Block vs Block vs Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block vs Block
Experience a classic block-falling puzzle game reimagined as a real-time battle. Challenge an adaptive AI or compete head-to-head with a friend on a single iPad screen. Perfect for quick matches and intense competition.
- Real-time block falling battles
- Adaptive AI opponent
- 2-player local multiplayer on iPad
- Classic puzzle gameplay
- Intense speed challenges
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Remember that game you couldn’t put down — the one that made you say “just one more round”? Say hello to its ultimate evolution: Block vs Block! Tired of playing BLOCK falling alone? It’s time to turn the classic puzzle into a heart-pounding battle! Challenge a smart AI opponent that adapts from easy to insanely fast — feel the rush as the blocks drop faster, and the pressure builds. Can you survive the speed… or will you get crushed in seconds? Even better: 2-player local multiplayer on iPad! Grab a friend, go head-to-head on the same screen — no internet needed. Perfect for parties, classrooms, or killing time on the train. Who’ll hold their cool? Who’ll crack first? Classic blocks × Real-time combat × Addictive gameplay Block vs Block brings back the nostalgia, but cranks up the intensity. It’s simple, fair, and dangerously fun. We all know the truth: “Just one more game…” — and suddenly, it’s 2 a.m. Ready to prove you’re the ultimate BLOCK falling champion? Download Block vs Block now — It is totally unforgettable! Preview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlUCP7t1Ii0 ---------------------------------- Enjoy play as God to create an universe, start to play myDream Universe iOS : https://apps.apple.com/app/mydream-universe/id1447861806 macOS : https://apps.apple.com/app/mydream-universe/id1447861778
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
Create a personalized thunderstorm experience to aid relaxation and sleep. Customize rain intensity, thunder frequency, lightning effects, and background sounds. Includes a sleep timer with audio fade-out.
- Customizable thunderstorm types
- Adjustable rain and thunder sounds
- Toggleable lightning effects
- Background ambient sounds
- Sleep timer with fade-out
- Bluetooth and AirPlay support
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Summon a thunderstorm on your smart device. Relax and fall fast asleep to the sounds of rain and thunder. The camera flashes when lightning strikes. THUNDERSTORMS • Strong Thunderstorm — Heavy rain with frequent lightning and thunder nearby • Normal Thunderstorm — Steady rain with a full range of lightning and thunder • Weak Thunderstorm — Light rain with occasional lightning and thunder far off • Passing Thunderstorms — Rain and lightning intensity changes as the storms pass Rain • Toggle rain sound effects • Change rain audio: Default, Heavy, Steady, Light, On Tin Roof • Change rain volume Lightning/Thunder • Toggle thunder sound effects • Change thunder volume • Change delay lightning (Wireless audio delay offset) • Toggle delay thunder • Toggle lightning light effects • Change lightning transition effects • Change lightning/thunder occurrence: Default, Occasional, Normal, Frequent Passing Thunderstorms • Change starting storm for Passing Thunderstorms: Weak, Normal, Strong • Change cycle time for Passing Thunderstorms: 15m, 30m, 60m Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Sleep Timer — Set a timer with a gradual audio fade-out. • Bluetooth and AirPlay Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or connect to speakers with AirPlay using the Control Center. Adjust the Delay Lightning setting to offset wireless audio delay. Please contact me at support@thunderstorm.scottdodson.dev if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Thunderstorm Simulator and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott *Ad-free version: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thunderstorm-simulator/id1200949907
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) at 4.6 against Block vs Block's 4.1. Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 16.6). Block vs Block's advantage is ratings volume (398 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Block vs Block sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block vs Block has 398 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Block vs Block's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Block vs Block | Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (398 ratings) | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 398 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | Scott Dodson |
Customer experience
Block vs Block
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
Bugs and requests
Block vs Block
Reported bugs
13 issues- Control buttons get stuck during gameplay
- Blocks fall rapidly without user input
- Game freezes on certain devices (iPad 3, iPhone 5)
- Blocks overlap with placed pieces when rotating
- Game crashes when accessing options menu
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- App crashes after exceeding personal best score
- Game resets when paused or app is switched
- Preview video link non-functional
- Blocks stuck at top causing unfair losses
- Inconsistent block shapes and sizes
- App won't open after updates
- Display shows only stars on startup
- Multiplayer setup requires squished screen sharing
Requested features
14 requests- Pause button that preserves game state
- Full screen display option
- Improved control button placement and visibility
- Ability to adjust control opacity
- Faster block drop speed control
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- Better instructions for special items
- Left-handed gameplay option
- Head-to-head multiplayer on iPad
- Game save functionality
- More music tracks
- Classic Tetris controls and block shapes
- Restart button in pause menu
- Settings persistence
- Rotate block option for all devices
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Block vs Block
- Remove advertisement$1.99
- Extend Pack$2.99
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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