# OpenConsole vs Blockstorm!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenConsole at none against Blockstorm!'s 1. OpenConsole also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenConsole against 5.0 for Blockstorm!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

OpenConsole ships an update every 11 days, Blockstorm! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenConsole | Blockstorm! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockstorm/id6777784379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AeriCast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629924740) | [Dylan Mathurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Blockstorm!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockstorm/id6777784379)

Navigate a ship through a wormhole, dodging asteroids and debris. Manage your crew and speed to survive the increasingly dangerous space junk. Compete for high scores in this endless survival challenge.

**Highlights:** Wormhole navigation, Asteroid and debris dodging, Speed control, Challenge mode, High score saving, Customizable controls, Game controller support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenConsole free?

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

### Is Blockstorm! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenConsole or Blockstorm!?

OpenConsole and Blockstorm! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OpenConsole or Blockstorm! have ads?

Blockstorm! shows ads; OpenConsole does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenConsole or Blockstorm!?

OpenConsole ships an update every 11 days, and Blockstorm! every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenConsole was updated on October 2, 2026 and Blockstorm! on October 7, 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.*