# Block 89 vs Snake Game ++

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block 89 at none against Snake Game ++'s 1. Block 89 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Snake Game ++'s advantage is ratings volume (995 vs 21) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake Game ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block 89 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snake Game ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake Game ++ has 995 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Block 89's written reviews are positive against 83% of Snake Game ++'s.

Block 89 ships an update every 4 months, Snake Game ++ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block 89 | Snake Game ++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-89-brick-puzzle-game/id576780993/reviews) | **[4.6 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-game-plus-plus/id6446233038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **995** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dsd 164](https://appshunter.io/developer/489465257) | [JUAN PABLO RODRIGUEZ MEDINA](https://appshunter.io/developer/953342645) |

## What reviewers say

### Block 89

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-89-brick-puzzle-game/id576780993)

Experience a classic brick puzzle game with a retro handheld feel. Enjoy a gradual difficulty curve across 20 levels, authentic dot-matrix graphics, and 8-bit sound effects. Share your replays and get lost in the satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Dot-matrix LCD screen, Light and dark modes, 8-bit sound effects, 10 block shapes, 20 levels, GIF replay sharing, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snake Game ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-game-plus-plus/id6446233038)

Experience the classic Snake game with a modern twist. Guide your growing snake to eat food and achieve high scores, navigating through a vibrant game board. Enjoy intuitive controls and addictive gameplay that offers endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Classic Snake gameplay, Beautiful graphics, Addictive gameplay, Intuitive swipe controls, Touch joystick option, Score-based progression

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 lives | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-play gameplay
- 🎮 Nostalgic classic snake experience
- 📱 Works offline without internet
- 🆓 No forced ads or minimal ads
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/distraction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Snake movement too slow
- ⏱️ Input delay and control lag
- 🎮 Inconsistent speed variations
- 🐛 Occasional button/click failures
- 📍 Apples spawn in unreachable corners

**Reported bugs**

- Hard mode corner apple glitch causes instant death
- Button clicks fail when notifications arrive
- Inconsistent snake speed during gameplay
- Control input lag with arrow keys and swiping
- Apple spawning in unreachable corner positions

**Requested features**

- Option to start game at faster speed
- Ability to adjust preferred speed settings
- Snake wrapping (exit one side, enter other)
- Prevent apples from spawning in corners
- More lives or adjustable lives system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block 89 free?

Block 89 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snake Game ++ free?

Snake Game ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block 89 or Snake Game ++?

Snake Game ++ is rated higher. Block 89 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Snake Game ++ averages 4.6 from 995 ratings.

### Do Block 89 or Snake Game ++ have ads?

Snake Game ++ shows ads; Block 89 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block 89 or Snake Game ++?

Block 89 ships an update every 4 months, and Snake Game ++ every 3 months. Most recently, Block 89 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Snake Game ++ on November 7, 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.*