# Mineblast!! vs Blast Beats

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blast Beats at 100% against Mineblast!!'s 54%. Blast Beats also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Mineblast!!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mineblast!! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Blast Beats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blast Beats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mineblast!! has 153 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Mineblast!!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Blast Beats's.

Mineblast!! ships an update every 3 months, Blast Beats every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mineblast!! | Blast Beats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mineblast/id1477454687/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-beats/id1529879975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) |

## What reviewers say

### Mineblast!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mineblast/id1477454687)

Explore a dangerous mine and blast your way out using TNTs in this platformer destruction game. Utilize the fully destructible environments to create paths, uncover gems, and find hidden secrets. Enjoy hours of creative fun with pixel art graphics and chiptune music.

**Highlights:** Fully destructible environments and physics, Pixel art graphics and chiptune music, Hidden secrets and levels, Creative pathfinding with TNT, Gem collection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gate Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 💡 Interesting story and background
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Unresponsive and clunky controls

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or not loading properly
- Inability to progress past certain stages
- Saved data being lost after updates
- Ads causing the game to crash or become unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add checkpoint system to avoid restarting levels
- Introduce more playable characters and customization options
- Implement an option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Improve level design to reduce frustrating dead ends


### Blast Beats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-beats/id1529879975)

Experience an intense one-tap rhythm game with a powerful soundtrack and retro pixel art. Tap to the beat as notes hit the target to progress through challenging levels and unlock new friends. Enjoy a unique gameplay experience with a focus on music and timing.

**Highlights:** One-tap rhythm gameplay, Power-packed soundtrack, Retro pixel art aesthetic, 15 heart-pumping tracks, 70 unlockable friends, Video developer series

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mineblast!! free?

Mineblast!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blast Beats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mineblast!! or Blast Beats?

Blast Beats is rated higher. Mineblast!! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Blast Beats averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mineblast!! or Blast Beats have ads?

Both Mineblast!! and Blast Beats show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mineblast!! or Blast Beats?

Mineblast!! ships an update every 3 months, and Blast Beats every 27 months. Most recently, Mineblast!! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Blast Beats on October 7, 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.*