Comparison

Block the Pig vs GPixel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block the Pig

A turn-based puzzle game where you strategically place hexagonal blocks to trap a runaway pig. Advance through increasingly challenging mazes and compete on leaderboards. Unlock achievements and sharpen your spatial reasoning skills.

Highlights
  • Turn-based hex block placement
  • Strategic escape route blocking
  • Infinite random levels
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Achievement unlocking
  • Relaxing ambient atmosphere
Features
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Place hex blocks in the way of the fugitive pig in "Block the Pig," a turn-based puzzle game! The game rules are simple. Tap on an empty cell of the hexagon board to place a block. Before the round starts, close the shortest escape routes on the board with 3 bonus blocks. The pig will then run away from the hex maze. Place a new block after each move the pig makes, until there's no way out! As rounds advance, the hexagon maze becomes sparser and the pig blocking quest trickier. The number of puzzles in the game is infinite. Beat the top rounds of the other players in the leaderboards! Unlock achievements and improve your spatial wits for free! Features: ▶ endless random levels on a hex board ▶ relaxing ambient atmosphere ▶ cute piggy!

About

GPixel

Experience a unique turn-based racing game where strategy meets casual fun. Plan your moves on a pixel grid to outsmart opponents and climb global leaderboards. Enjoy various game modes, weather conditions, and car customization.

Highlights
  • Turn-based pixel grid racing
  • World Tour mode
  • Online leaderboards
  • Time and moves countdown modes
  • Boosters (Turbo, Brakes)
  • Weather conditions
  • Multiplayer options
Features
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Get ready for a unique racing experience with GPixel, the casual yet strategic turn-based racing game for iOS! Plan your moves in advance and outsmart your opponents in grid-based races that simulate real motorsport dynamics on a squared paper-style track. Compete in the revamped World Tour and climb the motorsport leaderboard to become the best driver worldwide! GPixel offers a wide variety of game modes to keep the challenge fresh: – World Tour: unlock all seasons and circuits, improve your scores, and beat your rivals – Online Leaderboards: race to the top! – Time Countdown: finish before time runs out – Moves Countdown: think ahead with limited moves – Night Race: win in total darkness – Dynamic Weather: Snow, Ice, Heatwave, Heavy Rain, Fog, Clouds, and more – Quick Race: compete against the AI or your friends locally with up to 4 players Master 40 unique circuits, unlock over 30 car liveries, dozens of color combos, and power up your car with Boosters like Turbo, Brakes, and more. Avoid hazards like oil puddles and random obstacles, adapt to extreme weather, and prove your skills on every terrain. Download GPixel now and experience the thrill of strategic racing on your iOS device!

Screenshots

Block the Pig4 screens
GPixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPixel at 4.6 against Block the Pig's 3.9. GPixel also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (517 vs 50). Block the Pig's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Block the Pig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPixel sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPixel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPixel has 517 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Block the Pig's written reviews are positive against 79% of GPixel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, GPixel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Block the Pig versus GPixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock the PigGPixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (50 ratings)4.6 (517 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews79.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50517 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB235 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperVladislav AleksandrovJacopo Guanziroli

Customer experience

Block the Pig

All ratings49 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative22.5%

GPixel

All ratings516 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.6%

Bugs and requests

Block the Pig

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPixel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timed races not functioning properly
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Purchased content not carrying over to new devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Option to disable timed races
  • Improved leaderboard functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Block the Pig

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
7 purchases

GPixel

One-time7
  • Add Boosters$0.99
  • Turbo Booster Pack$1.99
  • Brakes Booster Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Speedway Booster Pack$2.99
  • Remove pop-up ads forever!$2.99
  • Pole Position Booster Pack$5.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Block the Pig free?
Block the Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPixel free?
GPixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block the Pig or GPixel?
GPixel is rated higher. Block the Pig averages 3.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while GPixel averages 4.6 from 517 ratings.
Do Block the Pig or GPixel have ads?
Both Block the Pig and GPixel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block the Pig or GPixel?
Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, and GPixel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block the Pig was updated on November 1, 2026 and GPixel on November 3, 2026.

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