# Pets Blast vs Joy Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Joy Blast at 77% against Pets Blast's 12%. Joy Blast also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (10K vs 125). Pets Blast's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pets Blast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Joy Blast sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joy Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joy Blast has 10K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Pets Blast's written reviews are positive against 77% of Joy Blast's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pets Blast | Joy Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-blast/id1478627174/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-blast/id1510898594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yunbu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468884052) | [Libra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373122508) |

## What reviewers say

### Pets Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-blast/id1478627174)

Embark on a puzzle adventure through a vibrant cartoon world. Tap matching toy cubes to create powerful combinations and clear thousands of addictive levels. Collect stars for rewards, compete with friends, and join guilds for collaborative fun.

**Highlights:** Tap matching toy cubes, Create powerful super cubes, Collect stars for rewards, Over 1000 challenging levels, Create or join guilds, Compete with players worldwide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 650 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| add step gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie gift pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| add step gift 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| add step gift 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level-up Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute graphics
- 👍 Engaging challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive ads removal
- 😩 Overwhelming ads
- 🐌 Slow loading
- 👎 Poorly designed
- 😠 Frustrating bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes constantly
- App won't open
- Levels not loading
- Rewards not given
- Videos for rewards not playing

**Requested features**

- Fix ads
- Improve game design
- Provide game instructions
- Allow username input


### Joy Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-blast/id1510898594)

Embark on a captivating match-3 puzzle adventure where you blast colorful bubbles to help Joy create her dream story. Solve challenging levels with realistic physics, collect stars, and unlock new chapters in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 puzzle gameplay, Unique gravity factor physics, Story creation and progression, Collect stars and make memories, Compete with friends and players, Daily prizes and fun events

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer T-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Joy Pass T-3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush T-4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Joy Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Package | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Age-inclusive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 💰 Earning potential through other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive boosters and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing or difficult to understand
- 🙄 Excessive ads on other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or opening
- Tracking/privacy issues
- Coins not awarded properly

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and progression
- Improved coin/reward system
- Compatibility fixes for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pets Blast free?

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

### Is Joy Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pets Blast or Joy Blast?

Joy Blast is rated higher. Pets Blast averages 3.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Joy Blast averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Pets Blast or Joy Blast have ads?

Both Pets Blast and Joy Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pets Blast or Joy Blast?

Pets Blast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Joy Blast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pets Blast was updated on October 21, 2026 and Joy Blast on October 22, 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.*