Block vs Block vs UTM SE
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
UTM SE
Experience classic computing by running old-school games and software. This emulator supports various display modes and processor architectures, allowing you to run pre-built systems or configure your own.
- Run classic software and games
- VGA and terminal modes
- Emulates x86, ARM, PPC, RISC-V
- Pre-built or custom machine configurations
- Built from QEMU
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UTM SE is a PC emulator that allows you to run classic software and old-school games. * Supports both VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems * Emulates x86, ARM, PPC, and RISC-V architectures * Run pre-built machines or create your own configuration from scratch * Built from QEMU, a powerful and widely used emulator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UTM SE at none against Block vs Block's shown. UTM SE also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and UTM SE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Block vs Block holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 400 and 562 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.
Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, UTM SE every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Block vs Block | UTM SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (400 ratings) — better | 3.8 (562 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 54.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 400 | 562 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | Turing Software, LLC |
Customer experience
Block vs Block
UTM SE
User reviews
Block vs Block
From 400 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple, easy-to-learn mechanics
- 🎮 Good free Tetris alternative
- ⏱️ Perfect for quick gaming sessions
- 🎨 Relaxing and engaging experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent button sticking issues
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- ❌ Poor control button placement
- ❌ Transparent/unclear control buttons
- 🔊 Unpleasant sound effects
UTM SE
From 562 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app that can run Windows and macOS
- 👍 Useful for nostalgic reasons
- 👍 Can run Linux VMs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Slow performance, especially on older devices
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Display and boot issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with some ISOs and VMs
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
UTM SE
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to select .img files as floppy boot images
- Crashes when trying to leave a VM
- Crashes when adjusting virtual CD-ROM drive settings
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for JIT compilation to improve performance
- Improve Magic Keyboard support
- Allow exporting VMs to run on other platforms
In-app purchases
Block vs Block
- Remove advertisement$1.99
- Extend Pack$2.99
UTM SE
- Transistor$0.99
- Chip$4.99
- Computer$9.99
