# Block Knockout vs Captain Smash

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.

Both are free to download. Captain Smash sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Block Knockout asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Knockout | Captain Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-knockout/id1476986255/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-smash/id6783261848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlton Forrester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163317954) | [MOBILEVERSE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890183787) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Knockout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-knockout/id1476986255)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Captain Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-smash/id6783261848)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Captain Pass No Ads Owner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sailor Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Captain Pass Standard | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Captain Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*