# Joy Blast vs Dolls Stack

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joy Blast | Dolls Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-blast/id1510898594/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Libra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373122508) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Joy Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-blast/id1510898594)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer T-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Joy Pass T-3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush T-4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event Gift - 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Joy Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Package | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and progression
- Improved coin/reward system
- Compatibility fixes for older devices


### Dolls Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love Deal Last Chance | $0.29 | one-time |
| Happy Deal Last Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Queen Deal Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Power Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Ultra Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Last Chance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Master Deal | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
