Comparison

Ascending Blocks vs Mind Dash

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

Head to head
About

Ascending Blocks

Control a block in this 2D infinite runner and platformer game. Your goal is to reach new heights by ascending as high as possible. Unlock various costumes to customize your gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Infinite runner gameplay
  • 2D platformer mechanics
  • Score-based unlocking
  • Unlockable costumes
  • Simple block control
Features
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Jump from platform to platform and see how high your little block can climb! Ascending Blocks is a simple, tricky endless climber in crisp black-and-white pixel art. Steer left and right, time your jumps, ride the conveyor belts and stay ahead of the fog rising up from below. + Easy controls: move and jump + Conveyor belts that push you around + Collect coins and unlock 24 costumes + A Second Chance when a run ends too soon + Game Center leaderboard: beat your friends' best + Plays in English, Spanish and Chinese Tomato Factory makes fun games for everyone: tomatofactory.com Support: support@tomatofactory.com

About

Mind Dash

Features
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Supercharge your brain with Mind Dash Quick to pick up but impossible to put down, try Mind Dash for free today! With lightning-fast Arcade challenges and sudoku-inspired Zen puzzles, Mind Dash has something for everyone. Whether you're looking to fiercely compete against your friends and strangers, solve a relaxing puzzle at your own pace, or just need a fidget while multitasking, Mind Dash has the perfect puzzle for you. Mind Dash packs the perfect bite-sized challenge into every session. Games are quick, so you can fit one in when you only have a few minutes of downtime or keep it fresh during a longer session. Free Features - Arcade Mode: A rapid-fire adrenaline-fuelled math challenge that boosts your mental agility and reflexes - Zen Mode: A calming grid-based puzzle. Turn off the clock for maximum chill - Dailies: Enjoy a daily puzzle for free in both Arcade and Zen modes. Play every day to earn rewards and build a streak - Score Cards: Show off your new high score to your friends and followers. Screenshot your score card, post it anywhere and watch your friends struggle to beat your record! - Friend Boosting: Get a score multiplier when you complete Dailies with your friends - Global & Friend Leaderboards: Battle your friends and strangers for the #1 spot - Simple controls that work for everyone, plus swipe-based cursor controls for competitive players - Offline Play: No internet required, even for Dailies! Keep your streak while camping or on a road trip Premium Features - Freeplay: Unlimited random puzzles, so you'll never run out of new puzzles - Daily Backlog: Full access to all past Dailies, just in case you miss a day - Medium & Hard difficulties for an extra challenge Download Mind Dash now and prove that you're the smartest of your friends!  Will you make it to the #1 spot and become the ultimate Mind Dash champion? Mind Dash is a spiritual successor to Speed Math.

Screenshots

Ascending Blocks4 screens
Mind Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ascending Blocks at none against Mind Dash's 8. Mind Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Mind Dash sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ascending Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ascending Blocks versus Mind Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscending BlocksMind Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomato FactoryJustin Proulx

In-app purchases

None

Ascending Blocks

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Mind Dash

One-time8
  • Revive Streak$0.99
  • Retry Daily Challenge$0.99
  • 1 Lifeline$0.99
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  • Difficulty Levels$1.99
  • Daily Backlog$1.99
  • Freeplay Mode$1.99
  • 3 Lifelines$1.99
  • Galaxy Brain$3.99

Questions

Is Ascending Blocks free?
Ascending Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mind Dash free?
Mind Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ascending Blocks or Mind Dash have ads?
Ascending Blocks shows ads; Mind Dash does not.

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