Comparison

Pulsar Point vs Block Hero

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

Head to head
About

Pulsar Point

Navigate a circle through a dynamic gravity field, collecting dots while avoiding obstacles. Master a chain system for score multipliers and utilize powerful abilities to overcome increasing challenges in this physics-based puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gravity field gameplay
  • Collect dots for points and progression
  • Score multiplier chain system
  • Unlockable power-up abilities
  • Infinite levels with increasing difficulty
  • Adjustable gameplay settings
Features
Read full description

Pulsar Point is a physics-based puzzle game where you control a circle through an expanding gravity field to collect dots and avoid obstacles. How to Play: - Drag to move your circle around the screen - Collect black dots for points and blue dots to progress - Avoid red dots that end your game - Use the gravity field to help collect distant dots Chain System: Collect three blue dots to unlock a green dot worth more points. Continue the chain through orange, purple, pink, brown, and gold dots for massive score multipliers. Each color has different time limits and point values. Features: - Infinite levels with increasing difficulty - 5 powerful abilities: slow motion, gravity boost, shield, magnetic pull, and time freeze - Progressive unlock system - earn abilities by completing levels - Chain progression tracking and statistics - Adjustable gameplay settings for different skill levels Premium Upgrade: Unlock unlimited levels (16+), enhanced power-ups, challenge modes, and advanced statistics for $1.99. The game starts simple but becomes increasingly strategic as you master the chain system and learn to use power-ups effectively. Perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

About

Block Hero

Features
Read full description

Block Hero is a relaxing block puzzle game built around simple placement, satisfying clears, and smart rescue moments. Place three block pieces onto an 8x8 board. Fill a row or column to clear it, earn points, collect coins, and charge your energy. There is no timer, so every move is about planning space, building combos, and finding the best way to keep the board alive. Use energy skills when the board gets tight: Bomb clears a 3x3 area. Lightning clears a selected row. Reforge refreshes your current block pieces. As your score rises, choose temporary upgrades that change the rhythm of the current run. Preview the next piece, gain extra coins from clears, charge more energy with combos, keep smaller blocks available, or reduce skill costs for a stronger skill cycle. Each run gives you progress. Earn coins, upgrade your growth path, prepare useful items, and come back stronger for the next attempt. When the board is almost full, rescue options can help you recover and continue the run. Features: - Classic 8x8 block puzzle gameplay - No time limit - Line and column clearing - Combo-based energy charging - Bomb, Lightning, and Reforge skills - Temporary upgrades during each run - Coins, items, and light progression - Rescue moments when the board reaches danger Block Hero is easy to learn, but every board asks for a new plan. Clear more lines, charge your skills, manage your space, and push for a higher score.

Screenshots

Pulsar Point4 screens
Block Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pulsar Point at none against Block Hero's shown. Block Hero's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulsar Point sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Hero sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulsar Point ships an update every 3 weeks, Block Hero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pulsar Point versus Block Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsar PointBlock Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoliander, Inc.蝉 谭

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulsar Point

One-time1
  • Pulsar Point Premium$1.99
10 purchases

Block Hero

One-time10
  • 1-Day Ad-Free Pass$0.29
  • 60-Diamond Pack$0.99
  • 7-Day Ad-Free Pass$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 200-Diamond Pack$2.99
  • 30-Day Ad-Free Pass$2.99
  • 500-Diamond Pack$4.99
  • 1000-Diamond Pack$8.99
  • Lifetime Ad-Free Access$9.99
  • Premium Monthly Pass$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Pulsar Point free?
Pulsar Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Hero free?
Block Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulsar Point or Block Hero have ads?
Block Hero shows ads; Pulsar Point does not.
Which is updated more often, Pulsar Point or Block Hero?
Pulsar Point ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Pulsar Point was updated on October 30, 2026 and Block Hero on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons