Comparison

Blast Guy vs Pencil

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

Head to head
About

Blast Guy

Engage in physics-based puzzle challenges where you must detonate bombs and strategically throw a character to clear each area. Enjoy simple, explosive gameplay designed for quick fun.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Bomb detonation
  • Character throwing
  • Area exit challenges
  • Easy to play
Features
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Detonate the bombs and throw the Blast Guy to exit area! - Physics based gameplay - Easy to play - Explode and throw!

About

Pencil

Guide pencils through challenging mazes by swiping to avoid traps and solve sequences. This addictive puzzle game offers a relaxing yet brain-teasing experience with smooth gameplay and a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Smart escape logic
  • Arrow maze challenges
  • Slither-style movement
  • Pencil jam levels
  • Relaxing difficulty curve
  • Offline play
Features
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Escape the maze with a single smart swipe! Pencil Escape is a fast, addictive, and relaxing puzzle game where you guide pencils through twisty paths, avoid arrow traps, solve sequences, and escape each board using your brain and timing. If you enjoy arrow maze puzzles, slither escape challenges, or logic escape games, Pencil Escape brings them all together in one fun and satisfying experience. Smooth Pencil Escape Gameplay Tap or swipe to move pencils through the maze. But be careful—one wrong move can block your way! Plan every step, dodge obstacles, avoid collisions, and find the perfect sequence to escape the puzzle. Each level blends pencil movement with arrow-based challenges, making the puzzles feel fresh and exciting. Features You’ll Love • Smart Escape Logic – Solve puzzles using the correct swipe order. • Arrow Maze Challenges – Avoid moving arrows that block or trap your pencils. • Slither-Style Movement – Smooth, satisfying slides inspired by classic snake puzzles. • Pencil Jam Levels – Free pencils stuck behind walls or blocked paths. • Relaxing Difficulty Curve – Easy to learn, fun to master. • Clean & Minimal UI – A calming escape experience for puzzle lovers. • Offline Play – Enjoy anywhere, anytime. If you enjoy any of these, this game is perfect for you: • Pencil run & pencil jam games • Slither escape puzzles • Arrow maze and arrow escape challenges • Gecko escape & wiggles-style logic puzzles • Relaxing puzzle and escape games • Sequence-based mini maze challenges How to Play - Check the puzzle layout - Swipe pencils to open a path - Avoid arrows and obstacles - Solve the sequence in the correct order - Escape and unlock the next level - Simple to learn, deeply satisfying to solve. Why Play Pencil Escape? Because it combines the best elements of escape puzzles, arrow logic, slither-style movement, and relaxing gameplay—all in one clean, polished experience. Whether you want to unwind or challenge your brain for a few minutes, Pencil Escape is the perfect escape puzzle game.

Screenshots

Blast Guy4 screens
Pencil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pencil at 4.9 against Blast Guy's 1.0. Pencil also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Blast Guy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Pencil sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Blast Guy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pencil holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pencil has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Blast Guy versus Pencil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast GuyPencil
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB115 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEmrullah Can DemirpolatVector Labs Limited

In-app purchases

None

Blast Guy

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Pencil

One-time11
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Limited Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Master Bundle$9.99
  • Expert Bundle$19.99
  • 25000 Coins$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
  • 50000 Coins$54.99
  • Legendary Bundle$99.99
  • 100000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Blast Guy free?
Blast Guy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pencil free?
Pencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Guy or Pencil?
Pencil is rated higher. Blast Guy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pencil averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Blast Guy or Pencil have ads?
Neither Blast Guy nor Pencil shows ads.

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