Comparison

1D Arcade vs Blox Runner

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

Head to head
About

1D Arcade

Engage in a minimalist, one-dimensional action game where you control a paddle. Your goal is to hit beneficial green objects and avoid harmful red ones before they cross the centerline. An interactive tutorial guides you through the mechanics.

Highlights
  • One-dimensional gameplay
  • Paddle control
  • Hit green, avoid red
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Immersive audio experience
Features
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One-dimensional-space action game. * You're the paddle in the middle. * ~Green things are good. * ~Red things are bad. * Hit the green and avoid the red... * ...before they have passed the centerline. Go through the interactive tutorial to learn and test all detalis! ---------------------------------------- Put on your headphones and turn out the light, let's play 1D arcade. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------- Disclaimer: If you delete the app-data or uninstall the app, you will loose possible purchased coins. So keep that in mind, just saying!

About

Blox Runner

Embark on an endless running adventure, navigating treacherous obstacles and defeating bosses. Unlock unique heroes with special abilities, explore enchanting worlds, and customize your characters. Enjoy offline play and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Unlock unique heroes with special abilities
  • Conquer diverse obstacle patterns
  • Explore enchanting worlds
  • Defeat mighty world bosses
  • Climb the global leaderboard
  • Unlock powerful upgrades and augmentations
  • Collect daily login and AFK rewards
  • Offline play supported
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Blox Runner: Experience the Ultimate Endless Running Adventure! Join the thrilling escapade in Blox Runner, where you navigate through treacherous obstacles, outsmart cunning enemies, and defeat formidable bosses in your quest to save the kingdom. With its unique blend of casual RPG elements and fast-paced action, Blox Runner offers an unforgettable endless running experience. Key Features: ▶ Unlock Unique Heroes: Choose from a diverse roster of heroes, each with special abilities to aid your journey. ▶ Conquer Diverse Patterns: Face an ever-changing array of obstacles and challenges in your path. ▶ Explore Enchanting Worlds: Travel across multiple realms, each with distinct environments and obstacles. ▶ Defeat Mighty World Bosses: Engage in epic battles against colossal bosses with unique powers and strategies. ▶ Climb the Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide and showcase your skills. ▶ Unlock Powerful Upgrades: Enhance your heroes and boosts to increase your chances of success. ▶ Collect Rewards: Enjoy daily login bonuses, marathon rewards, and AFK loot to fuel your adventure. ▶ Customize with Augmentations: Tailor your run with special augmentations to suit your play style. ▶ Outfit Your Heroes: Dress your heroes in stylish outfits for added flair. ▶ Unlock the Dragon Dungeon: Venture into the depths for even greater challenges and rewards. ▶ Track Your Progress: Monitor all your stats to see how far you've come. ▶ No Stamina, No Limits: Play as much as you want without any stamina restrictions. ▶ Offline Play: Enjoy the game anytime, anywhere, and sync your progress online when convenient. Blox Runner combines strategy, skill, and speed, making every run a thrilling experience. Whether you're battling bosses, climbing the leaderboard, or simply enjoying the journey, there's always something new to discover. Note: Best experienced on iPhone 6s and above. Some features may not be supported on devices with lower specs.

Screenshots

1D Arcade4 screens
Blox Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

1D Arcade and Blox Runner both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Blox Runner's written reviews are positive against 50% of 1D Arcade's. Blox Runner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). 1D Arcade's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. 1D Arcade sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Blox Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 1D Arcade against 5.0 for Blox Runner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of 1D Arcade's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blox Runner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1D Arcade ships an update every 9 months, Blox Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
1D Arcade versus Blox Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1D ArcadeBlox Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB339 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSvante SegelsonSumoa Slush LLC

Customer experience

1D Arcade

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Blox Runner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

1D Arcade

One-time5
  • 20 Coins$0.99
  • 60 Coins$1.99
  • 60 New Coins$1.99
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  • 100 Coins$2.99
  • 100 New Coins$2.99
10 purchases

Blox Runner

One-time10
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$0.99
  • Case of Diamonds$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove All Ads$4.99
  • Hero Reaper$4.99
  • Hero Ice Mage$4.99
  • No Ads Hero Bundle$6.99
  • Chest of Diamonds$9.99
  • Crate of Diamonds$24.99
  • Boat of Diamonds$49.99

Questions

Is 1D Arcade free?
1D Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blox Runner free?
Blox Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 1D Arcade or Blox Runner?
1D Arcade and Blox Runner are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do 1D Arcade or Blox Runner have ads?
Both 1D Arcade and Blox Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, 1D Arcade or Blox Runner?
1D Arcade ships an update every 9 months, and Blox Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, 1D Arcade was updated on September 27, 2026 and Blox Runner on October 9, 2026.

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