Comparison

Astermites vs Block Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 3D moon environment
  • Destroy asteroids and space bugs
  • Survival and high score modes
  • 2D and 3D gameplay views
  • Original dubstep soundtrack
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Strategic block sliding gameplay
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Minimalist design
  • Satisfying sound effects
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Astermites4 screens
Block Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Astermites versus Block Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstermitesBlock Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better3.5 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 87 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB112 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJared P DeGraffenried宇航 程

Customer experience

Astermites

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Block Master

All ratings90 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative68.4%

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

None

Astermites

No in-app purchases

None

Block Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astermites free?
Astermites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Master free?
Block Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Astermites or Block Master?
Astermites is rated higher. Astermites averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Block Master averages 3.5 from 239 ratings.
Do Astermites or Block Master have ads?
Block Master shows ads; Astermites does not.
Which is updated more often, Astermites or Block Master?
Astermites ships an update every 87 months, and Block Master every 2 months. Most recently, Astermites was updated on November 1, 2026 and Block Master on October 30, 2026.

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