Comparison

Pixel Blocks Out vs AstroShark

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Blocks Out

Strategically move uniquely shaped holes to clear space and collect voxels. Hundreds of challenging brain-teasers await, but be mindful of tricky obstacles blocking your path to solving each level.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of brain-teasers
  • Strategic hole movement
  • Voxel collection
  • Tricky obstacles
  • Level solving
Features
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Play Pixel Blocks Out - The new MEGA HIT in the puzzle games!! Hundreds of thrilling brain-teasers are waiting for you, ready to be solved. In this game you need to strategically move holes with interesting shapes to free space to collect voxels. But watch out - there are many tricky obstacles on the way to solve the level.

About

AstroShark

Embark on a fast-paced arcade adventure through deep space. Tap to navigate your shark through asteroid fields, collect stars, and utilize powerups to survive. Compete for your best score and unlock unique cosmetic items.

Highlights
  • One-tap controls
  • Collect stars
  • Activate powerups
  • Unlock shark costumes
  • Space-inspired soundtrack
  • Track best score
Features
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AstroShark – Navigate the Cosmic Depths Dive into deep space as an adventurous shark avoiding treacherous asteroid fields. Tap to swim, collect stars, activate powerups, and survive as long as possible in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Features: • Simple One-Tap Controls • Easy to learn and challenging to master. • Powerful Powerups • Curses Add Extra Challenge • Unlock Unique Shark Costumes • Enjoy a space-inspired soundtrack, clean animations, and polished effects. • Compete With Yourself: Track your best score and aim to unlock the ultimate Gold Shark. Download AstroShark and begin your journey through the cosmic depths.

Screenshots

Pixel Blocks Out4 screens
AstroShark3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroShark at 100% against Pixel Blocks Out's 13%. AstroShark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). Pixel Blocks Out's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Blocks Out sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. AstroShark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AstroShark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Blocks Out has 301 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Pixel Blocks Out's written reviews are positive against 100% of AstroShark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Blocks Out ships an update every 11 days, AstroShark every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel Blocks Out versus AstroShark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Blocks OutAstroShark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (301 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOONEE PUBLISHING LTDKALI MICHELLE MCINTIRE

Customer experience

Pixel Blocks Out

All ratings161 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral30.0%
Negative56.7%

AstroShark

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Pixel Blocks Out

One-time16
  • 1.000 Coins$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
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  • Revive Pack$4.99
  • 2 Infinite Time Tickets$5.99
  • Beginner Pack$7.99
  • 5.000 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Pixel Pass$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • 5 Infinite Time Tickets$12.99
  • No Ads Pack$12.99
  • 10.000 Coins$14.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • 25.000 Coins$29.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
None

AstroShark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Blocks Out free?
Pixel Blocks Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroShark free?
AstroShark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Blocks Out or AstroShark?
AstroShark is rated higher. Pixel Blocks Out averages 4.5 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while AstroShark averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Pixel Blocks Out or AstroShark have ads?
Pixel Blocks Out shows ads; AstroShark does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Blocks Out or AstroShark?
Pixel Blocks Out ships an update every 11 days, and AstroShark every 8 days. Most recently, Pixel Blocks Out was updated on October 22, 2026 and AstroShark on October 2, 2026.

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