# Pop Octopus! vs Block Escape

The clearest difference is rating: Block Escape at 5.0 against Pop Octopus!'s 3.7. Pop Octopus!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Octopus! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Block Escape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Escape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Octopus! | Block Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-octopus/id882225587/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-escape-puzzle-jam/id6749626903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhenlai Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435731218) | [杭州玩梦网络有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831499788) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Octopus!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-octopus/id882225587)

A popular puzzle game where players tap groups of same-colored octopi to pop them. Achieve higher scores by popping more octopi and clearing the board, with a magic bubble to aid in strategic moves.

**Highlights:** Tap same-colored octopi, Pop groups for points, Score formula for high scores, Bonus for clearing the board, Magic bubble for color changes, Strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Magic Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 Magic Bubbles | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Magic Bubbles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Magic Bubbles | $9.99 | one-time |
| 256 Magic Bubbles | $19.99 | one-time |


### Block Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-escape-puzzle-jam/id6749626903)

Slide blocks to their matching doors on a crowded grid before time runs out. Navigate challenging puzzles with new pieces and mechanics that introduce strategic depth. Utilize helpful boosters to overcome obstacles and clear the board.

**Highlights:** Timed block sliding puzzles, Variety of block shapes, Dynamic gate mechanics, Special block types (Star, Pointer), Boosters (Freeze, Hammer, Magnet), Offline play, Competitive Dragon's Treasure mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prop Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Octopus! free?

Pop Octopus! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Escape free?

Block Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pop Octopus! or Block Escape?

Block Escape is rated higher. Pop Octopus! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Block Escape averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pop Octopus! or Block Escape have ads?

Block Escape shows ads; Pop Octopus! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pop Octopus! or Block Escape?

Pop Octopus! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Block Escape every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pop Octopus! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Block Escape on November 5, 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.*