# World Soccer Challenge vs Cup Blitz

World Soccer Challenge and Cup Blitz both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of World Soccer Challenge's written reviews are positive against 35% of Cup Blitz's. World Soccer Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Cup Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 137). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Soccer Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cup Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cup Blitz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cup Blitz has 1.4K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of World Soccer Challenge's written reviews are positive against 35% of Cup Blitz's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

World Soccer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Cup Blitz monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Soccer Challenge | Cup Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-soccer-challenge/id1049689904/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-blitz/id1364882464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 137 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 35.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monkey I-Brow Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/541414274) | [Tomasz Soroka](https://appshunter.io/developer/942170231) |

## What reviewers say

### World Soccer Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-soccer-challenge/id1049689904)

Experience classic international football with intuitive swipe controls. Lead your national team through tournaments, from the 1986 World Cup to the 2026 tournament, and relive iconic football moments with retro pixel art graphics.

**Highlights:** Rewrite international football history, Compete in 11 tournaments, Play as 196 national teams, Intuitive swipe controls, Retro pixel art graphics, Smart AI opponents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cups | $4.99 | one-time |


### Cup Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-blitz/id1364882464)

Compete in a fast-paced sports arcade game to lead your chosen nation to victory in a global championship. Choose from various game modes, collect and upgrade teams, and unlock new balls and stadiums to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Global championship modes, Multiple game modes (Blitz, Cup, Nations League, Versus, Endless), Collection card system for countries, Unlockable balls and stadiums, Power-ups, Local multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (SALE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze pack of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Multiplier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver pack of Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Summer Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sale pack of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden pack of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum pack of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Titanium pack of Stars | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game concept
- ⚽ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🏆 Ability to play tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔁 No save/progress feature
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at kickoff
- 🤖 Feels like playing against AI, not real opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Ball behavior issues at kickoff
- Freezing/crashing on some devices
- Progress/data not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to choose team/country
- Improved graphics and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Soccer Challenge free?

World Soccer Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cup Blitz free?

Cup Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Soccer Challenge or Cup Blitz?

Cup Blitz is rated higher. World Soccer Challenge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Cup Blitz averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do World Soccer Challenge or Cup Blitz have ads?

Both World Soccer Challenge and Cup Blitz show ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Soccer Challenge or Cup Blitz?

World Soccer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cup Blitz monthly. Most recently, World Soccer Challenge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cup Blitz on October 21, 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.*