# Pick vs Block+

The clearest difference is rating: Block+ at 5.0 against Pick's 4.0. Block+ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Pick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pick sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Block+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Pick ships an update monthly, Block+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pick | Block+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-sticks-2/id612681112/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-plus/id6757726115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speedy Winner Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/441902852) | [Qiang Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857541729) |

## What reviewers say

### Pick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-sticks-2/id612681112)

Engage in a classic game of skill with two new modes: turn-based online play against friends or AI, and arcade challenges against increasingly difficult computer opponents. Unlock over 10 themes by earning tickets through gameplay.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer mode, Play against computer AI, Turn-based gameplay, Over 10 unlockable themes, Power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 tickets | $6.99 | one-time |
| 90,000 tickets | $9.99 | one-time |


### Block+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-plus/id6757726115)

Master block-clearing puzzles with strategic power-ups and global leaderboards. Choose between gravity-defying Star Blocks or strategic Cyber Blocks. Earn coins through gameplay or rewarded ads to activate helpful items.

**Highlights:** Two distinct game modes: Star Blocks and Cyber Blocks, Strategic power-ups to clear blocks and boost scores, Earn coins through gameplay or rewarded ads, Global leaderboards and achievements via Game Center, No intrusive pop-up ads during gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pick free?

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

### Is Block+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pick or Block+?

Block+ is rated higher. Pick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Block+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pick or Block+ have ads?

Block+ shows ads; Pick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pick or Block+?

Pick ships an update monthly, and Block+ weekly. Most recently, Pick was updated on October 23, 2026 and Block+ on October 24, 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.*