# Block Knockout vs Sweet Smash!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sweet Smash! at 77% against Block Knockout's 0%. Sweet Smash! also leads on rating (4.8 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 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Sweet Smash! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet Smash! has 7.3K 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 77% of Sweet Smash!'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Knockout | Sweet Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-knockout/id1476986255/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-smash/id6786263015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.7% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 98 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlton Forrester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163317954) | [Zenergy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805136982) |

## 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


### Sweet Smash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-smash/id6786263015)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

A physics-based puzzle game designed for stress relief. Aim and shoot balls to knock down candy towers, enjoying satisfying destruction and colorful visuals. Offers a simple, one-tap gameplay experience with numerous levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based smashing, One-finger controls, High-quality 3D graphics, Varied tower shapes, Rich puzzle levels, Stress relief gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best Discount 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harvest Offer 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2999 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle 3499 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5499 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins 9999 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Knockout free?

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

### Is Sweet Smash! free?

Sweet Smash! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Knockout or Sweet Smash!?

Sweet Smash! is rated higher. Block Knockout averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sweet Smash! averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Block Knockout or Sweet Smash! have ads?

Both Block Knockout and Sweet Smash! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Knockout or Sweet Smash!?

Block Knockout ships an update every 6 months, and Sweet Smash! every 5 days. Most recently, Block Knockout was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sweet 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.*