# Drive, Not Dive vs GridBlox

The clearest difference is rating: GridBlox at 5.0 against Drive, Not Dive's 4.4. GridBlox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Drive, Not Dive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and GridBlox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GridBlox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drive, Not Dive has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Drive, Not Dive's written reviews are positive against 100% of GridBlox's.

Drive, Not Dive ships an update every 2 days, GridBlox every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drive, Not Dive | GridBlox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblox-block-puzzle/id6755748841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vikas Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588876306) | [Greg HARMON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435841989) |

## What reviewers say

### Drive, Not Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

**Highlights:** Tap to control plank, Coin-based power-ups, Global leaderboard, Unlockable cars, Minimalist artwork, Catchy in-game music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Glider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Titan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

**Requested features**

- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option


### GridBlox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridblox-block-puzzle/id6755748841)

A modern block puzzle game featuring a prismatic glass art style. Place pieces to clear lines, build combos, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy pure, uninterrupted gameplay.

**Highlights:** Tetromino-style piece placement, Line clearing mechanics, Score multiplier special blocks, Combo system for high scores, Global leaderboards and achievements, Prismatic glass art style

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GridBlox Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drive, Not Dive free?

Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GridBlox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drive, Not Dive or GridBlox?

GridBlox is rated higher. Drive, Not Dive averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while GridBlox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Drive, Not Dive or GridBlox have ads?

Drive, Not Dive shows ads; GridBlox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drive, Not Dive or GridBlox?

Drive, Not Dive ships an update every 2 days, and GridBlox every 5 months. Most recently, Drive, Not Dive was updated on November 5, 2026 and GridBlox on October 30, 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.*