# Ascending Blocks vs Pulse

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse at none against Ascending Blocks's shown. Ascending Blocks's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ascending Blocks against 5.0 for Pulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascending Blocks | Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascending-blocks/id6471529479/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-block-rhythm/id6766136671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 75 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomato Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/329732335) | [C4G Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896208799) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascending Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascending-blocks/id6471529479)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-block-rhythm/id6766136671)

This rhythm game turns your gameplay into music. Hit blocks to play notes and build combos to unlock richer song layers. Save and share your musical creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Block-smashing rhythm gameplay, Music composition through gameplay, Unlock song layers with combos, Four distinct game modes, Save and share musical runs, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascending Blocks free?

Ascending Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pulse free?

Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ascending Blocks or Pulse?

Ascending Blocks and Pulse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Ascending Blocks or Pulse have ads?

Ascending Blocks shows ads; Pulse does not.

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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.*