# CloudGear vs Battle on the Block

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudGear | Battle on the Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-on-the-block/id6812901890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 58 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) | [Luis Dalmasy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519712527) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudGear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Unlock - 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Full Unlock - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Battle on the Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-on-the-block/id6812901890)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudGear free?

CloudGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Battle on the Block free?

Battle on the Block costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudGear or Battle on the Block?

Battle on the Block is rated higher. CloudGear averages 4.8 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Battle on the Block averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CloudGear or Battle on the Block have ads?

Neither CloudGear nor Battle on the Block shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudGear or Battle on the Block?

CloudGear ships an update every 3 weeks, and Battle on the Block daily. Most recently, CloudGear was updated on October 30, 2026 and Battle on the Block on October 29, 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.*