# Pump the Blob! vs Blobsbuster

Pump the Blob! and Blobsbuster both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Pump the Blob!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Blobsbuster's. Pump the Blob! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Blobsbuster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 146). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pump the Blob! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Blobsbuster asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pump the Blob! against 4.5 for Blobsbuster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blobsbuster has 7.6K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Pump the Blob!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Blobsbuster's.

Pump the Blob! ships an update every 10 days, Blobsbuster weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pump the Blob! | Blobsbuster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-the-blob/id1436842297/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blobsbuster/id1620329599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Knight sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814466050) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Pump the Blob!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-the-blob/id1436842297)

Tap and hold to grow, release to shrink in this adorable arcade game. Avoid spikes, collect orbs, and unlock numerous cute skins. Compete with friends and players worldwide on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Single tap gameplay, Arcade style progress, Colorful graphics, Unlockable kawaii skins, Global and local leaderboards, Achievement system

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Blobsbuster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blobsbuster/id1620329599)

Grow larger and stronger by consuming enemies. Navigate a world where size and power are gained through strategic consumption of opponents. Become the biggest and strongest blob.

**Highlights:** Grow in size, Increase strength, Consume enemies, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Good game concept
- 🎨 Satisfying graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Game not as advertised
- 💢 Too many ads, disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, game becomes unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Timer issues, game gets stuck
- Opponents not loading properly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Expand game modes and features
- Improve game stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pump the Blob! free?

Pump the Blob! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blobsbuster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pump the Blob! or Blobsbuster?

Pump the Blob! is rated higher. Pump the Blob! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Blobsbuster averages 4.5 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Pump the Blob! or Blobsbuster have ads?

Blobsbuster shows ads; Pump the Blob! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pump the Blob! or Blobsbuster?

Pump the Blob! ships an update every 10 days, and Blobsbuster weekly. Most recently, Pump the Blob! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Blobsbuster 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.*