# The Blockheads vs Assembly Line 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Assembly Line 2 at none against The Blockheads's 8. Assembly Line 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). The Blockheads's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 1.6K). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Blockheads sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Assembly Line 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Assembly Line 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Blockheads has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of The Blockheads's written reviews are positive against 80% of Assembly Line 2's.

The Blockheads ships an update every 2 months, Assembly Line 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Blockheads | Assembly Line 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-blockheads/id519596406/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line-2/id1669722484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 91 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majic Jungle Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284896688) | [Joao Reis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633456295) |

## What reviewers say

### The Blockheads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-blockheads/id519596406)

Embark on an endless adventure of exploration, creation, and survival in a vast 2D sandbox world. Gather resources, craft tools, build structures, and trade with others to advance from basic survival to advanced technology like jetpacks and electric elevators. Play solo or join friends in online multiplayer worlds.

**Highlights:** Infinite world exploration, Extensive crafting system, Multiplayer online worlds, Building and construction, Global economy trading, PVP battles, Advanced technology crafting

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Age Of Time Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Server World Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double-Time | $2.99 | one-time |
| HD Texture Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days Server World Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epoch Of Time Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Era Of Time Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eon Of Time Crystals | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique 2D blocky aesthetic
- 🚀 Smooth performance even on older devices
- 👍 Customizable world settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid multiplayer servers
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in recent updates
- 💡 Lack of new content and updates
- 🔒 Monetization through time crystals

**Reported bugs**

- Servers becoming inaccessible
- Worlds randomly changing to custom/expert mode
- Inventory items disappearing
- Crafting time issues

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and pets
- Implement creative mode
- Introduce space exploration and rockets
- Improve multiplayer experience


### Assembly Line 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line-2/id1669722484)

Build and manage a factory to craft and sell resources. Optimize your assembly line with various machines and upgrades to maximize profits, even while offline. Discover new resources and make strategic decisions to grow your industrial empire.

**Highlights:** Build and optimize 21 different machines, Unlock tons of upgrades, Craft around 50 unique resources, Offline progress generation, Informative machine and resource data, Progress backup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Optional ads
- 🎨 Good visuals
- 🕹️ Engaging factory management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky controls
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🧭 Unclear progression
- 🧠 Tedious menu navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent offline earnings
- Crafters and splitters stop working
- Crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Copy/paste assembly lines
- Rotate/flip multiple machines
- Pause production
- Better performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Blockheads free?

The Blockheads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Assembly Line 2 free?

Assembly Line 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Blockheads or Assembly Line 2?

Assembly Line 2 is rated higher. The Blockheads averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Assembly Line 2 averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do The Blockheads or Assembly Line 2 have ads?

Assembly Line 2 shows ads; The Blockheads does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Blockheads or Assembly Line 2?

The Blockheads ships an update every 2 months, and Assembly Line 2 weekly. Most recently, The Blockheads was updated on October 26, 2026 and Assembly Line 2 on October 27, 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.*