# Block Out! vs Asterwake

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Asterwake at none against Block Out!'s 10. Asterwake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Block Out!'s advantage is ratings volume (369K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Out! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Asterwake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Asterwake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Out! has 369K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Out! ships an update weekly, Asterwake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Out! | Asterwake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (369K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-out-color-sort-puzzle/id6752672568/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asterwake/id6775437659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **369K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 563 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) | [Shenzhen Sihai Bohui E Commerce Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649178101) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Out!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-out-color-sort-puzzle/id6752672568)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Casual, #3 Top Free · Puzzle, #4 Top Free · Games, #11 Top Grossing · Casual, #12 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #16 Top Free, #25 Top Grossing · Games, #75 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Slide colorful blocks to their matching targets in this dynamic puzzle game. Featuring moving elevators and block generators, each level offers a fresh, evolving challenge. Plan your moves strategically and think fast to achieve satisfying clears in a vibrant adventure.

**Highlights:** Slide colorful blocks to targets, Dynamic obstacles like elevators and generators, Strategic planning and quick thinking, Offline play supported, Colorful and engaging visuals

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brick Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brick Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Pass 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Asterwake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asterwake/id6775437659)

Embark on a serene puzzle adventure to mend dream cards, cultivate an Aster Bud, and awaken memories. This offline experience focuses on repairing dreams and growing a narrative map, offering a unique approach to gameplay.

**Highlights:** Mend hand-crafted dream cards, Grow and graft Aster Buds, Unlock story cards in Bloom Atlas, Offline play, Portrait mode, Daily Dream letter for replay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Out! free?

Block Out! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Asterwake free?

Asterwake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Out! or Asterwake?

Asterwake is rated higher. Block Out! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 369K ratings, while Asterwake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Block Out! or Asterwake have ads?

Both Block Out! and Asterwake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Out! or Asterwake?

Block Out! ships an update weekly, and Asterwake every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Out! was updated on November 12, 2026 and Asterwake on October 31, 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.*