Comparison

Stymied vs Bloom Blast

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

Head to head
About

Stymied

A challenging brain teaser puzzle game where players must strategically place block pieces to cover every grid space. Explore four distinct worlds and overcome 200 levels of increasing difficulty. Earn in-game currency through daily rewards and watching ads.

Highlights
  • 200 challenging levels
  • Four blockified worlds
  • 18 unique block pieces
  • Drag and rotate block placement
  • In-game currency for rewards
  • Optional ad removal purchase
Features
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STYMIED it’s the definitely difficult brain teaser puzzle game designed by Warwick Blent. This game is perfect for players who love to play challenging puzzle games. Test your intelligence to the limit by beating the 200th level. There are four beautiful blockified worlds including Forest, Desert, Cave, and Space. As well there up to 18 quirky block pieces joining you on a great puzzle-solving journey! To play the game drag, rotate all your block pieces into place. Cover every grid space to pass a level and collect a coveted flag. This sounds easy right... or will you be Stymied? This game contains 3rd Party Advertising which you can remove via an in-app purchase. The game implements ads in premium placements sympathetically. We do not overly spam ads or place ads to encourage accidental clicks. If you do experience issues with the appearance of ads please let us know. We want to give you a great game first and foremost! This game contains in-app purchases for virtual currency coin packs. No content in the game is blocked via in-app purchases. All game content including consumables and inventory (only excluding ads removal) can be earned in-game through participation in collecting daily rewards and watching ads for coins. We hope you enjoy Stymied if so please consider supporting us by reviewing this game and sharing it with others.

About

Bloom Blast

Features
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Step into the enchanting world of Bloom Blast: Color Drop Challenge, where numbers and colors blend to create a captivating puzzle experience. Your task is simple yet engaging: sort, merge, and launch color drops to trigger delightful blooms. With each level, you'll sharpen your strategy, aiming to conquer the vibrant challenges that await. Thrilling Gameplay: Immerse yourself in a spectrum of sorting and merging puzzles. Combine color drops to match and exceed target numbers. Aim and release merged drops to transform buds into blossoming flowers. Strategic Puzzle Layers: Experience a variety of levels with escalating intricacy and entertainment. Utilize boosts and power-ups to navigate through tougher challenges. Score big with precise, calculated moves to clear complex arrangements. Standout Features: Intuitive controls for a fluid, user-friendly gaming experience. Vivid graphics and animations that bring your screen to life. A melodious soundtrack accompanying your strategic gameplay. Save progress effortlessly to resume your puzzle adventure at any time. Global leaderboards to track your ranking among friends and players worldwide. Bloom Blast: Color Drop Challenge is crafted for puzzle enthusiasts who crave a blend of relaxation and mental stimulation. It's a perfect fit for fans of color-matching and number-merging games looking to test their skills in new, exciting ways.

Screenshots

Stymied4 screens
Bloom Blast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom Blast at none against Stymied's 2. Stymied's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stymied sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bloom Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stymied ships an update every 10 days, Bloom Blast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stymied versus Bloom Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStymiedBloom Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwarwick blentVadim Gladkikh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stymied

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Special Bundle$1.99
None

Bloom Blast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stymied free?
Stymied is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom Blast free?
Bloom Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stymied or Bloom Blast have ads?
Bloom Blast shows ads; Stymied does not.
Which is updated more often, Stymied or Bloom Blast?
Stymied ships an update every 10 days, and Bloom Blast every 2 months. Most recently, Stymied was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bloom Blast on November 8, 2026.

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