# Bird Run vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Blast！ at every 3 days against Bird Run's every 6 months. Block Blast！ also leads on chart position (#8 vs unranked). Bird Run's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bird Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Bird Run ships an update every 6 months, Block Blast！ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bird Run | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.7M** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 88 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [冰 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490741402) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Bird Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-run-block-stack-jump/id1504945304)

Guide a bird to smash through falling blocks by sliding stacks. Achieve continuous smashing for a super mode in this stress-relieving game. Enjoy a happy, fast-paced experience.

**Highlights:** Slide stacks to break blocks, Fast falling gameplay, Continuous smashing for super mode, Stress-relieving experience, Happy bird character

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for Bird Run | $2.99 | one-time |


### Block Blast！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Casual, #10 Top Free · Puzzle, #15 Top Free · Games, #101 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Blocks not registering properly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bird Run free?

Bird Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Do Bird Run or Block Blast！ have ads?

Both Bird Run and Block Blast！ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bird Run or Block Blast！?

Bird Run ships an update every 6 months, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, Bird Run was updated on August 16, 2026 and Block Blast！ on September 25, 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.*