Comparison

Block Knockout vs Captain Smash

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

Head to head
About

Block Knockout

Compete to knock blocks off a platform and earn the highest score. A simple yet engaging game focused on strategic block removal and point accumulation.

Highlights
  • Knock blocks off platform
  • Score points
  • Competitive gameplay
  • Simple mechanics
Features
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Knock blocks off the platform to score the most points!

About

Captain Smash

Tap to fire a cannon and knock down stacked objects in this physics-based puzzle game. Strategically use limited cannonballs to clear each level, enjoying satisfying destruction effects and earning coins for boosters. Face increasingly challenging levels and bonus rounds for a true test of skill.

Highlights
  • One-finger tap controls
  • Knock down various objects
  • Unique destruction physics
  • Collect coins and boosters
  • Challenging levels and bonus rounds
Features
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Captain Smash is a bossy orange pirate cat with one rule on his ship: nothing stays standing. See that stack of crates, barrels, and jars piled up on his deck? He wants it gone, and he's handing you the cannon to do it. Here's how it works. Tap to fire, and knock the whole pile down. One finger, easy to pick up whenever you've got a minute. You only get so many cannonballs each level, so you can't just blast away. Every stack has to come down before you run out, which turns each level into a fun little puzzle. The best part is what happens when stuff breaks. Wood splinters, ice cracks and shatters, stone chips off, and jars burst in a splash of color across the sand. Every shot is satisfying, and you'll want to line up the next one right away. The Captain isn't out there alone. He's got a wide-eyed black crew cat who isn't so sure about all this, and a little blue bird who won't stop chirping. You fire, they cheer, and the Captain takes the credit. Levels get trickier as you go, with tighter angles and tougher bonus rounds when you want a real challenge. Earn coins along the way and grab boosters for the piles that just won't budge. • One finger — tap to fire • Knock down crates, barrels, cans, jars, and blocks • Wood, ice, stone, and glass each break their own way • Captain Smash, his crew cat, and a little blue bird • Coins and boosters for the stubborn stacks • Trickier levels and harder bonus rounds Free smash game. The Captain's deck is a mess — grab the cannon and smash it clean.

Screenshots

Block Knockout4 screens
Captain Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Captain Smash at 90% against Block Knockout's 0%. Captain Smash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Block Knockout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Captain Smash sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Block Knockout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Captain Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain Smash has 5.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Block Knockout's written reviews are positive against 90% of Captain Smash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Knockout ships an update every 6 months, Captain Smash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Block Knockout versus Captain Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock KnockoutCaptain Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlton ForresterMOBILEVERSE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Block Knockout

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Captain Smash

All ratings5,581 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%

In-app purchases

None

Block Knockout

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Captain Smash

One-time15
  • Starter Bundle$0.99
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Fail Offer$6.99
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  • 5,000 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Captain Pass No Ads Owner$9.99
  • Sailor Bundle$9.99
  • Captain Pass Standard$11.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • 10,000 Coins$14.99
  • Captain Bundle$19.99
  • 25,000 Coins$29.99
  • Admiral Bundle$49.99
  • 50,000 Coins$54.99
  • 100,000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Block Knockout free?
Block Knockout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captain Smash free?
Captain Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Knockout or Captain Smash?
Captain Smash is rated higher. Block Knockout averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Captain Smash averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Block Knockout or Captain Smash have ads?
Both Block Knockout and Captain Smash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Knockout or Captain Smash?
Block Knockout ships an update every 6 months, and Captain Smash every 5 days. Most recently, Block Knockout was updated on September 24, 2026 and Captain Smash on October 18, 2026.

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