# Pop Stone 2 vs Block Puzzle Star Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Puzzle Star Plus at 71% against Pop Stone 2's 13%. Block Puzzle Star Plus also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Pop Stone 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Stone 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Block Puzzle Star Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Puzzle Star Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle Star Plus has 4.3K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Pop Stone 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Block Puzzle Star Plus's.

Pop Stone 2 ships an update monthly, Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Stone 2 | Block Puzzle Star Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-stone-2/id1040340094/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振华 顾](https://appshunter.io/developer/571824314) | [鸿鸣 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/689634185) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Stone 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-stone-2/id1040340094)

Tap to remove matching stones and clear the board. Achieve higher scores by eliminating more stones at once. Enjoy a classic puzzle experience with simple yet engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Tap to remove same-colored stones, Score higher by clearing more stones, Simple and addictive gameplay, Classic puzzle mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 COINS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 380 COINS | $7.99 | one-time |
| 780 COINS | $14.99 | one-time |


### Block Puzzle Star Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267)

This app offers a collection of classic endless match-3 puzzle games. Players can tap, drag, or move blocks to create matches and achieve high scores. It's designed for those who enjoy challenging puzzle gameplay.

**Highlights:** Classic endless match-3 puzzles, Tap, drag, or move blocks, Score challenges, Multiple puzzle types in one, Intuitive controls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Good exercise for the brain
- 🚀 Addictive and mind-consuming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🚫 Inability to earn coins or progress

**Reported bugs**

- One square gets stuck, preventing progress
- Game turns off other media while playing
- Confusing in-app purchase options

**Requested features**

- Earn coins for consistent wins
- Provision to move forward instead of restarting
- Option to turn off music and sound effects
- Undo button for mistakes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Stone 2 free?

Pop Stone 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Puzzle Star Plus free?

Block Puzzle Star Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pop Stone 2 or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

Block Puzzle Star Plus is rated higher. Pop Stone 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Block Puzzle Star Plus averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Pop Stone 2 or Block Puzzle Star Plus have ads?

Block Puzzle Star Plus shows ads; Pop Stone 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pop Stone 2 or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

Pop Stone 2 ships an update monthly, and Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Pop Stone 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Block Puzzle Star Plus on November 2, 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.*