Comparison

Above Zero vs Bloom Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Above Zero

A puzzle game where numbers decrease with each move. Clear lines before numbers hit zero to avoid penalties. Strategically use bonuses to achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Number reduction mechanic
  • Line clearing objective
  • Penalty system for zero values
  • Bonus upgrades
  • High score collection
Features
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After each move, all numbers reduces by 1. Make sure to remove the line before any number on it reaches 0. Remove two lines in a row and block values ​​will increase. Get and upgrade various bonuses. Collect as many points as possible!

About

Bloom Blocks

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Drag pieces onto the board, fill rows or columns and watch them bloom. Bloom Blocks is a block puzzle with no timer and no pressure: perfect for a quick break, the commute or the couch. HOW TO PLAY • Place the three pieces on the 8×8 board. • Complete a row or a column to clear it and score. • Clear lines back to back to chain combos and multiply your score. • Empty the whole board for the PERFECT bonus. WHY IT'S SO SATISFYING • Short games, instant restart, always "one more". • Petals, haptics and a chime that rises with your streak. • Fair pieces: the game never leaves you without options on purpose. DAILY BLOOM Every day, the same board for everyone. Set your best, keep your streak and share your score with friends. MORE THAN A PUZZLE • Daily missions: three fresh goals every day that pay out petals. • Power-ups: Prune swaps a piece, Rotate turns it. Pay with petals or watch an ad. • Garden: 12 flowers to unlock with your milestones. • Themes: Bloom, Cherry blossom, Ocean and Autumn. • World rankings with Game Center: today's best and all-time. • Share your final board as an image. PLAYS OFFLINE Play anywhere. Your game saves itself and picks up where you left off. Bloom Blocks is free. Remove ads forever with a single purchase.

Screenshots

Above Zero4 screens
Bloom Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Above Zero at none against Bloom Blocks's 3. Above Zero also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bloom Blocks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Above Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Above Zero versus Bloom Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbove ZeroBloom Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOksana VoloshynaJoan Noguera Tomas

In-app purchases

None

Above Zero

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bloom Blocks

One-time3
  • 200 petals$0.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • 800 petals$2.99

Questions

Is Above Zero free?
Above Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloom Blocks free?
Bloom Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Above Zero or Bloom Blocks have ads?
Both Above Zero and Bloom Blocks show ads.

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