# NetHack vs Block Ops II

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetHack | Block Ops II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack/id334281275/reviews) | **[3.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-ops-ii-block-warfare/id828417324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [gandreas software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284533119) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## What reviewers say

### NetHack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack/id334281275)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Block Ops II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-ops-ii-block-warfare/id828417324)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't let you buy pro version anymore
- Spawns you in the same room as enemy
- Lag
- Laggy
- Glitchy

**Requested features**

- Make all maps free
- Add multiplayer
- Add zombie mode
- Add more guns
- Add campaign


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*