# Boom Dots vs Snake VS Block

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.

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.

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.

Boom Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, Snake VS Block every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Dots | Snake VS Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-dots/id975047985/reviews)** | [4.5 (599K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vs-block/id1233739175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **599K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 38.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-dots/id975047985)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Missions leaderboard not working properly after 200 levels
- Freezing and lag when missing a shot

**Requested features**

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


### Snake VS Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vs-block/id1233739175)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack : Life x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support The Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 15, 2026 and Snake VS Block on October 18, 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.*