Comparison

NetHack vs Block Ops II

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

Head to head
About

NetHack

Embark on a legendary dungeon-crawling adventure with this classic roguelike game. Explore vast levels, battle monsters, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy a faithful port with modern touch controls and graphical options.

Highlights
  • ASCII or graphics mode
  • Touch-based movement and commands
  • Gesture-based command system
  • Pinch-to-zoom graphics
  • Faithful NetHack experience
  • Multiple tile sets
Features
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One of the deepest, richest gameplay found in any game on any platform, NetHack is a cult classic since its release in 1987, and has since spawned many descendants (including Diablo). gandreas software now presents this classic for the iPhone/iPod Touch: - Playable in either "ASCII" mode, or graphics mode (just rotate the device to switch) - Obscure keyboard commands replaced with a simple taps for movement, or a handy command picker. - Commands can also be activated by a unique gesture based command - want to search for a secret door? Swipe across the top of the play area (all the gestures are shown on the command picker for easy reference) - Graphics can be zoomed in/out via pinch - Completely faithful NetHack experience (all the levels, monsters, potions, scrolls, etc...) - iPhone UI - standard scrolling lists, pickers, etc... - Multiple tiles sets, from the classic to the sublime - Never see a keyboard unless you are doing something like typing in a name! Can you retrieve the Amulet of Yendor and return to the surface?

About

Block Ops II

Engage in blocky first-person shooter combat within a fully destructible world. Build and defend your own bases by strategically placing blocks, and sabotage enemy fortifications. Unlock a variety of weapons and skins as you play.

Highlights
  • Blocky first-person shooter action
  • 100% destructible environment
  • Place and destroy blocks
  • Build and defend bases
  • Unlockable weapons and skins
  • Voxel-based graphics
Features
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Block Ops II: Block Warfare is the sequel to 2012's hit mobile game "Block Ops". Featuring a totally destructible world. Place blocks to build your defenses, build your own fortress base and sabotage the enemy's fortifications! In Block Ops 2 you are free to approach the battle your own way. • Blocky first person shooter action • 100% destructible environment • Place and destroy blocks • Build and defend your own bases • Weapons and skins to unlock • Voxel based graphics

Screenshots

NetHack4 screens
Block Ops II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Ops II at 3.4 against NetHack's 2.8. Block Ops II also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 25%). NetHack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Block Ops II sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetHack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Ops II holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHack has 1K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NetHack's written reviews are positive against 41% of Block Ops II's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NetHack versus Block Ops II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetHackBlock Ops II
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (1K ratings)3.4 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better40
Update frequency—Every 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS2.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB112 MB
Age rating9+17+
Developergandreas softwareAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

Customer experience

NetHack

All ratings1,005 ratings
Positive34.9%
Neutral17.5%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative65.3%

Block Ops II

All ratings40 ratings
Positive57.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative47.1%

User reviews

NetHack

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great port of classic game
  • 👍 Innovative gesture controls
  • 💡 Multiple graphical tilesets
  • 🚀 Responsive touch controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable save function
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 👎 Steep learning curve

Block Ops II

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Epic sniper scopes
  • 👍 Bots are pros
  • 👍 Addictive survival game
  • 👍 Good for Call of Duty/Minecraft fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Single map and few guns
  • 🐛 No goals or way to win
  • 🐛 Boring
  • 🐛 Horrible graphics
  • 🐛 Guns sound the same

Bugs and requests

NetHack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on call/exit
  • Unable to recover from crashes
  • Freezes on character creation
  • Compatibility problems with iPhone 6 and iOS 8+

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to support latest iOS versions
  • Add option to edit configuration files
  • Implement multiple character support
  • Improve stability and save functionality

Block Ops II

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Doesn't let you buy pro version anymore
  • Spawns you in the same room as enemy
  • Lag
  • Laggy
  • Glitchy
Show 18 more
  • Lagging
  • Buggy
  • Enemy's coming from nowhere
  • Weapon would not deal any damage
  • Fire button in a horrible spot
  • Among is horrible
  • Laggy and slow performance
  • Jerky
  • Glitches
  • Turning speed is way too fast
  • Unlimited health
  • Doesn't show up in the menu
  • Doesn't open
  • Slow movement
  • Glitches
  • Turning speed is fast
  • Health is poop
  • Crashes

Requested features

16 requests
  • Make all maps free
  • Add multiplayer
  • Add zombie mode
  • Add more guns
  • Add campaign
Show 11 more
  • Make AI better
  • Make it free
  • Make own multiplayer maps
  • Level up system
  • Zombie maps
  • Downloadable maps
  • More characters
  • Add more guns and classes
  • Zombie mode
  • Indicator showing direction of shots
  • New weapons

In-app purchases

None

NetHack

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Block Ops II

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is NetHack free?
NetHack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Ops II free?
Block Ops II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetHack or Block Ops II?
Block Ops II is rated higher. NetHack averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Block Ops II averages 3.4 from 40 ratings.
Do NetHack or Block Ops II have ads?
Block Ops II shows ads; NetHack does not.

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