Block vs Block vs Nickname Camera
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!
Nickname Camera
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Take a face photo. AI comes up with your nickname. Nickname Camera is a free, ad-free fun app that turns a face photo into an original Japanese nickname, the kind friends give each other in Japan. Your result is framed on an instant-photo style card you can save to your photos or share with friends. Try it on yourself, your friends, or your family. How it works 1. Take a face photo with the camera, or pick one from your library 2. AI reads the photo and picks a Japanese nickname 3. Save the photo card or share it Highlights - AI creates a nickname that fits the face in the photo - Results come on an instant-photo style frame, in the color you choose - Try it as many times as you like, with friends or on your own - Free, no ads, no sign-up - Screens and messages follow your device language (English or Japanese) - Simple design that also works on tablets Great for - Breaking the ice at parties and get-togethers - Finding a fun name for your social profile - Anyone curious about Japanese nicknames Note: This is an entertainment app. Nicknames are AI suggestions and carry no real meaning. An internet connection is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nickname Camera at Free against Block vs Block's $4.99. Nickname Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Nickname Camera is free to download; Block vs Block costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Block vs Block ships an update every 10 months, Nickname Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block vs Block | Nickname Camera |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | Hatsuhito Shimizu |
In-app purchases
Block vs Block
No in-app purchases
Nickname Camera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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