Block vs Block vs Simple Paint AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Simple Paint AR
Create vibrant 3D drawings in augmented reality using a variety of colors and special effects. Import your own photos to paint on or share your creations via email and iTunes.
- Augmented reality drawing
- Variety of colors and special effects
- Adjustable brush sizes
- Import photos from albums
- Save and email drawings
- iTunes Sharing for computer transfer
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You can choose from a variety of colours and special effects, including drawing fire and glitter in the air! There are multiple brush sizes to cater to your needs. You can import pictures from your photo albums or take a photo to have it float in the air! Save the drawing or even email the painting to your friends! You can use iTunes Sharing to get the 3D drawings out to your computer. Download now and let your creativity flow!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Block vs Block at Free against Simple Paint AR's $0.99. Block vs Block also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Simple Paint AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Block vs Block is free to download; Simple Paint AR costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Block vs Block against 3.0 for Simple Paint AR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Block vs Block's written reviews are positive against 80% of Simple Paint AR's.
Block vs Block ships an update every 9 months, Simple Paint AR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block vs Block | Simple Paint AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | Virtual GS |
Customer experience
Block vs Block
Simple Paint AR
In-app purchases
Block vs Block
No in-app purchases
Simple Paint AR
No in-app purchases
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