# ProgressBar95 vs CockBlock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CockBlock at none against ProgressBar95's 10. CockBlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ProgressBar95's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CockBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ProgressBar95 against 4.7 for CockBlock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of ProgressBar95's written reviews are positive against 100% of CockBlock's.

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, CockBlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBar95 | CockBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cockblock/id6443403700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 222 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Shamus Donaldson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521413200) |

## What reviewers say

### ProgressBar95

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114)

Experience a nostalgic hyper-casual game with retro arcade visuals. Fill the progress bar by moving it with one finger to win. This addictive time killer offers simple controls and endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Nostalgic retro visuals, One-finger control, Fill the progress bar to win, Addictive gameplay, Endless gameplay, Retro sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Product keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progressbar 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PB-DOS Shell skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bar OS System 2,3 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Product keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Product keys | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Product keys | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250 Product keys | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
- 👍 Decent monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Progression can feel grindy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working properly
- Progressbar 98 and XB not loading correctly
- Bin cleaning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more operating systems and game modes
- Implement cloud save and cross-device sync
- Improve audio and music integration
- Add more customization options
- Optimize performance on older devices


### CockBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cockblock/id6443403700)

Guide chickens home safely while swiping roosters away from the barn. This casual game offers an easy-to-learn yet challenging experience that rewards mastery.

**Highlights:** Swipe roosters off screen, Guide chickens home, Beginner-friendly gameplay, Escalating challenge, Mastery-based gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

ProgressBar95 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CockBlock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBar95 or CockBlock?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while CockBlock averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do ProgressBar95 or CockBlock have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; CockBlock does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBar95 or CockBlock?

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, and CockBlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, ProgressBar95 was updated on October 22, 2026 and CockBlock on October 20, 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.*