# Neon Spellstorm vs Bits and Blocks

The clearest difference is rating: Bits and Blocks at 5.0 against Neon Spellstorm's 4.1. Neon Spellstorm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (39 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon Spellstorm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bits and Blocks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bits and Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neon Spellstorm has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Neon Spellstorm ships an update daily, Bits and Blocks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Spellstorm | Bits and Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-spellstorm/id6746943645/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-and-blocks/id6755791228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 625 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) | [Corey Duplantis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776049949) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Spellstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-spellstorm/id6746943645)

Engage in fast-paced wizardry as a spell-slinging hero in a collapsing neon world. Dodge, blast, and chain-cast spells with endless synergy possibilities. Progress permanently by earning resources and unlocking new content. Choose your wizard and customize your loadout for unique runs.

**Highlights:** Action roguelite wizardry, Endless spell synergy, Permanent progression system, Multiple wizards with unique abilities, Procedurally generated levels, Voxel terrain destruction

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 👍 Chill and enjoyable vibes
- 👍 Excellent control options
- 🚀 Surprisingly fast progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Slow start and progression
- 👎 Subpar movement and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Introductory tutorial or cutscene
- Faster character movement speed


### Bits and Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-and-blocks/id6755791228)

Engage in a tech-forward base-building action game. Power up a dark grid with resources, construct and upgrade various block types, and defend against relentless waves. Play solo or join others in a persistent online world.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade 11 block types, Route Energy, Light, and Mass, Research upgrades, 85+ guided objectives, World, alliance, and direct chat, Create or join alliances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder's Cache | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defender Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Architect Hoard | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Monthly Special | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warden Trove | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Monthly Special | $49.99 | one-time |
| Overlord Forge | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon Spellstorm free?

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

### Is Bits and Blocks free?

Bits and Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Neon Spellstorm or Bits and Blocks?

Bits and Blocks is rated higher. Neon Spellstorm averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Bits and Blocks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Neon Spellstorm or Bits and Blocks have ads?

Bits and Blocks shows ads; Neon Spellstorm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Spellstorm or Bits and Blocks?

Neon Spellstorm ships an update daily, and Bits and Blocks every 3 days. Most recently, Neon Spellstorm was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bits and Blocks on November 5, 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.*