Comparison

Block Breakerz vs VolcanUp

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

Head to head
About

Block Breakerz

This arcade game combines elements of Breakout and Hungry Hungry Hippos for frantic multiplayer fun. Compete solo or with up to three friends across four distinct game modes, offering hours of replayability for the whole family.

Highlights
  • 1-4 player multiplayer
  • Four unique game modes
  • Blend of Breakout and Hungry Hungry Hippos
  • Easy to learn, challenging to master
  • 26 levels across game modes
  • Drop-in/drop-out multiplayer
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Block Breakerz is a fast paced, 4 player, arcade game that blends Breakout and Hungry Hungry Hippos into a party game you just can't stop playing. Compete solo or against up to three of your friends in 4 different game modes that will have you playing ‘just one more round’ for hours on end. Block Breakerz is a frantic and fun game for the whole family that you can play anytime and anywhere on your iPad!. Game Play: Block Breakerz plays like a blend between the arcade hit Breakout and Hungry Hungry Hippos! Up to four players compete against each other by reflecting balls into the play area to destroy blocks, break targets, or inflict damage on other players. It couldn’t be easier to play, all you have to do is drag your paddle back and forth to ping and pong balls toward blocks or targets. But, to be a Block Breakerz Master, you’ll need to learn how to position your paddle to bounce balls right where you want them to go. 4 Game Modes: Clear - Clear all blocks from the screen as quickly as possible. Highest score wins! Score Attack - It’s a race to hit the score target before anyone else. First player to hit the target wins the round! Target Break - In this mode you can only score points by striking the golden targets in each level. Once all the targets are destroyed, the game ends and the highest score wins. Battle Mode - Welcome to the Battledome! In this mode each player has to defend the line behind their paddle at all costs because three hits and you are out. Last player left standing is the winner. Features • Single Player: You only have three hearts to beat each level. Can you unlock all the levels in each mode? • Multiplayer: Play solo to set a high score or with up to 4 players at a time to make it a party. • 4 Game Modes: Play Clear, Score Attack, Target Break, or Battle Mode with your friends. • Fun for the whole family: Easy to pick up and play for all ages. • Drop in and Drop Out: Players can quickly jump in or out between matches. • 26 different levels across 4 game modes. • Take the fun with you wherever you go with your iPad or iPad Pro!

About

VolcanUp

Race against rising lava in this challenging platformer. Tap to jump and wall jump your way through six distinct zones, collecting coins and avoiding obstacles. Master simple controls to escape the volcano before it's too late.

Highlights
  • Automatic character movement
  • Tap to jump
  • Wall jump mechanics
  • Six unique zones
  • Coin collection
  • Lava escape challenge
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Escape the rising lava of a dangerous volcano before it's too late! Your character walks automatically; you can tap the screen to jump. If you tap while against a wall, your character will also change direction by performing a wall jump. Find the best route up through the six unique zones using these simple controls while racing against the volcano’s lava. But watch out, if you get hit by a spike or fall in lava, you’ll have to restart from the bottom! The six areas: Rock Bottom - Intro Pink Passage - Bouncy Pads Blue Mine - Ice Blocks Green Factory - Fading Platforms Yellow Elevator - Two Updrafts Orange Opening - Low Lighting Each area has one coin to collect. Some are one jump away, but others are on extra paths entirely! To save each coin, you must bring it all the way back to the surface in one go!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VolcanUp at Free against Block Breakerz's $2.99. VolcanUp also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). Block Breakerz's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases 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

VolcanUp is free to download; Block Breakerz costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Breakerz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VolcanUp has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Breakerz ships an update every 16 months, VolcanUp every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Block Breakerz versus VolcanUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock BreakerzVolcanUp
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperF5 Games LLCLogan Marshall

In-app purchases

None

Block Breakerz

No in-app purchases

None

VolcanUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Breakerz free?
Block Breakerz costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VolcanUp free?
VolcanUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Breakerz or VolcanUp?
Block Breakerz is rated higher. Block Breakerz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VolcanUp averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Block Breakerz or VolcanUp have ads?
VolcanUp shows ads; Block Breakerz does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Breakerz or VolcanUp?
Block Breakerz ships an update every 16 months, and VolcanUp every 5 days. Most recently, Block Breakerz was updated on November 3, 2026 and VolcanUp on November 3, 2026.

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