# speed vs Block

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block at none against speed's 6. Block also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). speed's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. speed sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

speed ships an update every 2 weeks, Block every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | speed | Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-spell/id885639605/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Juranka](https://appshunter.io/developer/658359526) | [Bearserker Solutions LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702930079) |

## What reviewers say

### speed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-spell/id885639605)

Race against the clock to match words and achieve high scores in this fast-paced mobile word game. Double-click word parts to spell multiple words and earn time bonuses. An educational and fun experience for learners and casual gamers.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced word matching, Race against the clock, Score-based time increases, Double-click for multiple words, Educational for learners, Online score saving (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | Free | one-time |
| Bamboo Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Future Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Theme | $0.99 | one-time |


### Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-o-gram/id6462334197)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is speed free?

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

### Is Block free?

Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do speed or Block have ads?

Block shows ads; speed does not.

### Which is updated more often, speed or Block?

speed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Block every 3 weeks. Most recently, speed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Block on October 9, 2026.

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