# ColdCase vs Block Time!

The clearest difference is rating: Block Time! at 5.0 against ColdCase's 3.0. Block Time! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). ColdCase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Time! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ColdCase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Time! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Time! has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ColdCase ships an update every 2 weeks, Block Time! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColdCase | Block Time! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldcase-online-detective/id6758562111/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-time/id6790552881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osman Koc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729993108) | [Andrew Russell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869877589) |

## What reviewers say

### ColdCase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldcase-online-detective/id6758562111)

Engage in a story-driven detective game where you solve unsolved crime files. Analyze clues, question witnesses, and make critical decisions to uncover the truth. Your choices shape the outcome of each case.

**Highlights:** Story-driven gameplay, Unsolved crime cases, Clue analysis, Witness statements, Decision-based outcomes, Intuitive questioning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-time/id6790552881)

A block puzzle game offering a pure, uninterrupted experience with no ads, timers, or in-app purchases. Enjoy dropping pieces, clearing lines, and chaining combos with dynamic themes and an extra life feature.

**Highlights:** Ad-free gameplay, No energy timers, Block dropping mechanics, Line clearing, Combo chaining, Dynamic themes, Extra life feature

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Time PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColdCase free?

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

### Is Block Time! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColdCase or Block Time!?

Block Time! is rated higher. ColdCase averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Block Time! averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do ColdCase or Block Time! have ads?

Neither ColdCase nor Block Time! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ColdCase or Block Time!?

ColdCase ships an update every 2 weeks, and Block Time! every 3 days. Most recently, ColdCase was updated on October 11, 2026 and Block Time! on October 13, 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.*