Comparison

Joy Blast vs Dolls Stack

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

Head to head
About

Joy Blast

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
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MATCH 3 BLAST PUZZLE GAME WITH A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Blast match three levels and help Joy create her dream story!! Wonderful stories are waiting for you to explore in this unique match three puzzle adventure game with a gravity factor! Easy to play, challenging puzzle match 3 blast game! Match, blast, and crush three or more groups of similarly colored candy like bubbles with a simple tap and achieve level targets by completing challenging puzzles! In each unique puzzle, combine four or more bubbles to unleash blast and color match boosters for huge explosions! You will have different level targets to achieve, it is challenging but very addictive! Correct the Joy's childhood friends' story by collecting stars from each level! In Joy Blast, the physics are realistic! Combine & blast the unique set of candy-like bubbles where the colored bubbles fall freely in every dimension - complete a level with limited moves. Help Joy to make fun memories by completing challenging puzzles and collecting stars to correct her story and continue her friends' adventure. Follow book pages solving puzzles and become a master of the color match blast! Compete with your friends and other players! Compare your progress against your friends and other players to become a color match master! The more puzzles you solve, the more trophies and points you earn. Add your friends to see who is a matching master! Can you solve the puzzles better than them? Start solving challenging color match 3 puzzles today! download Joy Blast - combine, match and blast away! Simple gameplay: Just tap the matching colored bubbles and blast to achieve your goals! - Tap a group of 4 or more bubbles to blast and color match boosters! - Achieve puzzle level targets, collect stars and create memories all over the world! - Fun events and daily prizes! - Create a story: Help Joy write her children book! - Leaderboards: Compete with your friends and players all over the world!

About

Dolls Stack

Engage in a unique match-3 puzzle experience by stacking and merging colorful Russian nesting dolls. Solve challenging levels with stunning visuals, exciting power-ups, and relaxing audio. Compete with friends on leaderboards in this addictive game.

Highlights
  • Match and merge dolls
  • Stunning, colorful graphics
  • Challenging puzzle levels
  • Exciting power-ups
  • Social leaderboards
  • Relaxing music and sounds
Features
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Welcome to Dolls Stack, the ultimate match 3 game that combines classic puzzle gameplay with the charm of Russian nesting dolls in a new way! Dive into a world of colorful dolls and exciting challenges as you stack and match your way to victory! - Match & Merge: Combine three dolls of the same size and color to create the next-sized doll. Keep stacking to reveal surprises! Matching and merging in one game! - Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Russian dolls with beautifully designed graphics and charming animations. - Challenging Puzzles: Test your matching skills with a variety of challenging puzzles and brain-teasing levels. Can you solve them all? - Power-Ups Galore: Boost your gameplay with exciting power-ups and special abilities. Crush obstacles and conquer levels with ease! - Social Connection: Connect with friends and compete on leaderboards. Show off your stacking skills and see who can reach the top! - Relaxing Music & Sounds: Enjoy a soothing experience with satisfying sounds and relaxing music. Dolls Stack is the perfect blend of strategy, fun, and creativity. Download now and discover the joy of stacking Russian dolls in this addictive match-3 puzzle game!

Screenshots

Joy Blast4 screens
Dolls Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

Joy Blast and Dolls Stack both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Joy Blast's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dolls Stack's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Joy Blast sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Dolls Stack sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Joy Blast against 4.7 for Dolls Stack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Joy Blast's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dolls Stack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joy Blast ships an update every 2 weeks, Dolls Stack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Joy Blast versus Dolls Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoy BlastDolls Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better4.7 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB409 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLibraVoodoo

Customer experience

Joy Blast

All ratings10,028 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative18.5%

Dolls Stack

All ratings3,628 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral24.4%
Negative24.4%

User reviews

Joy Blast

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Dolls Stack

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and unique graphics
  • 👍 Addictive and challenging
  • 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Levels not registering correctly
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 🔧 Technical issues and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of new content

Bugs and requests

Joy Blast

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels and progression
  • Improved coin/reward system
  • Compatibility fixes for older devices

Dolls Stack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels not registering as completed
  • Daily gift feature not working properly
  • Tutorial not functioning correctly
  • Inconsistent in-app purchase rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety
  • Ability to earn extra turns
  • Option to purchase different doll skins
  • Improved customer support

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Joy Blast

One-time22
  • Extra Moves$0.99
  • Special Offer T-1$0.99
  • Gold Pack 12 variants$1.99
Show 19 more
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Event Gift - 1$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99
  • Joy Pass T-3$2.99
  • Event Gift - 2$3.99
  • Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Event Gift - 1$3.99
  • Gold Rush T-4$3.99
  • Gold Pack 22 variants$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$5.99
  • Tiny Package$6.99
  • Event Gift - 2$6.99
  • Tiny Pack$7.99
  • Joy Pass$7.99
  • Gold Pack 3$9.99
  • Medium Package$12.99
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Gold Pack 4$19.99
  • Huge Package$24.99
17 purchases

Dolls Stack

One-time17
  • Love Deal Last Chance$0.29
  • Happy Deal Last Chance$0.99
  • Coins 1$1.99
Show 14 more
  • Starter pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Queen Deal Offer$2.99
  • Last Chance Power Deal$3.99
  • Last Chance Ultra Deal$4.99
  • Coins 2$7.99
  • No Ads Bundle$7.99
  • Small pack$9.99
  • No Ads Last Chance$9.99
  • Coins 3$14.99
  • Medium pack$19.99
  • Big pack$39.99
  • Master Deal$54.99
  • Coins 6$99.99

Questions

Is Joy Blast free?
Joy Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dolls Stack free?
Dolls Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Joy Blast or Dolls Stack?
Joy Blast is rated higher. Joy Blast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Dolls Stack averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Joy Blast or Dolls Stack have ads?
Both Joy Blast and Dolls Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Joy Blast or Dolls Stack?
Joy Blast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dolls Stack every 8 days. Most recently, Joy Blast was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dolls Stack on September 23, 2026.

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