# Connect the Pops! vs Block Basic

Connect the Pops! and Block Basic both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Block Basic's written reviews are positive against 32% of Connect the Pops!'s. Connect the Pops!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect the Pops! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Basic sells 5 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 — 4.5 for Connect the Pops! against 4.6 for Block Basic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect the Pops! has 6.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Connect the Pops!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Block Basic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect the Pops! | Block Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-basic/id1641650676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [RACKGYUN LIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617024411) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect the Pops!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-the-pops/id1421219214)

A visually appealing puzzle game where you connect numbered bubbles to merge them into higher values. It offers a relaxing yet addictive experience with endless fun and challenging gameplay. Compete with friends to achieve the highest scores and levels.

**Highlights:** Connect and merge numbered bubbles, Challenging puzzle gameplay, Beautifully colorful graphics, High score and level comparison, Addictive and fun

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun and addictive game
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- 🕰️ Good time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🚫 Impossible to lose
- 🤔 Lack of clear goals or challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress not saving
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Worldwide leaderboard
- Reward system for leveling up
- More themes and customization options


### Block Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-basic/id1641650676)

A classic hexagonal block puzzle game where you drag and drop pieces to complete levels. Offers over 2000 challenges and daily puzzles for continuous engagement. Enjoy this offline game anytime, anywhere to sharpen your mind.

**Highlights:** Over 2000 levels, Various game modes, Daily puzzles, Free hints available, Easy drag and drop gameplay, Offline play, Enhances cognitive skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints 25 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints 70 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints 100 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect the Pops! free?

Connect the Pops! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Basic free?

Block Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect the Pops! or Block Basic?

Block Basic is rated higher. Connect the Pops! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Block Basic averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Connect the Pops! or Block Basic have ads?

Both Connect the Pops! and Block Basic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect the Pops! or Block Basic?

Connect the Pops! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Basic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connect the Pops! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Block Basic on July 8, 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.*