# aa vs City Bloxx

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | aa | City Bloxx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) | **[4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-bloxx/id6446201185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 624 |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [爱玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676364156) |

## What reviewers say

### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


### City Bloxx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-bloxx/id6446201185)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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