# Snow Roll vs Blocky Snowboarding

Snow Roll and Blocky Snowboarding both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Blocky Snowboarding's written reviews are positive against 56% of Snow Roll's. Blocky Snowboarding also leads on ratings volume (666 vs 82). Snow Roll's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snow Roll sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blocky Snowboarding sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blocky Snowboarding holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocky Snowboarding has 666 ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Snow Roll's written reviews are positive against 87% of Blocky Snowboarding's.

Snow Roll ships an update every 3 months, Blocky Snowboarding every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snow Roll | Blocky Snowboarding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-roll/id953969225/reviews) | **[4.6 (666 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-snowboarding/id1161665629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **666** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) |

## What reviewers say

### Snow Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-roll/id953969225)

Guide a penguin rolling through snowy woods, tapping to change direction and avoid obstacles. Collect coins to unlock new balls and see how far you can roll in this challenging arcade game.

**Highlights:** Tap to change direction, Avoid obstacles, Collect coins, Unlock new balls, Endless gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skull ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yin yang ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman head | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candy ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disco ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Earth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pig piggy bank | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and appealing graphics
- 🎢 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining experience
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear purpose of in-game currency
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for new balls
- 🤖 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable performance
- 🕹️ Overly sensitive and difficult controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Inconsistent responsiveness of controls
- Prizes not awarded correctly in the 'Win a Prize' feature

**Requested features**

- More variety in obstacles and level designs
- Ability to spend in-game currency on meaningful upgrades
- Option to disable advertisements for a one-time fee
- Improved stability and bug fixes


### Blocky Snowboarding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-snowboarding/id1161665629)

Experience fast-paced snowboarding action with simple controls and retro blocky graphics. Collect characters and snowboards, perform tricks, and compete with friends on themed slopes. Enjoy free gifts and endless downhill fun.

**Highlights:** Easy snowboarding gameplay, Retro blocky graphics, Collectible characters and snowboards, Perform tricks and stunts, Themed slopes, Compete with friends

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Metalman | $0.99 | one-time |
| #KaratePanda | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Rookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Reaper | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Pablo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bargain Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| The VIP Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Humongous Gem Pack | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🔓 Free to play with optional in-app purchases
- 🎨 Colorful and charming visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear objectives and tutorial
- 🔋 Frequent ads that interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for some content

**Reported bugs**

- Cassette tape unlock feature not working for some users
- Occasional crashes or freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More varied obstacles and challenges
- Ability to customize the player character
- Leaderboards or social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snow Roll free?

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

### Is Blocky Snowboarding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snow Roll or Blocky Snowboarding?

Blocky Snowboarding is rated higher. Snow Roll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Blocky Snowboarding averages 4.6 from 666 ratings.

### Do Snow Roll or Blocky Snowboarding have ads?

Both Snow Roll and Blocky Snowboarding show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snow Roll or Blocky Snowboarding?

Snow Roll ships an update every 3 months, and Blocky Snowboarding every 4 months. Most recently, Snow Roll was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blocky Snowboarding on October 23, 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.*