Astermites vs Block Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Astermites
Pilot a spacecraft in a 3D moon environment, destroying asteroids and bio-engineered space bugs. Compete for survival and a high score with unique dubstep music. Offers both 2D and 3D gameplay views.
- 3D moon environment
- Destroy asteroids and space bugs
- Survival and high score modes
- 2D and 3D gameplay views
- Original dubstep soundtrack
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3D Asteroids! Fly around a small 3D moon searching for and destroying astermites, bio-engineered space bugs, while blasting the asteroids in the way. Watch out for the astermites, since they also seek you out! Play for survival and high score. 2 games in 1! Choose between 2D view and 3D view during game play. One purchase works on iPad, iPhone and iPod. Unique and original dubstep background music. "A creative idea. Love the 3D graphics! Awesome new approach to an old-school game!" "I have been wanting a game like this for a long time. Can't put it down. Very addictive and challenging." "My kids won't give me back my iPad after playing it!" Programmed and designed by Indie Developer Jared DeGraffenried. Art by Peter DeGraffenried. Music by Richard Terrell. Tested on iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPod 4. Currently doesn't work on iPad 1, or iPhone 3GS or lower.
Block Master
Slide blocks off a grid by tapping them in the direction of their arrows. Plan your moves carefully as larger blocks require more space. Conquer hundreds of levels with satisfying visuals and sound effects.
- Strategic block sliding gameplay
- Physics-based puzzles
- Hundreds of levels
- Minimalist design
- Satisfying sound effects
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Block Master: Tap Away - The Ultimate Puzzle Escape! Unleash Your Logic Skills in This Addictive Brain Teaser! How to Play: Tap blocks to slide them off the grid! Each block shows a directional arrow. Tap a block, and it moves in that direction—but only if the path is clear! Obstacles? It won’t budge. Clear ALL blocks to conquer the level! Key Features: Smart & Strategic Gameplay Plan every move! Blocks come in 4 sizes (1x1 to 4x4), and larger ones need more space to move. Observe patterns, predict outcomes, and master physics-based puzzles! Hundreds of Mind-Bending Levels From breezy warm-ups to expert-tier challenges, each level sharpens your spatial reasoning. New mechanics unlock as you progress! Sleek Design & Satisfying Effects Minimalist visuals, smooth animations, and ASMR-worthy sound effects make every move a delight. Perfect for Puzzle Lovers! Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore strategist, Block Master: Tap Away offers endless fun. Train your brain, beat your high score, and become the ultimate Block Master! Download now and start sliding your way to victory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astermites at 83% against Block Master's 24%. Astermites also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Block Master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 87 months) and ratings volume (239 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Astermites holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Master has 239 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Astermites's written reviews are positive against 24% of Block Master's.
Astermites ships an update every 87 months, Block Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Astermites | Block Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | 3.5 (239 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 23.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 239 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 87 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jared P DeGraffenried | 宇航 程 |
Customer experience
Astermites
Block Master
Bugs and requests
Astermites
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Block Master
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads block gameplay
- Inconsistent Robux rewards
Requested features
2 requests- Faster way to earn Robux
- More reliable Robux rewards
In-app purchases
Astermites
No in-app purchases
Block Master
No in-app purchases
Questions
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