Comparison

aa vs City Bloxx

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

Head to head
About

aa

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Over 1,300 handcrafted levels
  • Offline play
  • Minimalist design
  • Challenge friends
  • Daily streaks
Features
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aa – The Original One-Tap Timing Puzzle Game. Simple, addictive, and timeless. Like Snake on an old flip phone, aa is a pure test of skill, focus, and timing. Over 50 million players have tapped, missed, and tapped again. Tap to shoot dots into the spinning circle without hitting the others. Easy to play. Very hard to master. One mistake and it's game over. Can you beat level 31? Most players can't. Level 35 is even harder. + Over 1,300 handcrafted levels + One-tap gameplay, no tutorials needed + Play offline, anywhere, anytime + Challenge friends and share your progress + Daily streaks to keep you coming back + Minimalist design, maximum addiction Whether you're on level 1 or level 1,300, aa keeps pulling you back. Handmade in Australia by General Adaptive Apps. If it's not published by us, it's not the real aa. Support indie devs. Loved in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, India and all around the world. A top game for over 10 years. Download aa now — see how far you can get. Tip: Restore old high scores via Menu > Help > Restore Scores (Game Center) Terms: generaladaptive.com/terms-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

City Bloxx

This game challenges you to stack blocks and build towers, offering a nostalgic experience with increasing difficulty. Its simple controls and intuitive gameplay make it accessible for puzzle game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Nostalgic gameplay
  • Block stacking challenges
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Hours of entertainment
Features
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Take a trip down memory lane with CityBloxx, the beloved game that has made its way to iPhone. Stack blocks carefully and create towers that reach the sky! Each level presents new challenges and obstacles, so be prepared to use your strategic thinking skills to overcome them. With CityBloxx, you can enjoy: A classic game brought back to life Easy-to-learn gameplay Levels that gradually increase in difficulty Simple and intuitive controls Hours of exciting gameplay Whether you're a fan of the original Nokia game or simply looking for a fun puzzle game to play, CityBloxx is sure to provide endless entertainment. So what are you waiting for? Download it now and start challenging yourself today!

Screenshots

aa3 screens
City Bloxx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: City Bloxx at 4.5 against aa's 3.8. City Bloxx also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). aa's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 40%) and ratings volume (11K vs 624). On price, update cadence, 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. aa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and City Bloxx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

City Bloxx holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aa has 11K ratings behind it against 624, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of aa's written reviews are positive against 40% of City Bloxx's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aa ships an update every 10 days, City Bloxx every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
aa versus City Bloxx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraaCity Bloxx
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11K ratings)4.5 (624 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better40.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better624
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeneral Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd爱玲 王

Customer experience

aa

All ratings10,766 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews1,657 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative34.8%

City Bloxx

All ratings624 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative54.4%

User reviews

aa

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and challenging
  • 🎨 Customizable colors
  • 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

City Bloxx

From 624 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Faithful recreation of classic Nokia game
  • 😊 Strong nostalgic appeal for players
  • 🎯 Engaging gameplay mechanics with strategy elements
  • ✨ Closest version to original found by players

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads during gameplay
  • 📺 Forced full-length video ads
  • ⚠️ Ads interrupt focus-intensive moments
  • 🔇 Missing sound effects for block placement
  • 🐛 Glitches on maps 5 and 6

Bugs and requests

aa

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incorrect ball size on newer devices
  • Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
  • Glitchy end-of-level screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Skip level option
  • Hint system
  • Daily challenges
  • Music/sound options

City Bloxx

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tower placement glitches on maps 5 and 6
  • Towers placeable in invalid locations
  • Missing sound effects for block interactions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add weather effects (rain and lightning)
  • Sound effects for block landing/connection
  • Block demolition/smashing feature
  • Option to remove ads with payment
  • Sound effects toggle separate from music

In-app purchases

5 purchases

aa

Subscriptions2
  • aa Legend$2.991 Month
  • aa Legend$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Skip Level$0.49
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Unlock All Levels$9.99
1 purchases

City Bloxx

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$1.99

Questions

Is aa free?
aa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is City Bloxx free?
City Bloxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aa or City Bloxx?
City Bloxx is rated higher. aa averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while City Bloxx averages 4.5 from 624 ratings.
Do aa or City Bloxx have ads?
Both aa and City Bloxx show ads.
Which is updated more often, aa or City Bloxx?
aa ships an update every 10 days, and City Bloxx every 2 weeks. Most recently, aa was updated on September 25, 2026 and City Bloxx on September 25, 2026.

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