Comparison

Boom Dots vs Snake VS Block

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

Head to head
About

Boom Dots

This is a single-tap reaction game where players tap to dash forward and hit moving dots. It offers 200 missions to complete and 20 unlockable themes, providing hours of engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Single-tap gameplay
  • Hit moving dots
  • 200 missions
  • 20 unlockable themes
  • Fast-reaction gameplay
Features
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"Boom Dots is a one-tap challenge that's hard to stop playing once you start" - pocketgamer.co.uk "A nice blend between fast-reaction gameplay and a little bit of a progression system" - toucharcade.com Boom Dots is a single-tap reaction game that will keep you hooked for hours! Tap to dash forward, and hit the moving dots. The game features 200 missions for you to complete, and 20 unlockable themes. From the creators of Zig Zag Boom and High&Dry.

About

Snake VS Block

Guide a snake of balls by swiping to break bricks and collect more balls. Aim to create the longest snake possible and achieve the highest score in this endlessly playable game. Challenge friends with your top scores.

Highlights
  • Swipe to control snake
  • Break bricks
  • Collect additional balls
  • Endless gameplay
  • High score challenges
Features
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Swipe your finger to guide a snake of balls and break the bricks. Try to break as many bricks as possible. Get additional balls and make the biggest snake ever! Very easy to play but very hard to reach high scores! Game Features: - Free to play - Endless gameplay - Simple swipe control - Challenge your friends with the best highscore

Screenshots

Boom Dots4 screens
Snake VS Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

Boom Dots and Snake VS Block both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Boom Dots's written reviews are positive against 38% of Snake VS Block's. Boom Dots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Snake VS Block's advantage is ratings volume (599K vs 97). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Boom Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snake VS Block sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Boom Dots against 4.5 for Snake VS Block. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake VS Block has 599K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Boom Dots's written reviews are positive against 38% of Snake VS Block's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boom Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, Snake VS Block every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boom Dots versus Snake VS Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom DotsSnake VS Block
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (97 ratings) — better4.5 (599K ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better38.4% of reviews
Number of ratings97599K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB186 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperUmbrella Games LLCVoodoo

Customer experience

Boom Dots

All ratings97 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative11.9%

Snake VS Block

All ratings598,830 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews2,281 reviews
Positive38.4%
Neutral13.1%
Negative48.5%

User reviews

Boom Dots

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Attractive visual themes
  • 📊 Detailed stats and leaderboards
  • ⏱️ Challenging but not too frustrating
  • 🕹️ Addictive one-tap mechanics

Room to improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and performance issues
  • 🔍 Leaderboard issues with fake scores
  • 🔄 Repetitive mission structure

Snake VS Block

From 599K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Variety of skins/characters
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
  • ⏱️ Challenging levels
  • 🌟 Fun and engaging

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive ads
  • 🕹️ Lack of control/visibility
  • 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
  • 🔍 Unclear progression/rewards

Bugs and requests

Boom Dots

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Missions leaderboard not working properly after 200 levels
  • Freezing and lag when missing a shot

Requested features

4 requests
  • Cumulative high score leaderboard
  • Option to disable flashing effects
  • Cloud save functionality
  • More varied and challenging missions

Snake VS Block

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Ads interfering with gameplay
  • Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Improve visibility of upcoming obstacles
  • Add more game modes and challenges
  • Implement a pause button
  • Provide better rewards for progress

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boom Dots

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Snake VS Block

One-time3
  • Pack : Life x10$0.99
  • Support The Developer$0.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Boom Dots free?
Boom Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snake VS Block free?
Snake VS Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boom Dots or Snake VS Block?
Boom Dots is rated higher. Boom Dots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Snake VS Block averages 4.5 from 599K ratings.
Do Boom Dots or Snake VS Block have ads?
Snake VS Block shows ads; Boom Dots does not.
Which is updated more often, Boom Dots or Snake VS Block?
Boom Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snake VS Block every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boom Dots was updated on October 8, 2026 and Snake VS Block on October 17, 2026.

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