# Block vs Block vs Simple Paint AR

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block vs Block | Simple Paint AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-vs-block-reverse/id834235298/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-paint-ar/id1275780530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) |

## What reviewers say

### Block vs Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-vs-block-reverse/id834235298)

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)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Paint AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-paint-ar/id1275780530)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block vs Block free?

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

### Is Simple Paint AR free?

Simple Paint AR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block vs Block or Simple Paint AR?

Block vs Block and Simple Paint AR are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Block vs Block or Simple Paint AR have ads?

Block vs Block shows ads; Simple Paint AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or Simple Paint AR?

Block vs Block ships an update every 9 months, and Simple Paint AR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simple Paint AR on September 16, 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.*