# Blast 3D vs Pixel Yarn

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blast 3D at none against Pixel Yarn's 10. Blast 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Pixel Yarn's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Yarn sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blast 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Yarn holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast 3D has 141 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blast 3D ships an update weekly, Pixel Yarn monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast 3D | Pixel Yarn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-3d/id1491451376/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-yarn-sort-puzzle/id6786139139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advenworks Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329900469) | [Svn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433286560) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-3d/id1491451376)

Guide a snake with a swipe to blast hundreds of 3D bricks. Collect power-ups to enhance your shooting and destroy every brick. Enjoy endless levels of delightful destruction.

**Highlights:** 3D graphics for enhanced sensation, Infinite, unique levels, Intuitive swipe controls, Thrilling power-ups, Collect additional balls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent game (when not focused on robux)
- 💡 Potential for a good game
- ✨ Nice experience (for offers)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Money-hungry developer
- 😩 Super laggy
- 📱 Heats up phone
- 😵 Confusing gameplay
- 📉 Difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Game is laggy
- Ads pop up every level
- Game is glitchy
- Can't finish levels without ads
- Too much lag

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial level
- Option to lower graphics settings


### Pixel Yarn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-yarn-sort-puzzle/id6786139139)

Wind, sort, and unravel colorful threads to reveal charming pixel-art pictures. This relaxing puzzle game offers satisfying ASMR-style textures and hundreds of cozy designs to complete at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Wind and sort colorful threads, Reveal pixel-art pictures, Relaxing, no-pressure gameplay, Satisfying ASMR-style textures, Hundreds of cozy designs, Strategic bobbin slot management

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Optimal Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast 3D free?

Blast 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Yarn free?

Pixel Yarn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blast 3D or Pixel Yarn?

Pixel Yarn is rated higher. Blast 3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Pixel Yarn averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Blast 3D or Pixel Yarn have ads?

Pixel Yarn shows ads; Blast 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blast 3D or Pixel Yarn?

Blast 3D ships an update weekly, and Pixel Yarn monthly. Most recently, Blast 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixel Yarn on November 5, 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.*