# Soccer Showdown 2 vs Blocky Soccer

The clearest difference is rating: Soccer Showdown 2 at 4.6 against Blocky Soccer's 4.1. Soccer Showdown 2 also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Blocky Soccer's advantage is ratings volume (991 vs 190). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soccer Showdown 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Blocky Soccer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soccer Showdown 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocky Soccer has 991 ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Soccer Showdown 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Blocky Soccer's.

Soccer Showdown 2 ships an update every 12 months, Blocky Soccer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soccer Showdown 2 | Blocky Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-showdown-2/id599502359/reviews)** | [4.1 (991 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-soccer/id1069786966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 190 | **991** |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) |

## What reviewers say

### Soccer Showdown 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-showdown-2/id599502359)

Experience realistic soccer physics with precise control over every shot. Compete in global tournaments, master signature moves, and unlock gear. Play as both kicker and goalkeeper in this engaging multiplayer soccer game.

**Highlights:** PhysKick™ engine for realistic physics, Precise control over shot power, spin, and arc, Play as kicker and goalkeeper, Global multiplayer tournaments, Unlockable equipment and gear, Leveling and ranking system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Satchel of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚽ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in gameplay
- 🤖 Overpowered AI difficulty
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent goal and save registrations
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Incorrect score tracking in multiplayer
- Ball physics and trajectory issues

**Requested features**

- Add more team and league options
- Improve tutorial and practice modes
- Introduce a league or tournament mode
- Allow disabling of vibration and sound effects


### Blocky Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-soccer/id1069786966)

Experience fast-paced soccer action with realistic physics and humorous gameplay. Run, dribble, and shoot your way through tackles, matches, and tournaments. Compete with friends and share your best moments.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced soccer action, Realistic physics, Humorous gameplay, International tournaments, Penalty shootouts, Retro blocky graphics, Compete with friends

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #Argentina | $0.99 | one-time |
| #ManU | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Barca | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Madrid | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Bayern | $0.99 | one-time |
| #PSG | $0.99 | one-time |
| #USA | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Death | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Astronaut | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Mexico | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 💡 Unique soccer-themed mechanics
- 🚀 Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unfair defense mechanics
- 🔋 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🔒 Difficult to unlock new characters without paying
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Shots that clearly go in are sometimes registered as misses
- Defenders can tackle from behind without penalty
- Game freezes during matches, causing loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Allow players to actively defend their goal
- Reduce the frequency of ads or provide a paid ad-free option
- Improve the unlock system for new characters
- Add more game modes and team options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soccer Showdown 2 free?

Soccer Showdown 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blocky Soccer free?

Blocky Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soccer Showdown 2 or Blocky Soccer?

Soccer Showdown 2 is rated higher. Soccer Showdown 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Blocky Soccer averages 4.1 from 991 ratings.

### Do Soccer Showdown 2 or Blocky Soccer have ads?

Both Soccer Showdown 2 and Blocky Soccer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soccer Showdown 2 or Blocky Soccer?

Soccer Showdown 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Blocky Soccer every 9 months. Most recently, Soccer Showdown 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blocky Soccer on October 22, 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.*