Comparison

Block vs Block vs AR Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Block vs Block

Experience a unique puzzle game where blocks ascend instead of fall. Challenge yourself with 16 different shapes and 4 special items. Play against the computer or another human on iPad.

Highlights
  • Reverse gravity gameplay
  • 16 different block shapes
  • 4 special items
  • VS mode against computer
  • Human vs Human mode (iPad only)
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The world most attractive puzzle game. Modify the previous version "Block vs Block", this game is playing in reverse mode. Blocks are raising up instead of drop down. It is very challenging! How to play! It is no need to explain. Like "Block vs Block", it allow you play against computer, or human (iPad only). - 16 different shapes - 4 different special items - VS mode Download and enjoy it now!

About

AR Blocks

Create and build virtual structures in augmented reality using a variety of blocks and textures. You can even use your own photos for custom designs. Share your creations or export 3D models.

Highlights
  • Build AR structures in the air
  • Wide range of block shapes and sizes
  • Use custom textures or your own photos
  • Export 3D models
  • Share screenshots of creations
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Welcome to the world of fun, build and play! You can create AR structures in the air! Build a wall, build a house, or even a castle! Explore the wide range of textures provided, or you can even use your own photo for added creativity and fun! There are also many shapes and sizes for your blocks- cones, cubes, spheres and many more! It is a fun yet simple-to-use app which will blow your mind. Let your creativity flow! Download now to play! You can share a screenshot with your friend, or use Finder to export the 3D models to the computer.

Screenshots

Block vs Block4 screens
AR Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AR Blocks at none against Block vs Block's shown. AR Blocks also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Block vs Block's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Block vs Block costs $4.99 and AR Blocks $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block vs Block ships an update every 10 months, AR Blocks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block vs Block versus AR Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock vs BlockAR Blocks
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar TsangVirtual GS

Customer experience

Block vs Block

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

AR Blocks

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Block vs Block

No in-app purchases

None

AR Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block vs Block free?
Block vs Block costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Blocks free?
AR Blocks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block vs Block or AR Blocks have ads?
Block vs Block shows ads; AR Blocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or AR Blocks?
Block vs Block ships an update every 10 months, and AR Blocks every 3 months. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on November 6, 2026 and AR Blocks on November 3, 2026.

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