Comparison

Target Tap vs Block Nine

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

Head to head
About

Target Tap

Features
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Sharpen your focus and get ready to tap, throw, and conquer in Target Tap โ€” the ultimate knife-throwing challenge where precision meets adrenaline. Aim for the spinning target, avoid the blades, and slice your way through level after level. Collect apples, unlock epic knife skins, and come back daily to claim your rewards. Itโ€™s simple to start, impossible to stop. Game Features: - Addictive knife-throwing gameplay - Smooth one-tap controls - Lots of unlockable knives with unique styles - Spinning targets, moving apples, and tricky obstacles - Daily rewards to keep the streak alive - Satisfying slice sounds & clean visuals Whether you're playing for fun or going for high scores, Target Tap brings the perfect mix of speed, skill, and satisfaction. Tap fast. Throw sharp. Slice it all.

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Block Nine

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Fill the grid and feel the flow in Block Nine โ€“ a satisfying block puzzle that is easy to play and impossible to put down! Your mission is simple: drag the pieces onto the board and complete rows or columns to clear them. No timer, no pressure โ€” just you, the grid and the perfect move. Along the way, clear hundreds of levels, collect gems for big combo clears and open daily mystery crates. When the board gets crowded, the Hammer, Bomb and Reroll boosters save the day. Features: - Classic block-puzzle gameplay with silky drag-and-drop controls - Hundreds of levels plus a high-score Endless mode - Epic power-ups: Hammer, Bomb and Reroll - Daily mystery crates packed with rewards - Relaxing pace, plays fully offline How many lines can you clear in one glorious run? โ€” VIP is available as an auto-renewing subscription (Monthly or Yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sumpix.co/privacy-games.html

Screenshots

Target Tap4 screens
Block Nine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Target Tap at none against Block Nine's 10. Target Tap also leads on ads (none vs shown). Block Nine's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Nine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Target Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Target Tap ships an update weekly, Block Nine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Target Tap versus Block Nine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTarget TapBlock Nine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size127 MB98 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSKY OUTLET LLCSumpix Srl

In-app purchases

None

Target Tap

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Nine

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$3.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • 1,200 Coins$0.99
  • 10 Gems$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • 7,000 Coins$4.99
  • 16,000 Coins$9.99
  • 60 Gems$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$14.99
  • 140 Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Target Tap free?
Target Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Nine free?
Block Nine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Target Tap or Block Nine have ads?
Block Nine shows ads; Target Tap does not.
Which is updated more often, Target Tap or Block Nine?
Target Tap ships an update weekly, and Block Nine every 2 days. Most recently, Target Tap was updated on November 5, 2026 and Block Nine on November 10, 2026.

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