# Block vs Block vs iControlAV2013

The clearest difference is price: iControlAV2013 at Free against Block vs Block's $7.00. iControlAV2013 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Block vs Block's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (56% vs 36%). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

iControlAV2013 is free to download; Block vs Block costs $7.00 up front. Block vs Block sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iControlAV2013 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block vs Block holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block vs Block has 400 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Block vs Block's written reviews are positive against 36% of iControlAV2013's.

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, iControlAV2013 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block vs Block | iControlAV2013 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.00 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-vs-block/id500909640/reviews)** | [2.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav2013/id601314390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **400** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **5.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [11 Trading Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641485011) |

## What reviewers say

### Block vs Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-vs-block/id500909640)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extend Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple, easy-to-learn mechanics
- 🎮 Good free Tetris alternative
- ⏱️ Perfect for quick gaming sessions
- 🎨 Relaxing and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent button sticking issues
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- ❌ Poor control button placement
- ❌ Transparent/unclear control buttons
- 🔊 Unpleasant sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### iControlAV2013

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav2013/id601314390)

Control your compatible 2013 Pioneer AV receiver and Blu-ray player with your iOS device. Adjust EQ, access streaming services, rename inputs, and manage power-saving modes. Stream music via AirPlay and view audio/video signal information.

**Highlights:** Basic AV receiver control (volume, input, power), Advanced control of receiver features (EQ, streaming), Input renaming for personalization, Room calibration results review, Multi-zone control (up to 3 zones), AirPlay music streaming with album art, ECO mode management, Audio/Video signal status viewer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block vs Block free?

Block vs Block costs $7.00, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is iControlAV2013 free?

iControlAV2013 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block vs Block or iControlAV2013?

Block vs Block is rated higher. Block vs Block averages 4.0 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while iControlAV2013 averages 2.4 from 48 ratings.

### Do Block vs Block or iControlAV2013 have ads?

Block vs Block shows ads; iControlAV2013 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or iControlAV2013?

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, and iControlAV2013 every 4 months. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on November 10, 2026 and iControlAV2013 on November 1, 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.*