Comparison

Block vs Block vs Drop Ball

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Drop Ball

Features
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Welcome to "Drop Ball:Dash!" Drop Ball is a classic and exciting brick game. Just play this game to relax your brain and have fun. This game is fun and challenging. Just tap on the screen to control your physics ball jump. We have added many special balls and surprise gifts to help overcome obstacles and get you through tough levels. We hope that you will fall in love with this game! Features: 1. Free to play 2. Smooth control 3. 200+ levels and Endless Mode 4. Wonderful physics experience 5. 30+ balls and so many different bricks 6. can play without wifi.

Screenshots

Block vs Block4 screens
Drop Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop Ball at none against Block vs Block's 2. Drop Ball also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Block vs Block's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads 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 vs Block sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Drop Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, Drop Ball every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block vs Block versus Drop Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock vs BlockDrop Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (398 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings398 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar Tsang勇 雷

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

Drop Ball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block vs Block

One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$1.99
  • Extend Pack$2.99
None

Drop Ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block vs Block free?
Block vs Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop Ball free?
Drop Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block vs Block or Drop Ball have ads?
Both Block vs Block and Drop Ball show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or Drop Ball?
Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, and Drop Ball every 11 months. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on September 23, 2026 and Drop Ball on August 26, 2026.

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