# Prize Blast vs Blackbeard's Wake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackbeard's Wake at 100% against Prize Blast's 70%. Blackbeard's Wake also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Prize Blast's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prize Blast sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Blackbeard's Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackbeard's Wake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prize Blast has 1.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Prize Blast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackbeard's Wake's.

Prize Blast ships an update every 2 months, Blackbeard's Wake every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prize Blast | Blackbeard's Wake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prize-blast/id1501802400/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbeards-wake/id6759919373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Full Game Ahead](https://appshunter.io/developer/908281543) | [Blackbeard World Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786767166) |

## What reviewers say

### Prize Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prize-blast/id1501802400)

Embark on a thrilling pirate adventure to find hidden treasures. Blast your way through challenges, discover mysterious islands, and collect rewards. This game offers a chance to win real prizes while enjoying a pirate-themed experience.

**Highlights:** Real-life treasure hunt gameplay, Plunder lands by blasting boxes, Discover treasure maps and lost islands, Earn rewards and real prizes, Encounter various pirate characters, Rescue turtles and find gold

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ECONOMIC Promotional Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Instant Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Instant Token Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Promotional Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GIANT Promotional Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Promotional Pack | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining game
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles and brain teasers
- 🏆 Ability to win real prizes
- 🤝 Engaging social features (e.g., plundering other players)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Extremely long and tedious progression to reach prize cavern
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to progress
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around prize fulfillment
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Restarting progress or losing progress unexpectedly
- Technical issues with in-game features (e.g., wheel spin not working)

**Requested features**

- Clearer communication on prize eligibility and fulfillment
- More frequent or easier-to-obtain smaller prizes
- Improved progression system to make reaching the prize cavern more achievable


### Blackbeard's Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbeards-wake/id6759919373)

Sail your ship to draw a trail and capture everything within the enclosed loop. Grow your ship's power and trail width as you level up, facing procedurally generated oceans and diverse enemy types. Adapt your build with upgrade choices each phase for unique voyages.

**Highlights:** Signature loop-capture mechanic, Ship and trail growth with leveling, Procedurally generated ocean world, Multiple enemy types, Phase-based progression with upgrades, One-handed portrait play

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prize Blast free?

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

### Is Blackbeard's Wake free?

Blackbeard's Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prize Blast or Blackbeard's Wake?

Blackbeard's Wake is rated higher. Prize Blast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Blackbeard's Wake averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Prize Blast or Blackbeard's Wake have ads?

Both Prize Blast and Blackbeard's Wake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prize Blast or Blackbeard's Wake?

Prize Blast ships an update every 2 months, and Blackbeard's Wake every 10 days. Most recently, Prize Blast was updated on October 18, 2026 and Blackbeard's Wake 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.*