Comparison

Abalone® vs Blockade

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

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About

Abalone®

Experience a classic two-player board game on a hexagonal board. Push your opponent's marbles off while protecting your own. Offers strategic depth, online play, and over 200 puzzles.

Highlights
  • Classic hexagonal board gameplay
  • Push opponent's marbles off
  • Play against computer or online
  • Casual and ranked matches
  • Over 200 puzzles and brain-teasers
  • Customizable game settings
Features
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Enter the world of Abalone, the classic board game that's been enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.With intuitive gameplay, and endless strategic possibilities, Abalone offers an immersive and challenging gaming experience that will keep you coming back for more. Abalone is a two-player game that takes place on a hexagonal board, with each player controlling 14 marbles of their chosen color. The goal of the game is to push your opponent's marbles off the board while protecting your own. Players take turns making moves, which consist of either moving a single marble one space in any direction, or pushing a line of marbles in a straight line, as long as they have the numerical advantage. The first player to push six marbles off the board wins the game. While the rules of the game are simple and easy to learn, the strategic possibilities are endless. Players must use their analytical skills and strategic thinking to outmaneuver their opponents, create defensive lines, use angles to their advantage, harness momentum, and even sacrifice a marble when necessary. The game is accessible to players of all skill levels, yet offers endless depth and complexity for those who crave a true challenge. You have the option to play against the computer, online with friends or , or against other players from around the world. The game includes both casual and ranked matches, so players can choose the level of competition they want to face. With a simple and intuitive interface, players can easily customize their settings, select their preferred marbles, board, frame, and sumito to fit their style, and get into the game with ease. But that's not all! Abalone also includes over 200 puzzles and brain-teasers that will challenge you to think outside the box and improve your skills. These puzzles range from simple and straightforward to complex and challenging, and are sure to keep players engaged and entertained for hours on end. With easy-to-learn mechanics, challenging gameplay, and endless strategic possibilities, Abalone is a game that you won't want to put down. Download now and start your Abalone adventure!

About

Blockade

Features
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Blockade is a beautifully crafted strategy board game where every move matters. No luck, no dice, no randomness — just pure tactical brilliance. HOW TO PLAY • Two pawns face off on a 7×7 board • Each turn: move your pawn one space, then place a wall anywhere on the board • Cut off your opponent's paths and trap them • The player who can't move loses! Simple rules. Deep strategy. Every block is a weapon. GAME MODES • vs AI: Test your wits against a clever computer opponent • 2 Player: Challenge a friend on the same device — the ultimate head-to-head duel WHY BLOCKADE? • Perfect for fans of Chess, Go, and Quoridor • Fully offline — no internet needed, play anywhere • Available in 19 languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more • No ads. No in-app purchases. The complete experience from day one. • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Elegant animations and haptic feedback for a premium feel FOR STRATEGY LOVERS Behind its simple rules lies remarkable depth. Do you expand your own mobility or restrict your opponent? Every decision is a trade-off, every wall placement a strategic choice. This is the game for those who think before they move. Blockade · 7×7

Screenshots

Abalone®4 screens
Blockade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blockade at none against Abalone®'s shown. Blockade also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Abalone® costs $3.99 and Blockade $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Abalone® versus Blockade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbalone®Blockade
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalYasin Ercan Ozdemir

In-app purchases

None

Abalone®

No in-app purchases

None

Blockade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abalone® free?
Abalone® costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockade free?
Blockade costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abalone® or Blockade have ads?
Abalone® shows ads; Blockade does not.

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