# Block Knockout vs Carnival Blast!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Carnival Blast! at 51% against Block Knockout's 0%. Carnival Blast! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Block Knockout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carnival Blast! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Block Knockout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carnival Blast! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnival Blast! has 7.5K 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 51% of Carnival Blast!'s.

Block Knockout ships an update every 6 months, Carnival Blast! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Knockout | Carnival Blast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-knockout/id1476986255/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-blast/id6788997049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlton Forrester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163317954) | [Hacngoc Manh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675472765) |

## 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


### Carnival Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-blast/id6788997049)

A physics puzzle game where you aim and shoot to knock down blocks, cans, and towers. Master each level with skillful shots to achieve satisfying crashes and clear all targets.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot mechanics, Physics-based destruction, Knock down blocks, cans, and towers, Skillful level mastery, Satisfying crash effects

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Screw Favor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Booster Bomb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Booster Three Ball | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Knockout free?

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

### Is Carnival Blast! free?

Carnival Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Knockout or Carnival Blast!?

Carnival Blast! is rated higher. Block Knockout averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Carnival Blast! averages 4.7 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Block Knockout or Carnival Blast! have ads?

Both Block Knockout and Carnival Blast! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Knockout or Carnival Blast!?

Block Knockout ships an update every 6 months, and Carnival Blast! weekly. Most recently, Block Knockout was updated on September 24, 2026 and Carnival Blast! on October 17, 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.*