# Block vs Block vs CW Decoder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block vs Block at 56% against CW Decoder's 0%. Block vs Block also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (400 vs 1). CW Decoder's advantage is price (Free vs $7.00) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CW Decoder is free to download; Block vs Block costs $7.00 up front. Block vs Block sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CW Decoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block vs Block holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block vs Block has 400 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of CW Decoder's.

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, CW Decoder every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block vs Block | CW Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.00 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-vs-block/id500909640/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cw-decoder/id6748900681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **400** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Keiya Chiba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740986591) |

## 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


### CW Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cw-decoder/id6748900681)

This application uses AI for high-accuracy Morse code decoding. It offers real-time signal processing for steady performance in noisy conditions. A free version allows for short decoding sessions, while a paid upgrade provides unlimited use and advanced features.

**Highlights:** AI-driven decoding, Real-time signal processing, Adjustable speed and thresholds, Decodes letters, numerals, and prosigns, Built-in microphone input, USB-C audio input (full version), Scrollable decoded text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block vs Block free?

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

### Is CW Decoder free?

CW Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block vs Block or CW Decoder?

Block vs Block is rated higher. Block vs Block averages 4.0 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while CW Decoder averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Block vs Block or CW Decoder have ads?

Block vs Block shows ads; CW Decoder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or CW Decoder?

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, and CW Decoder every 8 days. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on November 10, 2026 and CW Decoder 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.*