Comparison

Block vs Block vs Apricot゜

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

Apricot゜

Features
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Apricot is an AI character app where you can teach the magical girls Milch and Merku new words and enjoy open-ended conversations with them. Add any word you like to the Dictionary, then use Randomize to choose a topic and spark a conversation. You can also type or speak to them directly. Show them scenery or everyday objects through the camera, and they may talk about what they see. Their affection level changes based on how many words you teach them, while their facial expressions and gestures vary as you interact. They may also pick up new words as you chat. As their vocabulary grows, new forms and special animations are unlocked. Drag a character upward to refresh and see words trending among other users. They may even add a trending word to their vocabulary. With location access enabled, they can also react to your local weather—sometimes holding an umbrella when it rains or snows. Rotate your device to landscape mode to enjoy conversations between Milch and Merku. You can also load compatible character data from the Apricot folder in iCloud Drive and chat with your own characters. HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap the button below the character to open the menu, then select 'Dictionary' to add a word. 2. Choose a topic with 'Randomize,' or start a conversation using text or voice. You can also show them what is around you using the camera. 3. Keep chatting and expanding their vocabulary to unlock new forms and special animations. * Characters you purchase can be selected at any time in Settings. If no character is selected, Milch or Merku will appear at random.

Screenshots

Block vs Block4 screens
Apricot゜4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Apricot゜ at Free against Block vs Block's $4.99. Apricot゜ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). Block vs Block's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 27.0). On 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

Apricot゜ is free to download; Block vs Block costs $4.99 up front. Apricot゜ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Block vs Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block vs Block ships an update every 10 months, Apricot゜ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block vs Block versus Apricot゜: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock vs BlockApricot゜
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar TsangMasaaki Kawata

In-app purchases

None

Block vs Block

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Apricot゜

One-time2
  • Milch$1.99
  • Merku$1.99

Questions

Is Block vs Block free?
Block vs Block costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apricot゜ free?
Apricot゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block vs Block or Apricot゜ have ads?
Block vs Block shows ads; Apricot゜ does not.
Which is updated more often, Block vs Block or Apricot゜?
Block vs Block ships an update every 10 months, and Apricot゜ every 5 days. Most recently, Block vs Block was updated on October 26, 2026 and Apricot゜ on October 11, 2026.

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