# Block Puzzle vs Orbital Zero

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orbital Zero at every 3 days against Block Puzzle's every 2 months. Block Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Puzzle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Orbital Zero sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Block Puzzle against 5.0 for Orbital Zero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, Orbital Zero every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Puzzle | Orbital Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-blast/id6471930492/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-zero/id6797280299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 249 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BREW STUDIO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460351604) | [Brusa](https://appshunter.io/developer/535811164) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-blast/id6471930492)

A classic and innovative block puzzle game offering two engaging modes: Classic Block Puzzle and Cube Adventure. Drag and match colored blocks to clear rows and columns, earn points, and enjoy a fun, addictive experience. Play offline with optional ads to continue.

**Highlights:** Classic Block Puzzle Mode, Cube Adventure Mode, Drag and drop tile matching, Match rows and columns, Combo gameplay, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads 12 months | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- 🕰️ Good pastime
- 🤔 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🔧 Remove ads button doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications about phone storage issues
- Ads that can't be removed

**Requested features**

- More updates
- Ability to play longer without interruption


### Orbital Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-zero/id6797280299)

Control a gravity-powered saucer, tapping to navigate through space. Avoid obstacles, collect power-ups, and complete missions. Unlock new ships and customize your experience as the challenge increases.

**Highlights:** Gravity-powered saucer control, Tap-to-sling gameplay, Meteor avoidance, Crystal and bonus collection, Unlockable ships with abilities, Missions across space sectors, Progressive difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Pack 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 250 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 700 | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Puzzle free?

Block Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbital Zero free?

Orbital Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Puzzle or Orbital Zero?

Orbital Zero is rated higher. Block Puzzle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Orbital Zero averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Block Puzzle or Orbital Zero have ads?

Both Block Puzzle and Orbital Zero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Puzzle or Orbital Zero?

Block Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, and Orbital Zero every 3 days. Most recently, Block Puzzle was updated on October 18, 2026 and Orbital Zero on October 16, 2026.

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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.*