Comparison

Solar Smash vs Block Blast!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solar Smash

Unleash your destructive power on planets with a vast arsenal of weapons. From nuclear missiles and lasers to monstrous creatures and asteroids, obliterate celestial bodies in this engaging simulator.

Highlights
  • Planet destruction simulator
  • Variety of weapons
  • Nuclear missiles
  • Lasers
  • Monsters
  • Spaceships
  • Asteroids
Features
Currently charting
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Harness the power of space and embark on an epic journey of creative destruction with Solar Smash, the ultimate physics-based sandbox simulation game! Simulate the Universe: Control the forces of nature and become a cosmic architect as you explore the boundless expanse of space. Craft and customize your own planetary systems, from the tiniest asteroids to massive gas giants. Two Thrilling Game Modes: Planet Smash: Annihilate planets and moons with over 50 different weapons! Choose from lasers, meteors, nukes, antimatter missiles, UFOs, battleships, space fighters, railguns, black holes, space shibas, orbital ion cannons, supernovas, laser swords, giant monsters, celestial beings, and even defensive weapons like shields and defensive satellites. Destroy everything in your path in both familiar solar systems and exotic star systems with artificial megastructures like ring worlds and giant moons with planetary force fields. Solar System Smash: Dive deep into physics simulations and unleash your creativity in a mode that allows you to play with one of three star systems, including our very own Solar system. Or create your own star systems, complete with planets and set their orbits. Experiment with planetary collisions, create black holes to disrupt orbits, and engage in endless cosmic simulations. Realistic Physics: Experience the breathtaking beauty of scientifically accurate gravitational interactions and celestial mechanics. Witness the awe-inspiring consequences of your every action as you set celestial bodies on collision courses, triggering cataclysmic events that defy imagination. Unleash Your Creativity: It's your universe to shape and reshape! Build, experiment, and destroy to your heart's content. The power to craft worlds or obliterate them is in your hands. What will you create, and what will you obliterate in your quest for cosmic dominance? Destruction Like Never Before: Tear apart planets, cause supernovas, and create black holes that consume everything in their path. Embrace the chaos and experience the visceral satisfaction of witnessing your cosmic masterpieces crumble to dust. Intuitive Controls: Dive into the cosmos with easy-to-use controls designed for both beginners and experienced players. Explore the infinite reaches of the universe and let your imagination run wild. Solar Smash is the ultimate sandbox for those who crave both the creative and the destructive. Are you ready to make your mark on the cosmos? Download Solar Smash now! Indonesia (IGRS) Age Rating: 13+ This game contains flashing lights that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions. Player discretion is advised. Space images credits: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Space Telescope Science Institute

About

Block Blast!

Engage your mind with a vibrant block-crushing puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, strategically place colorful cubes on an 8x8 board, and aim for endless high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable offline.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle variety
  • Block puzzle saga
  • Endless high score hunt
  • Strategic puzzle gameplay
  • Adventure mode
  • Offline fun
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Enter the world of Block Blast, where every move is a test of your brain and strategy. Dive into the thrill of block crush gameplay—watch vibrant cubes explode in color as you solve each puzzle. With fresh daily puzzle challenges that keep your mind engaged and an endless high score system that rewards your best strategies, Block Blast delivers nonstop excitement for casual players and puzzle masters alike. Why You'll Love Block Blast • Daily Puzzle Variety: Every day brings a new puzzle twist, ensuring there’s always something fresh to solve and new rewards to earn. • Block Puzzle Saga: Match colorful blocks on an 8x8 board and enjoy the satisfying cascade of each block crush. • Endless High Score Hunt: Push yourself further with each game—break your own records, and climb higher every time you play. • Casual Yet Challenging: Easy to pick up, but packed with logic-based challenges that sharpen your mind. • Offline Fun: Play anywhere, anytime—no WiFi required. Perfect for a subway ride or while waiting in the car. Features of Block Blast • Strategic Puzzle Gameplay: Drag, place, and match cube blocks on board to trigger chain reactions. • Adventure Mode: Experience progressive levels with unique jigsaw designs and colorful themes. • Daily Puzzle Rewards: Stay motivated with special challenges that refresh your brain every day. • Score Mastery: Compete against friends, share your results, and prove who dominates the endless high score. • Stunning Block Effects: Feel the rush of every block crush with dynamic visuals and relaxing music effects. How to Play • Drag & Match: Place cube blocks on the 8x8 board with precision. • Crush & Score: Complete rows or columns of tiles and watch the block crush effects cascade. • Chase Combos: Plan your moves to unlock massive points and extend your endless high score run. • Stay Strategic: Keep your board clear to make room for bigger plays. Jump into the Ultimate Block Puzzle Saga! Ready for mind-sharpening fun? Take on fresh daily puzzles, master the art of the block crush, and see how far you can push your endless high score. Download Block Blast today and start your adventure! Privacy policy: https://hungrystudio.com/privacyus.html Terms of Use: https://hungrystudio.com/serviceus.html

Screenshots

Solar Smash4 screens
Block Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Blast! at every 3 days against Solar Smash's every 4 weeks. Block Blast! also leads on chart position (#7 vs #105) and ratings volume (2.7M vs 392K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solar Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block Blast! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Solar Smash against 4.9 for Block Blast!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast! has 2.7M ratings behind it against 392K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Solar Smash's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Smash ships an update every 4 weeks, Block Blast! every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Solar Smash versus Block Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar SmashBlock Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (392K ratings)4.9 (2.7M ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better76.4% of reviews
Number of ratings392K2.7M — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#105#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB194 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPARADYME LIMITEDHungry Studio

Customer experience

Solar Smash

All ratings391,671 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews3,697 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative10.5%

Block Blast!

All ratings2,720,659 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews18,747 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.6%

User reviews

Solar Smash

From 392K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and satisfying
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Offline playability
  • 👍 Variety of planets and weapons

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 💡 Lack of new content and updates
  • 💡 Limited planet and weapon options
  • 💡 Unrealistic physics and planet behavior

Block Blast!

From 2.7M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 📱 Works offline

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

Bugs and requests

Solar Smash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not working properly
  • Regeneration missiles getting stuck on loading screen
  • Zooming issues in System Smash mode
  • Glitches with certain weapons and planet interactions

Requested features

6 requests
  • More planets (including Pluto, Uranus, Neptune, etc.)
  • Ability to customize planets and solar systems
  • Natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.)
  • Controllable spaceships and alien creatures
  • Improved physics and realism
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  • Ability to view planet from surface perspective

Block Blast!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Retry button not functioning properly
  • Levels resetting unexpectedly
  • Blocks not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free experience
  • More game modes and level variety
  • Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
  • Progression and rewards system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Solar Smash

One-time10
  • Planet Killer$1.99
  • Von Neumann Probe$1.99
  • Living Planet$2.99
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  • Healing Pack$2.99
  • Unlock Levels and Achievements$2.99
  • AdFree$3.99
  • Alpha Centauri Pack$4.99
  • Monster Weapon Pack$4.99
  • All Planets Pack$7.99
  • All Weapons Pack$9.99
3 purchases

Block Blast!

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Subscribe$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscribe$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscribe$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Solar Smash free?
Solar Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Blast! free?
Block Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solar Smash or Block Blast!?
Block Blast! is rated higher. Solar Smash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 392K ratings, while Block Blast! averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.
Do Solar Smash or Block Blast! have ads?
Both Solar Smash and Block Blast! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Smash or Block Blast!?
Solar Smash ships an update every 4 weeks, and Block Blast! every 3 days. Most recently, Solar Smash was updated on September 26, 2026 and Block Blast! on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Solar Smash or Block Blast!?
Solar Smash currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Block Blast! at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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