Comparison

Hitman GO vs Blek

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

Head to head
About

Hitman GO

Engage in turn-based strategic puzzles set in diorama-style environments. Navigate grid-based levels, avoid enemies, and eliminate targets using iconic tools. Offers challenging assassination puzzles with multiple completion methods.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy puzzles
  • Diorama-style visuals
  • Grid-based navigation
  • Agent 47's tools of the trade
  • Challenging assassination puzzles
  • Multiple level completion methods
Features
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Get your daily fix of Agent 47 with this elegant, strategy-based Hitman game! 5/5 Slide to Play: "…this is one to check out." 4/5 Joystiq: "Hitman GO is an impressive debut for Square Enix Montreal.” 4/5 Pocket Gamer - SILVER AWARD: "Hitman GO is a clever and refreshingly original puzzle game" 4/5 Polygon: "Hitman GO is a great minimalist take on the series' big ideas" 5/5 Pocket-lint: "Hitman GO is a clever and intelligent way of bringing a much-loved franchise to a mobile platform" BEST GAME DESIGN - 2014 Canadian Videogame Awards BEST IOS GAME - 2014 Canadian Videogame Awards Hitman GO is an award-winning turn-based strategy game with beautifully rendered diorama-style set pieces. You will strategically navigate fixed spaces on a grid to avoid enemies and take out your target or infiltrate well-guarded locations. You really have to think about each move and all the Hitman tools of the trade you would expect are included; disguises, distractions, sniper rifles and even 47’s iconic Silverballers. With Hitman GO, you’ll experience: • Challenging puzzles that put your assassination skills to the test • Beautiful scale model-style visuals • Environments with secret passageways and off-limit areas • Agent 47’s tools of the trade: Distractions, disguises, hiding spots, sniper rifles and even the iconic Silverballers • Different enemy types with unique and deadly behaviours • Different ways of completing each level, silently or forcefully Please note: ** THIS GAME IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE iPod Touch 4th GENERATION ** Hitman GO minimum requirements: iPad 2 and above, iPad Mini, iPhone 4 and above, iPod Touch 5th generation and above.

About

Blek

This is a minimalist puzzle game that challenges your imagination. Draw a line that collects all colored circles while avoiding obstacles. Discover elegant solutions and enjoy a magical experience as your creations come to life.

Highlights
  • Draw and animate lines
  • Collect colored circles
  • Avoid black holes
  • Multiple solutions per level
  • Elegant and intuitive design
Features
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Blek is a unique game about imagination and personality. Everything you draw keeps moving – and watching your creations move is like watching magic. The goal is simple: shape a line that collects all colored circles avoiding black holes on its route. There are no specific moves that you need to master. To every level countless solutions exist, from delightfully simple to exceptionally deep and complex, yet always elegant. ----- Articles & Commentaries ----- "The Most Brilliant iPad Game I've Played All Year." ~ Kotaku "One of the greatest joys of Blek is experimenting with your approach." ~ WIRED "It’s the sort of game you’d want to put on a space probe: when the aliens play it, they’ll take a liking to us right away." ~ The New Yorker "Wonderful experience" ~ Pocket Gamer "Blek is a thing of elegant, intuitive beauty" ~ Edge "One of the year’s best" ~ The New York Times ----- Awards ----- • Apple Design Award • Best Mobile Game - Casual Connect, Amsterdam • Excellence in Innovation - International Mobile Gaming Awards • Best Game - Content Award Vienna"

Screenshots

Hitman GO4 screens
Blek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blek at none against Hitman GO's 10. Blek also leads on chart position (#19 vs #94). Hitman GO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Hitman GO costs $4.99 and Blek $4.99 up front. Hitman GO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blek asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hitman GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 809 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hitman GO ships an update every 3 months, Blek every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Hitman GO versus Blek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHitman GOBlek
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better4.5 (809 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better73.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better809
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#94#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB238 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDeca Live Operations GmbHkunabi brother GmbH

Customer experience

Hitman GO

All ratings2,131 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative15.8%

Blek

All ratings807 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews770 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.4%

User reviews

Hitman GO

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🕰️ Perfect for quick gaming sessions
  • 🎶 Atmospheric and fitting soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🕹️ Slow and tedious movement
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
  • 🤔 Doesn't feel like a true Hitman game

Blek

From 809 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Unique and creative concept
  • 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
  • 🚀 Simple yet elegant design
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔊 Annoying sound effects
  • 👎 Lack of instructions/tutorials
  • 👎 Repetitive and gets boring over time

Bugs and requests

Hitman GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when selecting levels
  • Progress not syncing across devices
  • Compatibility issues on older iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to skip levels or retry quickly
  • Takedown animations and more interactivity
  • Support for newer devices and screen sizes

Blek

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save screenshots
  • Compatibility issues on larger screens
  • Line disappears randomly during gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels and content
  • Implement a level select or skip option
  • Add sound/music controls
  • Improve UI and controls

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hitman GO

One-time10
  • 5 Hints Pack$0.99
  • Unlock Chapter 2$0.99
  • Unlock Chapter 3$0.99
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  • Unlock Chapter 4$0.99
  • Unlock Classic Chapter 1$0.99
  • Unlock Chapter 6$0.99
  • Unlock Classic Chapter 2$0.99
  • 12 Hints Pack$1.99
  • 25 Hints Pack$3.99
  • Complete Walkthrough$4.99
None

Blek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hitman GO free?
Hitman GO costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Blek free?
Blek costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hitman GO or Blek?
Hitman GO is rated higher. Hitman GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Blek averages 4.5 from 809 ratings.
Do Hitman GO or Blek have ads?
Neither Hitman GO nor Blek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hitman GO or Blek?
Hitman GO ships an update every 3 months, and Blek every 4 months. Most recently, Hitman GO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blek on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hitman GO or Blek?
Hitman GO currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Blek at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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