Cranky Uncle vs Block Hopper!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cranky Uncle
Learn to identify and counter common arguments and conspiracy theories used to deny science. By understanding the tactics of misinformation, you can become more resilient against false claims about topics like climate change, evolution, and vaccination.
- Identify rhetorical techniques
- Spot logical fallacies
- Counter science denial arguments
- Build resilience against misinformation
- Learn about climate change denial
- Understand evolution denial tactics
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We all have a cranky uncle who thinks he knows better than the world’s scientists. But how do you make sense of his arguments and conspiracy theories? The way to understand your cranky uncle is to become a cranky uncle! If you’re going to spot someone cheating at cards, first you have to learn how to cheat at cards. In this game, Cranky Uncle teaches you the rhetorical techniques and logical fallacies he uses to deny science. Climate change, evolution, vaccination, a round Earth - he’s never met a science he wouldn’t deny! The deeper you get into the game, the more resilient you become against misinformation.
Block Hopper!
Swipe to jump between platforms and ascend through the sky. The challenge increases as you progress, testing your reflexes. Customize your experience with vibrant color palettes and adjust audio settings.
- Swipe to jump mechanics
- Increasing difficulty
- Multiple color palettes
- Volume control
- High score tracking
- Minimalistic design
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Keep jumping up! Swipe in any direction to jump to the next platform. The game gets more difficult as it goes on, so be ready! Chose from 6 striking color palettes and control the volume in the options menu. Enjoy the sounds of jumping as you climb through the skys while never looking back! Presented by Oyler Developments. -Try to beat your highscore! -Choose from many vivid colors! -Available on all Apple Platforms! -Minimalistic graphics and responsive UI! -Striking HD graphics! How far can you get? Find more information on the Block Hopper website! https://sites.google.com/view/block-hopper/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Block Hopper! at 5.0 against Cranky Uncle's 3.5. Block Hopper! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Cranky Uncle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Block Hopper! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cranky Uncle has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cranky Uncle ships an update every 4 months, Block Hopper! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cranky Uncle | Block Hopper! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skeptical Science | Bennett Oyler |
Customer experience
Cranky Uncle
Block Hopper!
Bugs and requests
Cranky Uncle
Reported bugs
10 issues- App stuck on start/loading screen
- Blank screens after sign-in
- Quizzes not loading
- Dialogue boxes not fitting on screen
- App crashes on submit
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- Progress not updating
- Learn more button loops back
- App glitches and runs Bitcoin (user claim)
- Half screen blank
- Login process problematic
Requested features
6 requests- More polish and refinement
- More levels and content
- International users need familiar references
- Reconsider encouraging quick answers for points
- Add dark mode option
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- Improve punctuation and text display
Block Hopper!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cranky Uncle
No in-app purchases
Block Hopper!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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