Comparison

Pinblok vs Brickdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinblok

This game combines pinball and brick breaker mechanics, where smashing bricks reveals new playfield elements. Enjoy fast-paced, 1-2 minute games perfect for quick breaks, with the goal of clearing all blocks and earning stars on unique tables.

Highlights
  • Pinball and Brick Breaker mix
  • Build pinball table during play
  • Unlock 18 handcrafted tables
  • Discover hidden surprises
  • Earn up to 3 stars per table
  • Fast 1-2 minute games
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Every brick you smash transforms the playfield. Unlock bumpers, walls and other surprises hidden inside the bricks, then keep the ball alive until every block is gone. Easy to learn and satisfying to master, each game lasts just 1–2 minutes—perfect for a quick break or one more try. Features • A unique mix of Pinball and Brick Breaker • Build the pinball table as you play • 18 handcrafted tables to unlock • Hidden bumpers, walls and special surprises • Earn up to 3 stars on every table • Funny giant eyes that follow every ball • Fast 1–2 minute games • Completely free to play • No ads Can you clear every table and earn every star?

About

Brickdown

A physics-based arcade game where you aim and shoot cannonballs to demolish colorful brick towers. Discover hidden stars and use power-ups to overcome challenging levels in vibrant fantasy settings. Every shot counts in this satisfying demolition experience.

Highlights
  • One-finger aiming and shooting
  • 3D physics and chain reactions
  • Hidden stars on every level
  • Triple-bomb power-up
  • Regular and hard levels
  • Colorful fantasy locations
Features
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Brickdown: Tower Smash is a physics-based puzzle arcade game where one well-placed cannonball can bring an entire brick tower crashing down. Aim your cannon, follow the trajectory guide, and fire at colorful brick structures. Break key supports, trigger chain reactions, and clear the way to reveal all three hidden stars. Your cannonballs are limited, so every shot matters. Use the triple-bomb power-up when a tower gets tough, take on regular and hard levels, and smash your way through colorful fantasy locations. FEATURES • Simple one-finger aiming and shooting • Satisfying 3D physics and chain-reaction collapses • Three hidden stars to reveal on every level • Triple-bomb power-up for difficult situations • Regular levels and challenging hard levels • Colorful brick towers and fantasy locations • Power-up rewards • Quick and enjoyable play sessions Find the weak point, line up the perfect shot, and bring the tower down! Privacy: https://theinsta.games/privacy/ Terms: https://theinsta.games/terms/

Screenshots

Pinblok4 screens
Brickdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinblok at none against Brickdown's 1. Pinblok also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brickdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pinblok asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pinblok holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 35 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pinblok versus Brickdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinblokBrickdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (28 ratings) — better4.6 (35 ratings)
Number of ratings2835 — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStéphan BarbéINSTA Games

In-app purchases

None

Pinblok

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Brickdown

One-time1
  • No Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Pinblok free?
Pinblok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brickdown free?
Brickdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pinblok or Brickdown?
Pinblok is rated higher. Pinblok averages 5.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Brickdown averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.
Do Pinblok or Brickdown have ads?
Both Pinblok and Brickdown show ads.

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