# Blon vs Shovel Pirate

The clearest difference is ads: Shovel Pirate at none against Blon's shown. Blon's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shovel Pirate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blon holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Blon's written reviews are positive against 72% of Shovel Pirate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blon | Shovel Pirate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blon/id1551789363/reviews)** | [4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-pirate/id6473428149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 131 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Blon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blon/id1551789363)

Embark on a pixelated side-scroller adventure as a brave blob on a quest to defeat your mad brother and reclaim stolen family treasures. Unlock new characters, upgrade abilities, and explore diverse worlds with unique challenges and bosses.

**Highlights:** Pixelized side-scroller platformer, Unlockable playable characters, Ability upgrades and skills tree, 7 diverse biomes with unique bosses, Adaptable difficulty settings, Collect hidden treasures and armors

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Package | $3.99 | one-time |


### Shovel Pirate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-pirate/id6473428149)

Embark on a pirate adventure to find hidden treasures. This cute platformer features fun puzzles, charming characters, and clever traps across 15 action-packed levels. Discover secret collectibles and enjoy delightful music as you progress.

**Highlights:** 15 action-packed levels, Clever puzzles, Secret collectibles, Intuitive controls, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Satisfying mechanics
- 👍 Good for killing time
- 👍 Nice characters and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid to unlock levels
- 💰 Misleading free-to-play model
- 💰 Game is too short
- 💰 Poor value for money (for some)
- 👎 Controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after purchase
- Cannot play past a certain level without paying

**Requested features**

- Separate buttons for ladder and shoveling controls
- More levels or a sequel
- Longer games
- Make more levels free in the future
- Updates to design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blon free?

Blon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shovel Pirate free?

Shovel Pirate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blon or Shovel Pirate?

Blon is rated higher. Blon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Shovel Pirate averages 4.1 from 37 ratings.

### Do Blon or Shovel Pirate have ads?

Blon shows ads; Shovel Pirate does not.

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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.*