Comparison

Barricade vs Blockade

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

Head to head
About

Barricade

A strategic board game where players aim to move their pawn across the board. Block opponents by strategically placing walls to control the game flow. Easy to pick up but offers deep strategic challenges.

Highlights
  • Strategic wall placement
  • Pawn movement across board
  • Block opponent's path
  • Simple to learn
  • Difficult to master
Features
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Simple to learn, difficult to master, Barricade is a strategy board game for 2 or 4 players. The goal is simple: be the first to move your player to the other side of the board. But on each turn, you can place a barricade instead of moving, blocking your opponent's path and forcing a detour, turning a quick dash into a battle of wits. Move, or barricade? Every decision counts. WAYS TO PLAY • Online multiplayer - challenge players around the world • Ranked matches - climb the global leaderboard • King of the Hill - 4 players race to the crown in the centre • Play vs the computer - from Easy to Expert • Local play - share one device with a friend • Daily puzzles - a fresh tactical challenge every day MORE • In-game chat with your opponent • Game analysis - review every move after the match • Ratings & player profiles • Save and share video clips of your games Whether you've got two minutes or two hours, Barricade is the strategy game that's easy to pick up and hard to put down. Terms of Use (EULA): https://barricade.gg/terms Privacy Policy: https://barricade.gg/privacy

About

Blockade

Features
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Blockade is a beautifully crafted strategy board game where every move matters. No luck, no dice, no randomness — just pure tactical brilliance. HOW TO PLAY • Two pawns face off on a 7×7 board • Each turn: move your pawn one space, then place a wall anywhere on the board • Cut off your opponent's paths and trap them • The player who can't move loses! Simple rules. Deep strategy. Every block is a weapon. GAME MODES • vs AI: Test your wits against a clever computer opponent • 2 Player: Challenge a friend on the same device — the ultimate head-to-head duel WHY BLOCKADE? • Perfect for fans of Chess, Go, and Quoridor • Fully offline — no internet needed, play anywhere • Available in 19 languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more • No ads. No in-app purchases. The complete experience from day one. • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Elegant animations and haptic feedback for a premium feel FOR STRATEGY LOVERS Behind its simple rules lies remarkable depth. Do you expand your own mobility or restrict your opponent? Every decision is a trade-off, every wall placement a strategic choice. This is the game for those who think before they move. Blockade · 7×7

Screenshots

Barricade4 screens
Blockade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barricade at Free against Blockade's $1.99. Blockade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Barricade is free to download; Blockade costs $1.99 up front. Barricade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Blockade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barricade versus Blockade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarricadeBlockade
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (688 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings688 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developero7 GamesYasin Ercan Ozdemir

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Barricade

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Blockade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barricade free?
Barricade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blockade free?
Blockade costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barricade or Blockade have ads?
Barricade shows ads; Blockade does not.

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