Comparison

V vs The Holiday Block

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

Head to head
About

V

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You’ve done this before. Day 1 is easy. Then you miss a day, then two, and by day 12 nobody’s counting anymore. Including you. V-click does the counting. How it works: 1. Pick a challenge and how many days it lasts: 7, 21, 30, 100. “30 days” is easier for your brain than “forever”. Not sure? Start with 7 and extend when you’re ready. 2. Tap once a day. That’s the whole job. 3. Watch the calendar fill up. The longer the row of ticks, the harder it is to break. Already started? Add the challenge by start date or by days done. V-click counts the rest. What you get: • Any daily challenge, with a metric (meditate 10 min/day) or without (just meditate) • A calendar inside every challenge • Long-press a day to log mood, an insight or a daily goal • Reminders so you don’t break the chain • A journal with every note and insight in one place • Your progress as an image with a progress bar, ready to share • A quote with a touch of humor every time you check a day. There are 203 of them. • iCloud sync between your devices Free to start. Premium unlocks unlimited challenges and your full history. Pick one challenge. Start today.

About

The Holiday Block

Discover and share local Halloween and Christmas decorations. Find decorated houses, rate displays, and create exploration routes. Homeowners can add their own festive homes to the map.

Highlights
  • Discover decorated houses
  • Rate and review displays
  • Create exploration routes
  • Share neighborhood updates
  • Homeowners add their house
  • Seasonal focus (Halloween/Christmas)
Features
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Discover the magic in your neighborhood. The Holiday Block helps neighbors find the houses that make Halloween and Christmas special. During Halloween season, explore your neighborhood map to discover decorated homes and see where neighbors are participating in trick-or-treating. Check nearby houses, share helpful updates, rate favorite displays, and use routes to explore more of the neighborhood. When Christmas arrives, The Holiday Block transforms for the season, helping you discover holiday lights and displays nearby. HOMEOWNERS CAN JOIN IN Add your house to the map and share how you're participating. Update your decorations and seasonal details so neighbors know what they'll find. NEIGHBORS HELP KEEP THE MAP USEFUL The Holiday Block gets better as neighbors participate. Visitors can share timely updates about participating houses and rate displays they enjoy. EXPLORE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD See participating houses around you, view details about each stop, and create a route for exploring nearby displays. BUILT AROUND THE SEASONS The experience changes throughout the year, focusing on Halloween in the fall and Christmas during the holiday season. The Holiday Block is designed around a simple idea: some of the best holiday experiences aren't across town. They're right around the block.

Screenshots

V4 screens
The Holiday Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Holiday Block at every 2 weeks against V's every 3 months. The Holiday Block also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. V sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Holiday Block sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 3 months, The Holiday Block every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
V versus The Holiday Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVThe Holiday Block
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB113 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSerhii DobrozhanskyiTiny E Enterprises LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

V

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Indefinite$49.99
1 purchases

The Holiday Block

One-time1
  • Holiday Memories$2.99

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Holiday Block free?
The Holiday Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or The Holiday Block have ads?
Neither V nor The Holiday Block shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or The Holiday Block?
V ships an update every 3 months, and The Holiday Block every 2 weeks. Most recently, V was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Holiday Block on October 31, 2026.

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