Comparison

Down the Block vs CT Pool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Ethermine Monitoring

Mine crypto on any device

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.2911 ratingsView app →

About

Down the Block

Features

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This app supports Ethereum, Zcash, Ethereum Classic, BEAM, Ravencoin and Ergo. Keep an eye on crucial statistics such as payouts, hashrate, shares, workers, coins per minute, bitcoin per minute, USD per minute. Keep on top of your rigs to have optimal uptime.

About

CT Pool

This application simplifies cryptocurrency mining, allowing users to start mining popular coins with a single tap. It offers high-speed mining without draining your device's battery or causing overheating, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.

Highlights

One-tap instant mining
High-speed mining (100M+ H/s)
Mine popular cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, DOGE, SOL, TON)
Zero commissions
Device-friendly (no battery drain/overheating)
Secure balance protection

Features

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Start mining in seconds — no special equipment or technical skills required. Manage your mining right from your pocket. Get started for free! QUICK START Download → tap → start mining WORKS ON ANY DEVICE Control mining from your phone MULTIPLE CRYPTOCURRENCIES Switch your balance: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana, TON and more FLEXIBLE SPEED Stack miners and boost your performance — up to 200 MH/s EASY TRANSFERS Send your coins to your wallet anytime, without fees EXTRA BONUSES Invite friends and receive rewards from their purchases EVENTS & REWARDS Join promotions and unlock extra perks Start for free and explore a new way to mine crypto!

Screenshots

Down the Block2 screens

CT Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

Down the Block and CT Pool are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Down the Block sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CT Pool sells 38 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Down the Block ships an update every 2 weeks, CT Pool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Down the Block versus CT Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Down the Block	CT Pool
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.2 (911 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	59.8% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	911 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 3 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	25 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Whizbang	Cryptotab

Bugs and requests

Down the Block

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CT Pool

Reported bugs

3 issues

Login issues with certain sign-in methods
Inability to change account settings like email
Inconsistent mining performance and rewards

Requested features

4 requests

Add more cryptocurrency options to mine
Improve stability and prevent random mining stoppages
Provide more transparent and reliable withdrawal process
Enhance customer support responsiveness

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Down the Block

One-time3

Thank You$0.99
Coffee Tip$3.99
Six Pack Beers$10.99

38 purchases

CT Pool

Subscriptions21

CT Pool 25 kH/s - 3mo$14.493 Months
Pool Miner 25 kH/s - 6mo$23.006 Months
Pool Miner 50 kH/s - 3mo$25.493 Months

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Pool Miner 75 kH/s - 3mo$38.493 Months
Pool Miner 25 kH/s - 1y$40.491 Year
Pool Miner 50 kH/s - 6mo$49.006 Months
Pool Miner 100 kH/s - 3mo$51.003 Months
Pool Miner 75 kH/s - 6mo$73.006 Months
Pool Miner 150 kH/s - 3mo$76.903 Months
Pool Miner 50 kH/s - 1y$80.901 Year
Pool Miner 200 kH/s - 3mo$101.993 Months
Pool Miner 100 kH/s - 6mo$106.996 Months
Pool Miner 75 kH/s - 1y$120.991 Year
Pool Miner 300 kH/s - 3mo$152.993 Months
Pool Miner 100 H/s - 1y$161.991 Year
Pool Miner 350 kH/s - 3mo$178.993 Months
Pool Miner 150 kH/s - 1y$244.991 Year
Pool Miner 300 kH/s - 6mo$319.996 Months
Pool Miner 200 kH/s - 1y$324.991 Year
Pool Miner 350 kH/s - 6mo$374.996 Months
Pool Miner 350 kH/s - 1y$569.001 Year

One-time17

CT Pool Access 15 kH/s - 3mo$3.29
CT Pool Access 25 kH/s - 3mo$5.39
CT Pool Access 50 kH/s - 3mo Promo$5.79

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CT Pool Access 15 kH/s - 1y$7.89
CT Pool Access 50 kH/s - 3mo$8.59
CT Pool Access 15 kH/s - 3y$11.49
CT Pool Access 100 kH/s - 3mo Promo$15.49
CT Pool Access 100 kH/s - 3mo$17.49
CT Pool Access 25 kH/s - 3y$18.90
CT Pool Access 50 kH/s - 3y Promo$24.49
CT Pool Access 15 kH/s - 18mo$25.90
CT Pool Access 100 kH/s - 1y Promo$29.99
CT Pool Access 100 kH/s - 3y Promo$48.49
CT Pool Access 100 kH/s - 1y$55.90
CT Pool Access 100 kH/s - 3y$74.90
CT Pool Access 800 kH/s - 3mo$379.00
CT Pool Access 500 kH/s - 3y$639.00

Questions

Is Down the Block free?

Down the Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is CT Pool free?

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

Do Down the Block or CT Pool have ads?

Neither Down the Block nor CT Pool shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Down the Block or CT Pool?

Down the Block ships an update every 2 weeks, and CT Pool every 3 weeks. Most recently, Down the Block was updated on September 17, 2026 and CT Pool on September 23, 2026.