# Sweet Macaron vs Buggle Blast

Sweet Macaron and Buggle Blast both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Buggle Blast's written reviews are positive against 64% of Sweet Macaron's. Buggle Blast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Sweet Macaron's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 57). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sweet Macaron sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Buggle Blast sells 12 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 — 4.8 for Sweet Macaron against 4.8 for Buggle Blast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet Macaron has 337 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Sweet Macaron's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buggle Blast's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet Macaron | Buggle Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-macaron-match-3/id1466066201/reviews) | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggle-blast/id1480317708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEOPOP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313663375) | [cookapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/626650864) |

## What reviewers say

### Sweet Macaron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-macaron-match-3/id1466066201)

Swap, match, and pop delicious macarons in this engaging puzzle game. Blast through hundreds of creative levels using special tools and strategic matching. Connect with friends on Facebook for a seamless cross-device experience.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Swap and match macarons, Blast with special tools, Collect powerful macarons, Sync across devices via Facebook, Challenge friends

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1200 Coin Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| 2500 Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginners bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4900 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Macaron bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cake bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 11000 Coin Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Giant bundle | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing and comfy atmosphere
- 🎶 Nostalgic sound effects
- 💡 Simple yet unique mechanics
- 💯 Best game ever played

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 👎 Aggravating game design
- 💸 Unplayable without bonuses/cash
- 📉 Complexity increases too quickly
- 🎮 Lack of player control

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Purchased coins not received
- 💥 App crashes immediately upon opening
- ❌ Game closes automatically

**Requested features**

- Kinder messaging for failed levels (e.g., 'try again')
- More balanced difficulty progression


### Buggle Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggle-blast/id1480317708)

Embark on a sweet match-3 puzzle adventure with a cute bear and his bee friends. Swap and match colorful blocks to collect honey and blast through hundreds of fun levels. Enjoy relaxing graphics and daily rewards in this free-to-play game.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Over 1,000 levels, Cute and relaxing graphics, Free daily rewards, Offline play supported, Global puzzle tournaments

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| 110 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toy Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 230 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sweet Macaron free?

Sweet Macaron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Buggle Blast free?

Buggle Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sweet Macaron or Buggle Blast?

Buggle Blast is rated higher. Sweet Macaron averages 4.8 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Buggle Blast averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.

### Do Sweet Macaron or Buggle Blast have ads?

Sweet Macaron shows ads; Buggle Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sweet Macaron or Buggle Blast?

Sweet Macaron ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buggle Blast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sweet Macaron was updated on October 14, 2026 and Buggle Blast on October 4, 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.*