# Calming Blocks vs OpenConsole

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenConsole at none against Calming Blocks's 7. OpenConsole also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calming Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calming Blocks sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. OpenConsole asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calming Blocks | OpenConsole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Md Shahzad Ali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669073359) | [AeriCast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629924740) |

## What reviewers say

### Calming Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calming-blocks/id6763378377)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


### OpenConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866)

This app offers instant access to a library of AI-generated cloud games and allows you to play your legally owned retro game ROMs on various classic console emulators. Enjoy smooth gameplay with hardware acceleration and customizable controls, with cloud saves for seamless progression.

**Highlights:** AI-generated cloud games, Retro console emulation (NES, SNES, PS1, N64, etc.), Hardware-accelerated rendering, On-screen touch controls, MFi and Bluetooth controller support, Save states and cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calming Blocks free?

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

### Is OpenConsole free?

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

### Do Calming Blocks or OpenConsole have ads?

Calming Blocks shows ads; OpenConsole does not.

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