# Block the Pig vs GPixel

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block the Pig | GPixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613/reviews) | **[4.6 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpixel-turn-based-racing/id1613377242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Vladislav Aleksandrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/875165616) | [Jacopo Guanziroli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613377244) |

## What reviewers say

### Block the Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### GPixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpixel-turn-based-racing/id1613377242)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brakes Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speedway Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove pop-up ads forever! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pole Position Booster Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Interesting blend of racing and strategy
- 🎨 Customizable car designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with timed races
- 💰 Intrusive ads even after purchase
- 🕰️ Frustrating time limits on some levels
- 🔒 Inability to restore purchases across devices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Asynchronous multiplayer
- Option to disable timed races
- Improved leaderboard functionality


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*