Blinks by Move38 vs Pocket8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blinks by Move38
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The Blinks app is a companion app and games library for the Blinks Game System. Browse a library of games for the Blinks Game System. Watch tutorial videos and learn games from the illustrated instructions. Access games published by Move38 and designed and developed with a community of open source game makers. Use the NFC-enabled Blink Link, to load games directly from the Blinks App. Download new games for free or with in-app purchase to load onto your Blink Link instantaneously. Join a community for the future of in-person play! If you subscribe to the Blinks App, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can easily cancel anytime, 24 hours a day. There are no cancelation fees. We love having you be a part of this community supported game system and hope you love what you play. https://move38.com/pages/terms-conditions-app
Pocket8
This app brings the PICO-8 fantasy console experience to your mobile device, offering access to thousands of community-made games. Enjoy customizable touch controls or gamepad support, and never lose progress with an instant save system.
- Browse and play community-made PICO-8 games
- Customizable touch controls and gamepad support
- Instant save states for unlimited progress saving
- Portrait and landscape orientation support
- Locked 60FPS gameplay
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Experience PICO-8 Anywhere: Pocket8 brings the magic of the PICO-8 fantasy console to your pocket. Whether you’re on a commute or relaxing at home, thousands of indie games are a single tap away. A Massive Library in Your Pocket: Discover thousands of community-made games with integrated BBS exploration. From challenging platformers to relaxing puzzles, there’s always something new to play. Download your favorites and build a personal collection that goes offline wherever you do. Controls That Feel Right: Gaming on a touch screen can be a struggle. Pocket8 features high-precision controls that feel as good as a real handheld. Choose between a classic D-pad or virtual joystick, or swap the face buttons positioning to match your playstyle. Wanna go touch-less? Connect a controller and play with a bluetooth gamepad or keyboard. Play Without Interruption: Instant save system lets you freeze time and jump back in to the exact pixel where you left off. Manage an infinite amount of save states per cartridge. Features: Browse & Play: Explore the Lexaloffle BBS to find and download new games instantly. Pro-Style Controls: Fluid movement and adaptive controls. Gamepad and Keyboard support included. Portrait & Landscape: Play comfortably in any orientation. Save Anywhere: Never lose your progress with instant state saves. Pure Performance: Locked 60FPS gameplay for the ultimate retro experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket8 at none against Blinks by Move38's 10. Pocket8 also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, 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. Blinks by Move38 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pocket8 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blinks by Move38 ships an update weekly, Pocket8 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blinks by Move38 | Pocket8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Move38 | Jevon Lipsey |
In-app purchases
Blinks by Move38
- Blinks Monthly Membership$9.991 Month
- Blinks Quarterly Membership$23.993 Months
- DarkballFree
- Group TherapyFree
- PaintbrushFree
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- Puzzle101Free
- WHAM!Free
- WidgetsFree
- Zen FlowFree
- Astro$7.99
Pocket8
No in-app purchases
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