# Be a BlockStar vs Meow's

The clearest difference is rating: Meow's at 5.0 against Be a BlockStar's 4.0. Meow's also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Be a BlockStar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meow's sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Be a BlockStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meow's holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Be a BlockStar ships an update every 3 weeks, Meow's every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be a BlockStar | Meow's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-blockstar/id1500197326/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meows/id1665060719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marius Muntean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286334204) | [MESO LAB INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659571746) |

## What reviewers say

### Be a BlockStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-blockstar/id1500197326)

Place shapes on a 9x9 grid to clear rows, columns, and squares. Strategically plan your moves to keep the board from filling up and achieve a high score. Compete globally and enjoy satisfying puzzle gameplay.

**Highlights:** Place shapes on a 9x9 board, Clear rows, columns, and squares, Strategic planning, Chain clears for higher scores, Global leaderboard, Smooth controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meow's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meows/id1665060719)

Embark on an adventure in a feline-themed online world. Engage in thrilling cat battles, try your luck at fishing, or test your skills in various match-3 and shooting PvP games. Socialize, breed, and interact with intelligent AI-powered cats.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer online cat game, Cat battles with PvP and campaign modes, Fishing game with hundreds of species, Match-3 PvP and single-player levels, Strategic shooting PvP game, Cat socializing and breeding, AI-powered cat interactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canned food | $0.29 | one-time |
| Wooden comb | $0.29 | one-time |
| Feather wand | $0.29 | one-time |
| Beef | $0.49 | one-time |
| Small bell | $0.49 | one-time |
| Slicker brush | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pawful | $0.99 | one-time |
| KS number of matches ×10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| mPVP Frosty Cat Claws | $1.99 | one-time |
| mPVP Kitty Transformation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Denosyl | $1.99 | one-time |
| Salmon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mouse toy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silicone brush | $1.99 | one-time |
| mPVP Cat Fury | $2.99 | one-time |
| mPVP Magic Cat Paws | $2.99 | one-time |
| mPVP Laser Cat Eyes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitty Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whisker Blaster | $6.99 | one-time |
| Catbag | $8.99 | one-time |
| KS number of matches ×100 | $12.99 | one-time |
| MeowBlaster | $14.99 | one-time |
| Whisker Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Meow Missiles | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pounce Chest | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hunter's Hoard | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be a BlockStar free?

Be a BlockStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meow's free?

Meow's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Be a BlockStar or Meow's?

Meow's is rated higher. Be a BlockStar averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Meow's averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Be a BlockStar or Meow's have ads?

Meow's shows ads; Be a BlockStar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Be a BlockStar or Meow's?

Be a BlockStar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meow's every 2 weeks. Most recently, Be a BlockStar was updated on September 20, 2026 and Meow's on July 15, 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.*