# Pixel Blocks Out vs AstroShark

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 (306 vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Blocks Out sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. AstroShark asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 306 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.

Pixel Blocks Out ships an update every 11 days, AstroShark every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Blocks Out | AstroShark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-blocks-out/id6748696448/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshark/id6755644922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 305 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) | [KALI MICHELLE MCINTIRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855219962) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Blocks Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-blocks-out/id6748696448)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 Infinite Time Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5.000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Infinite Time Tickets | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25.000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### AstroShark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshark/id6755644922)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 306 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 25, 2026 and AstroShark on October 24, 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.*