# Block vs Block vs 8bitWar

The clearest difference is price: Block vs Block at Free against 8bitWar's $2.99. 8bitWar's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (96% vs 56%). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Block vs Block is free to download; 8bitWar costs $2.99 up front. Block vs Block sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 8bitWar asks for nothing beyond the download.

8bitWar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 398 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Block vs Block's written reviews are positive against 96% of 8bitWar's.

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, 8bitWar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block vs Block | 8bitWar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-vs-block/id500909640/reviews) | **[4.8 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-netherworld/id827101160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Rosendahl Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/591646413) |

## 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


### 8bitWar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-netherworld/id827101160)

Engage in strategic battles by hiring and positioning units to counter enemy forces. Test your tactical skills across 180 levels, with options to play solo, against a friend on the same device, or online.

**Highlights:** Strategic unit placement, Tactical thinking, 180 levels, Local multiplayer, Online multiplayer

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Quick matches perfect for short play sessions
- 🧠 Challenging strategy and tactics
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
- 🎯 Simple to learn mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Poor UI scaling on iPhone (too small)
- 🎨 Retro graphics not appealing to all users
- 🐢 Giants move too slowly
- 🔁 Gameplay can feel repetitive
- 🎮 Limited unit variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't start on iPad Pro - unresponsive to input
- GameCenter multiplayer sign-in issues despite being logged in
- Graveyard level 14 crashes repeatedly on iPhone 5c
- UI elements too small and unresponsive on iPhone (wrong unit selection, dropped on wrong targets)

**Requested features**

- Ability to use enemy units in single player mode
- More levels and content updates
- Additional unit types and characters
- Upgrade system using coins or currency
- Unit targeting control (choose targets instead of auto-attack)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block vs Block free?

Block vs Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8bitWar free?

8bitWar costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block vs Block or 8bitWar?

8bitWar is rated higher. Block vs Block averages 4.1 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while 8bitWar averages 4.8 from 148 ratings.

### Do Block vs Block or 8bitWar have ads?

Block vs Block shows ads; 8bitWar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or 8bitWar?

Block vs Block ships an update every 5 months, and 8bitWar fortnightly. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on October 12, 2026 and 8bitWar on October 13, 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.*