights:** Protect your star, Destroy obstacles, Build your galaxy, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIM Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Block Blasters!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blasters/id6790698849)

Tap matching figures to numbered blocks and clear the board. Manage your limited waiting area and plan your sequence to overcome increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy smooth animations as you smash blocks and clear the grid.

**Highlights:** Match figures to numbered blocks, Clear the board, Manage five slot waiting area, Beat levels with increasing challenge, Plan your sequence, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIM free?

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

### Is Block Blasters! free?

Block Blasters! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VIM or Block Blasters!?

Block Blasters! is rated higher. VIM averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Block Blasters! averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do VIM or Block Blasters! have ads?

Block Blasters! shows ads; VIM does not.

### Which is updated more often, VIM or Block Blasters!?

VIM ships an update every 2 months, and Block Blasters! every 5 weeks. Most recently, VIM was updated on October 21, 2026 and Block Blasters! on October 11, 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.*