Comparison

iSlash vs City Bloxx

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

Head to head
About

iSlash

This addictive puzzle game challenges players to slash through levels by strategically cutting shapes. Avoid deadly ninja stars and collect bonuses to advance. Compete with friends or players worldwide in real-time multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • 240+ levels
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • New stars and bonuses
  • Original soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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MORE THAN 50 MILLION PEOPLE ENJOYING iSLASH! THANK YOU, EVERYBODY! iSlash is the best slashing puzzle on the App Store! ****** Featured in the New & Noteworthy in Japan Featured as TUAW's Daily App "Aesthetics and evolving gameplay are the two main reasons iSlash works so well... Worthy of our A- rating and high recommendation." - iLounge "iSlash is that rare combination which offers both fun and a great challenge." - 148apps "This is a very addictive game, and one you will play again and again." - Appmodo "iSlash has got the style to go with the gameplay. GREAT" - Games Uncovered "iSlash is one of the few iPhone games that I've admired, played compulsively, and recommended to anyone who would listen." - Peter Liepa (Creator of Boulder Dash) ****** iSlash is an addictive slashing puzzle where your finger is your weapon. Swipe to slash your way through 240 amazing levels(more to come for free). Keep an eye on the ninja stars; some are fast, some are ghosts, but all are deadly. Destroy most of the play-shape, and you'll advance to the next one. Open your ninja senses and let the fun begin! FEATURES * 240 Levels and more to come for FREE * Multiplayer * Global Leaderboards * Achievements * New stars and Bonuses introduced as you advance * Original soundtrack * Frequent updates to keep you slashing MULTIPLAYER GAMEPLAY Challenge your friends or anyone in the world to a simultaneous slashing battle! First​, to reach the red knot wins the game! * Real-Time Multiplayer * New Gameplay Experience * 50 Levels Designed for Multiplayer * Special Achievements for Multiplayer For the best multiplayer experience, the minimum required version is 1.4.1 Always get the latest update for best-slashing fun! We'd like to thank everybody who encourages us with their reviews and for making iSlash one of the best slashing puzzle games on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/duellogames Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/duellogames Keep S/la/sh/in/g!

About

City Bloxx

This game challenges you to stack blocks and build towers, offering a nostalgic experience with increasing difficulty. Its simple controls and intuitive gameplay make it accessible for puzzle game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Nostalgic gameplay
  • Block stacking challenges
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Hours of entertainment
Features
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Take a trip down memory lane with CityBloxx, the beloved game that has made its way to iPhone. Stack blocks carefully and create towers that reach the sky! Each level presents new challenges and obstacles, so be prepared to use your strategic thinking skills to overcome them. With CityBloxx, you can enjoy: A classic game brought back to life Easy-to-learn gameplay Levels that gradually increase in difficulty Simple and intuitive controls Hours of exciting gameplay Whether you're a fan of the original Nokia game or simply looking for a fun puzzle game to play, CityBloxx is sure to provide endless entertainment. So what are you waiting for? Download it now and start challenging yourself today!

Screenshots

iSlash4 screens
City Bloxx4 screens

Verdict

The call

iSlash and City Bloxx both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of iSlash's written reviews are positive against 40% of City Bloxx's. iSlash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). City Bloxx's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

City Bloxx is free to download; iSlash costs $0.99 up front. iSlash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and City Bloxx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iSlash against 4.5 for City Bloxx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 574 and 655 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of iSlash's written reviews are positive against 40% of City Bloxx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSlash ships an update every 2 months, City Bloxx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iSlash versus City Bloxx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSlashCity Bloxx
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (574 ratings)4.5 (655 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better39.7% of reviews
Number of ratings574655 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.爱玲 王

Customer experience

iSlash

All ratings573 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews1,987 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%

City Bloxx

All ratings624 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative55.2%

User reviews

iSlash

From 574 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Challenging levels
  • 💡 Variety of game mechanics
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Unresponsive controls at times

City Bloxx

From 655 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Faithful recreation of classic Nokia game
  • 😊 Strong nostalgic appeal for players
  • 🎯 Engaging gameplay mechanics with strategy elements
  • ✨ Closest version to original found by players

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads during gameplay
  • 📺 Forced full-length video ads
  • ⚠️ Ads interrupt focus-intensive moments
  • 🔇 Missing sound effects for block placement
  • 🐛 Glitches on maps 5 and 6

Bugs and requests

iSlash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Leaderboard and achievements not updating correctly
  • Game freezing on launch after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level updates and content
  • Ability to unlock new blades/tools
  • Improved leaderboard and achievements
  • Support for larger screen sizes

City Bloxx

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tower placement glitches on maps 5 and 6
  • Towers placeable in invalid locations
  • Missing sound effects for block interactions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add weather effects (rain and lightning)
  • Sound effects for block landing/connection
  • Block demolition/smashing feature
  • Option to remove ads with payment
  • Sound effects toggle separate from music

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iSlash

One-time10
  • 10 Star Killer Pack$0.99
  • 5 Skip Master Pack$0.99
  • 10 Time Bender Pack$0.99
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  • 10 Power Blade Pack$0.99
  • 1,000 Coin Pack$0.99
  • 30 Star Killer Pack$1.99
  • 3,000 Coin Pack$1.99
  • Combo Pack$4.99
  • 10,000 Coin Pack$4.99
  • 40,000 Coin Pack$9.99
1 purchases

City Bloxx

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$1.99

Questions

Is iSlash free?
iSlash costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is City Bloxx free?
City Bloxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSlash or City Bloxx?
City Bloxx is rated higher. iSlash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while City Bloxx averages 4.5 from 655 ratings.
Do iSlash or City Bloxx have ads?
City Bloxx shows ads; iSlash does not.
Which is updated more often, iSlash or City Bloxx?
iSlash ships an update every 2 months, and City Bloxx every 2 weeks. Most recently, iSlash was updated on November 1, 2026 and City Bloxx on October 30, 2026.

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