# Block Buster vs Blockfest Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Buster at none against Blockfest Puzzle's 10. Block Buster also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Blockfest Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockfest Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Block Buster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Buster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockfest Puzzle has 3.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Block Buster's written reviews are positive against 71% of Blockfest Puzzle's.

Block Buster ships an update every 3 days, Blockfest Puzzle every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Buster | Blockfest Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buster-hex-and-square/id1163838446/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockfest-puzzle/id6470934574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Floc Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326470829) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buster-hex-and-square/id1163838446)

Engage your mind with a relaxing puzzle adventure featuring cube and hexagon block-fitting challenges. Strategically place and rotate pieces to clear lines, with thousands of levels and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Cube and Hexagon puzzle modes, Strategic block placement, Piece rotation, Thousands of levels, No time constraints, Brain training challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blockfest Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockfest-puzzle/id6470934574)

This block puzzle game offers a unique twist with free block rotation, allowing for strategic placement and creative problem-solving. Enjoy classic gameplay enhanced with new mechanics, challenging levels, and rewarding progression.

**Highlights:** Free block rotation, Creative gameplay, Challenging puzzle levels, Reward systems, New mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Ability to rotate blocks
- 👍 Helps keep mind active
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads that are difficult to close
- ⏱️ Timed gameplay not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to rotate blocks
- Game glitching for some users

**Requested features**

- Expand game size beyond 8x8
- Improve stability and fix glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Buster free?

Block Buster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blockfest Puzzle free?

Blockfest Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Buster or Blockfest Puzzle?

Block Buster is rated higher. Block Buster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blockfest Puzzle averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Block Buster or Blockfest Puzzle have ads?

Both Block Buster and Blockfest Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Buster or Blockfest Puzzle?

Block Buster ships an update every 3 days, and Blockfest Puzzle every 5 days. Most recently, Block Buster was updated on November 2, 2026 and Blockfest Puzzle on November 3, 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.*