# Block Blitz vs CheckMate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckMate at none against Block Blitz's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Blitz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CheckMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Blitz | CheckMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blitz-gems-puzzle/id6742375566/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **81** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 317 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) | [Shruti Sonawane](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809673878) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blitz-gems-puzzle/id6742375566)

Engage in an addictive block puzzle game with two exciting modes: a journey with unique challenges and classic endless play. Match and blast blocks to earn points, trigger combos for double scores, and utilize powerful boosters like the Hammer and Reroll to overcome obstacles and unlock surprises.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Journey and Classic, Match and blast blocks, Earn points and score streaks, Powerful boosters (Hammer, Reroll, Rotate), Special levels with unique challenges, Unlock hidden rewards and power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Skip-Ad tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads For 24 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly Net Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| High Roller | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rotate Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reward Master | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### CheckMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-chess-multiplayer/id6811316499)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Blitz free?

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

### Is CheckMate free?

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

### Do Block Blitz or CheckMate have ads?

Both Block Blitz and CheckMate show ads.

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