Comparison

Row Blast vs Block Hero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Row Blast

A block puzzle game where players clear blocks by forming horizontal rows. Utilize bombs and lasers to overcome challenging levels across different worlds, with unique objectives like clearing gray blocks or guiding asteroids.

Highlights
  • Clear blocks by forming horizontal rows
  • Use bombs to clear areas
  • Use lasers to clear rows
  • Complete challenging levels
  • Explore different game worlds
  • Variety of level objectives
Features
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Row Blast is an exciting new block puzzle game from Teleporter Studios! Clear blocks by forming horizontal rows of blocks. Also, you can clear an area by dropping a bomb or clear a row of blocks by firing a laser. It is easy once you get the hang of it. Complete challenging levels in the different worlds of the Row Blast universe! In some levels you must clear all gray blocks while the mission in other levels is to bring an asteroid down to the bottom of the playing field. Stay tuned for updates with more levels and features.

About

Block Hero

Features
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Block Hero is a relaxing block puzzle game built around simple placement, satisfying clears, and smart rescue moments. Place three block pieces onto an 8x8 board. Fill a row or column to clear it, earn points, collect coins, and charge your energy. There is no timer, so every move is about planning space, building combos, and finding the best way to keep the board alive. Use energy skills when the board gets tight: Bomb clears a 3x3 area. Lightning clears a selected row. Reforge refreshes your current block pieces. As your score rises, choose temporary upgrades that change the rhythm of the current run. Preview the next piece, gain extra coins from clears, charge more energy with combos, keep smaller blocks available, or reduce skill costs for a stronger skill cycle. Each run gives you progress. Earn coins, upgrade your growth path, prepare useful items, and come back stronger for the next attempt. When the board is almost full, rescue options can help you recover and continue the run. Features: - Classic 8x8 block puzzle gameplay - No time limit - Line and column clearing - Combo-based energy charging - Bomb, Lightning, and Reforge skills - Temporary upgrades during each run - Coins, items, and light progression - Rescue moments when the board reaches danger Block Hero is easy to learn, but every board asks for a new plan. Clear more lines, charge your skills, manage your space, and push for a higher score.

Screenshots

Row Blast4 screens
Block Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Row Blast at none against Block Hero's 10. Row Blast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Hero sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Row Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Row Blast ships an update weekly, Block Hero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Row Blast versus Block Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRow BlastBlock Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleporter Studios AB蝉 谭

In-app purchases

None

Row Blast

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Hero

One-time10
  • 1-Day Ad-Free Pass$0.29
  • 60-Diamond Pack$0.99
  • 7-Day Ad-Free Pass$0.99
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  • 200-Diamond Pack$2.99
  • 30-Day Ad-Free Pass$2.99
  • 500-Diamond Pack$4.99
  • 1000-Diamond Pack$8.99
  • Lifetime Ad-Free Access$9.99
  • Premium Monthly Pass$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Row Blast free?
Row Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Hero free?
Block Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Row Blast or Block Hero have ads?
Block Hero shows ads; Row Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, Row Blast or Block Hero?
Row Blast ships an update weekly, and Block Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Row Blast was updated on November 3, 2026 and Block Hero on November 5, 2026.

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