# Balloon Race 3D! vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon Race 3D! at none against Block Blast！'s 3. Balloon Race 3D! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Block Blast！'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (2.7M vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Blast！ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Balloon Race 3D! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Blast！ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Balloon Race 3D! ships an update every 14 months, Block Blast！ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balloon Race 3D! | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-race-3d/id1574500944/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.7M** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 216 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Balloon Race 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-race-3d/id1574500944)

Compete in a skydiving race, using balloons to gain altitude and reach the finish line. Strategically use shortcuts and interact with opponents to secure victory. Experience the thrill of balloon-powered flight.

**Highlights:** Race against opponents, Use balloons for altitude, Take shortcuts, Interact with opponents, Collect balloons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Blast！

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Casual, #8 Top Free · Puzzle, #13 Top Free · Games, #84 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 Balloon Race 3D! free?

Balloon Race 3D! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balloon Race 3D! or Block Blast！?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Balloon Race 3D! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Block Blast！ averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.

### Do Balloon Race 3D! or Block Blast！ have ads?

Both Balloon Race 3D! and Block Blast！ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balloon Race 3D! or Block Blast！?

Balloon Race 3D! ships an update every 14 months, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, Balloon Race 3D! was updated on June 1, 2026 and Block Blast！ on September 26, 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.*