# State.io vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Blast！ at 76% against State.io's 30%. Block Blast！ also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. State.io sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Block Blast！ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Blast！ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 249K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of State.io's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast！'s.

State.io ships an update monthly, Block Blast！ every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | State.io | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (249K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stateio-conquer-the-world/id1559032748/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 249K | **2.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #37 | **#10** |
| Size | 361 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### State.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stateio-conquer-the-world/id1559032748)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Strategy, #163 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in an abstract real-time strategy game where you command troops to capture territories. Solve tactical puzzles to outwit opponents, expand your influence, and defend your borders in this exciting countries takeover.

**Highlights:** Command troops to capture states, Solve strategic puzzles, Tactical dot clashes, Countries takeover, Attack and defend territories, Real-time strategy gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack Of Skip’Its | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack Of Skip’Its | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack Of Skip’Its | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⚙️ Good strategic elements
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads and ad-related issues
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacks long-term challenge
- 🔌 Causes phone overheating and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Ads not working as intended (forced ads, no rewards)

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Larger maps and more territories to conquer
- Difficulty settings or progression
- Ability to choose starting territory


### Block Blast！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Casual, #10 Top Free · Puzzle, #15 Top Free · Games, #87 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a vibrant block-crushing puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, strategically place colorful cubes on an 8x8 board, and aim for endless high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle variety, Block puzzle saga, Endless high score hunt, Strategic puzzle gameplay, Adventure mode, Offline fun

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 📱 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Blocks not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- More game modes and level variety
- Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
- Progression and rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is State.io free?

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

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, State.io or Block Blast！?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. State.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 249K ratings, while Block Blast！ averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.

### Do State.io or Block Blast！ have ads?

Both State.io and Block Blast！ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, State.io or Block Blast！?

State.io ships an update monthly, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, State.io was updated on September 28, 2026 and Block Blast！ on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, State.io or Block Blast！?

State.io currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Block Blast！ at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*