# iSlash vs City Bloxx

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSlash | City Bloxx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islash/id388130466/reviews) | **[4.5 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-bloxx/id6446201185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 574 | **655** |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/388130469) | [爱玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676364156) |

## What reviewers say

### iSlash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islash/id388130466)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Star Killer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip Master Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Time Bender Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Power Blade Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Star Killer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard and achievements not updating correctly
- Game freezing on launch after updates

**Requested features**

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


### City Bloxx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-bloxx/id6446201185)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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