CloudGear vs Battle on the Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CloudGear
This app enhances cloud gaming by delivering high-resolution, high-frame-rate streaming with advanced codec support and low latency. It transforms your mobile device into a portable gaming rig, supporting external displays, controllers, and desktop-class input.
- Stream in 5K, 120 FPS, and HDR
- Low-latency custom rendering engine
- Connect to external displays and AR glasses
- Desktop-class mouse and keyboard control
- Controller vibration support
- Universal controller compatibility
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CloudGear is the browser designed for gamers - custom-engineered to deliver the speed, visuals, and control that other browsers can't. Stream from GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, or any browser-based game with performance and immersion mobile gaming has never had. Plug into a TV, monitor, or AR glasses and your iPhone or iPad becomes a portable gaming rig. No console required. UNCOMPROMISED PERFORMANCE - High-Resolution Gaming: Stream at up to 5K video on supported platforms. - Smooth Frame Rates: Up to 120fps for fast, responsive gameplay - plus frame pacing that helps to eliminate stutter. - Advanced Codec Support: H.265 and AV1 for efficient streaming at maximum quality. - Low-Latency Streaming: A custom rendering engine built for speed. Frames display sooner and gameplay feels closer to native. YOUR GAME, ANY SCREEN - External Display & AR Glasses: Connect to a TV, monitor, or AR glasses like XREAL, Rokid, VITURE, or RayNeo via USB-C or HDMI. CloudGear outputs at native resolution with no black bars, turning your iOS device into a portable gaming rig you can plug in and play anywhere. - Apple TV Companion: Pair your iPhone or iPad with the CloudGear app for Apple TV and hand games off to the big screen. - HDR & 10-Bit Color: High dynamic range and rich color depth bring games to life the way developers intended. - Configurable Video Sizing: Zoom, stretch, or manually position the stream to fill every inch of your display. - Spatial Audio & Surround Sound: Support for 7.1 channel surround sound and spatial audio. DESKTOP-CLASS GAMING CONTROLS - True Mouse Pointer & Keyboard Lock: Get the precision you need with mouse pointer lock that makes your mobile experience feel like playing on desktop. - Steam Controller: First-class Valve Steam Controller support - use its trackpad as a mouse, with full control remapping for keyboard-and-mouse only games. - Controller Vibration: Full rumble for any connected controller. For controllers without motors, vibration routes through your iPhone's Taptic Engine. - Virtual Mouse: No mouse or controller? Control a virtual pointer using touch gestures alone. - Universal Compatibility: Works with any iOS-supported Bluetooth or USB-C controller, plus external keyboards and mice. QUICK LAUNCH & WIDGETS - Quick Launch Bookmarks: Bookmark individual games and launch them with a single tap - no menus, no browsing. - Home Screen Widget: Add any game to your iOS Home Screen as a widget for instant access. - iCloud Sync: All bookmarks sync automatically across your devices via iCloud. CloudGear works with major cloud gaming services and enables the best experience for each: - GeForce Now: Up to 5K @ 120fps, H.265 & AV1 codec, HDR, 10-bit color, 7.1 surround sound - Boosteroid: Up to 4K @ 120fps, AV1 codec, HDR, custom resolution selection - Xbox Cloud Gaming: Up to 1440p video, built-in Better xCloud script manager for higher bitrate, improved input, and more - Amazon Luna: Up to 1080p @ 60fps, max resolution and bitrate unlocked even on iPhone - OnePlay: Up to 4K @ 120fps - HTML5 Gaming Sites: Full controller support, mouse pointer lock, and keyboard lock for browser-based games Actual streaming quality depends on each service's capabilities and your account tier. CloudGear enables the maximum quality available. Please note: CloudGear is a premium utility. A subscription or one-off lifetime purchase is required to access the browser and all features. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Disclaimer: CloudGear is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GeForce Now, Boosteroid, Amazon Luna, OnePlay or Xbox. It is simply compatible with these third-party services in its capacity as a general web browser. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudgear.app/privacy/
Battle on the Block
Engage in hip-hop themed puzzle duels by stacking colored blocks to create massive combos. Unleash powerful moves with each successful crash, burying your opponent under a wave of junk. Conquer stages across New York, unlock new characters, and master the art of the block.
- Stack and match colored blocks
- Trigger huge chain combos
- Perform Bboy/Bgirl moves
- Battle opponents across New York stages
- Unlock new characters
- Playable one-handed in portrait mode
- Offline play supported
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Stack colored blocks, set off huge chain combos, and every time you crash a stack your Bboy or Bgirl hits the floor with a move. The bigger the break, the harder your opponent gets buried. Simple to pick up. Deep enough to obsess over. HOW IT PLAYS • Blocks fall two at a time. Slide, rotate, place. One thumb, portrait, playable anywhere. • Match colors and build them into big squares. The bigger the stack, the bigger the payload. • Land a detonator on a matching stack to blow the whole thing up at once. • Chain reactions send waves of junk onto your rival's board. • Survive the junk coming back at you. Stack to the top and the round is gone. • Every match is best of three. Take two rounds and the block is yours. BATTLE ACROSS NEW YORK Every stage puts you on a different block against a different opponent, with a different track behind it. Work your way through the lineup one corner at a time and take the whole city. THREE DIFFICULTIES, THREE RATINGS Clear a stage on easy, medium or hard and earn stars for how clean you played. Stars add up. Spend them to unlock new characters to battle as, then run stages back on a harder setting to pull the rest. THE ROSTER A crew of Bboys and Bgirls, all of them throwing down from a deep library of real breaking: toprock, footwork, power moves and freezes, performed live on the side of the board while you play. Land a monster combo and watch them go off. MADE FOR YOUR PHONE Vertical layout, one-hand controls, quick rounds built for a train ride. No online connection needed to play through stages. ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Original hip hop production throughout, with a different track for every block. Headphones recommended. Stack. Crash. Combo. Take the block.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CloudGear at Free against Battle on the Block's $1.99. CloudGear also leads on ratings volume (569 vs 1). Battle on the Block's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ads 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
CloudGear is free to download; Battle on the Block costs $1.99 up front. CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Battle on the Block asks for nothing beyond the download.
Battle on the Block holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudGear has 569 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CloudGear ships an update every 3 weeks, Battle on the Block daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudGear | Battle on the Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (569 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 569 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitwise Solutions Limited | Luis Dalmasy |
Customer experience
CloudGear
Battle on the Block
In-app purchases
CloudGear
- Full Unlock - 1 Month$1.991 Month
- Full Unlock - 1 Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Full Unlock - Lifetime$39.99
Battle on the Block
No in-app purchases







