Block vs Block vs Apricot AI Character Chat
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!
Apricot AI Character Chat
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Chat with magical girls and teach them new words. Apricot lets you chat with Milch and Merku, two AI characters who learn the words you teach them. Enjoy their voices, expressions, and gestures, and unlock new looks and outfits as their vocabulary grows. Chat about your favorite things: Teach them words about your favorite foods, hobbies, and more to get the conversation started. Type a message or speak to them directly. If you need a topic, use “Randomize” to choose one. They may even pick up new words as you chat. Unlock new looks and outfits: Expand their vocabulary to unlock transformations, outfits, and special illustrations. You can also enjoy each character’s distinctive voice, changing expressions and gestures, and changes in their affection level. Turn your surroundings into conversation: Show them scenery or everyday objects through the camera, and they may talk about what they see. It’s another way to find something to chat about. Watch Milch and Merku chat: Turn your device to landscape mode to enjoy conversations between Milch and Merku. Chat with them yourself, or watch them chat with each other. Discover trending words and weather reactions: Drag a character upward to refresh and discover words trending among other users. Some of these words may be added to the Dictionary. Allow location access to see the characters react to your local weather. On rainy or snowy days, you may see them holding an umbrella. Add your own characters: Add compatible character files to the “Apricot” folder in iCloud Drive to chat with your own characters. Getting started: 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 chatting by typing or speaking. 3. Expand their vocabulary to unlock new forms and outfits. You can select purchased characters in Settings. If you haven’t selected a character, either Milch or Merku will appear at random.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Apricot AI Character Chat at Free against Block vs Block's $4.99. Apricot AI Character Chat 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
Apricot AI Character Chat is free to download; Block vs Block costs $4.99 up front. Apricot AI Character Chat sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Block vs Block asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block vs Block ships an update every 10 months, Apricot AI Character Chat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block vs Block | Apricot AI Character Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | Masaaki Kawata |
In-app purchases
Block vs Block
No in-app purchases
Apricot AI Character Chat
- Milch$3.99
- Merku$3.99
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