Explode Bricks vs Blockx3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explode Bricks
A classic arcade-style game where players must break all the bricks on the screen. This simple, old-fashioned experience offers straightforward, engaging gameplay.
- Brick breaking gameplay
- Classic arcade style
- Simple controls
- Old-fashioned design
- Free to play
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Very Simple Bricks game. FREE. Old fashioned game where to have to break all the bricks of the screen. (sometimes, also named Ping Pong)
Blockx3
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BlockBlockBlock is a modern, minimalist brick-breaker built for quick sessions and satisfying progression. Break pastel blocks, keep the rally alive, and clear each stage. Collect items that change the flow—split into multiple balls, extend your life, and push for higher scores. Simple controls keep it easy to start, while stage layouts and item timing make every run feel different. Features ・Classic brick-breaker feel with smooth play ・Pastel-themed stages and clean UI ・Power-ups including multi-ball split and life items ・Stage-based progression and score chasing ・Sound and vibration toggles ・Optional “Remove Ads” purchase for an uninterrupted experience Play for a minute or stay for a streak—BlockBlockBlock is designed to be easy to pick up and hard to put down.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explode Bricks at none against Blockx3's 1. Explode Bricks also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.2). Blockx3's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. Blockx3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explode Bricks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Explode Bricks ships an update every 6 months, Blockx3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explode Bricks | Blockx3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sylvain Becker | Kawamata Koichiro |
In-app purchases
Explode Bricks
No in-app purchases
Blockx3
- Remove Ads$29.99
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