Comparison

Puff Up vs Block Blast!

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

Head to head
About

Puff Up

A relaxing puzzle game where you inflate balloons, strategically release them to avoid obstacles, and solve brain-teasing levels. Unlock unique skins and compete with friends on the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Inflate and release balloons
  • Avoid spikes and obstacles
  • Solve brain-teasing puzzles
  • Unlock unique balloon skins
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Play bonus mini-games
Features
Currently charting
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"Do you like bubble shooter, 2048 and match 3 puzzle games? YES, Puff up is made for you! Inflate balloons, shoot them and avoid spikes or they will pop! Use your brain to win the game and break the chains! How to play this balloon puzzle game? 1) Tap and hold to grow balloons and make them as big as possible. No need to match balloons by number like for 2048 games, it’s way easier. 2) Perfectly time the release of your balloon and avoid obstacles, or your ballooons will pop! 3) No brain, no game! Play smart to reach the correct number and break the chain! Can you solve all the puzzles? We have created numerous levels and obstacles to make the game more fun, and to let you rise up to the challenge. If you're too quick, you may be hit by spikes, lasers and other obstacles. Beware and remember that it's a puzzle game! Enjoy mini games We have built 13 bonus mini games that will make you relax or rise to the challenge! Make your balloons unique! Unlock numerous skins in the game by solving puzzles and winning games: shapes and colour effects are waiting for you! Can you collect em all? Challenge your friends Can you reach the highest score and finish the game? Check the leaderboard and beat your friends score!" Terms & Conditions : https://www.voodoo.io/terms/ Privacy Policy : https://www.voodoo.io/privacy/

About

Block Blast!

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
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Enter the world of Block Blast, where every move is a test of your brain and strategy. Dive into the thrill of block crush gameplay—watch vibrant cubes explode in color as you solve each puzzle. With fresh daily puzzle challenges that keep your mind engaged and an endless high score system that rewards your best strategies, Block Blast delivers nonstop excitement for casual players and puzzle masters alike. Why You'll Love Block Blast • Daily Puzzle Variety: Every day brings a new puzzle twist, ensuring there’s always something fresh to solve and new rewards to earn. • Block Puzzle Saga: Match colorful blocks on an 8x8 board and enjoy the satisfying cascade of each block crush. • Endless High Score Hunt: Push yourself further with each game—break your own records, and climb higher every time you play. • Casual Yet Challenging: Easy to pick up, but packed with logic-based challenges that sharpen your mind. • Offline Fun: Play anywhere, anytime—no WiFi required. Perfect for a subway ride or while waiting in the car. Features of Block Blast • Strategic Puzzle Gameplay: Drag, place, and match cube blocks on board to trigger chain reactions. • Adventure Mode: Experience progressive levels with unique jigsaw designs and colorful themes. • Daily Puzzle Rewards: Stay motivated with special challenges that refresh your brain every day. • Score Mastery: Compete against friends, share your results, and prove who dominates the endless high score. • Stunning Block Effects: Feel the rush of every block crush with dynamic visuals and relaxing music effects. How to Play • Drag & Match: Place cube blocks on the 8x8 board with precision. • Crush & Score: Complete rows or columns of tiles and watch the block crush effects cascade. • Chase Combos: Plan your moves to unlock massive points and extend your endless high score run. • Stay Strategic: Keep your board clear to make room for bigger plays. Jump into the Ultimate Block Puzzle Saga! Ready for mind-sharpening fun? Take on fresh daily puzzles, master the art of the block crush, and see how far you can push your endless high score. Download Block Blast today and start your adventure! Privacy policy: https://hungrystudio.com/privacyus.html Terms of Use: https://hungrystudio.com/serviceus.html

Screenshots

Puff Up4 screens
Block Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Blast! at 76% against Puff Up's 36%. Block Blast! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Puff Up sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Block Blast! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Blast! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast! has 2.7M ratings behind it against 286K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Puff Up's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puff Up ships an update fortnightly, Block Blast! every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Puff Up versus Block Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuff UpBlock Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (286K ratings)4.9 (2.7M ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings286K2.7M — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#109#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB194 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVoodooHungry Studio

Customer experience

Puff Up

All ratings286,051 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,769 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral14.1%
Negative49.5%

Block Blast!

All ratings2,720,659 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews18,616 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.5%

User reviews

Puff Up

From 286K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying balloon popping mechanics
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and disruptive ads
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection to play
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤯 Misleading advertising about no ads

Block Blast!

From 2.7M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 📱 Works offline

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

Bugs and requests

Puff Up

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Inconsistent performance and lag

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Fair pricing for ad removal

Block Blast!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Retry button not functioning properly
  • Levels resetting unexpectedly
  • Blocks not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free experience
  • More game modes and level variety
  • Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
  • Progression and rewards system

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Puff Up

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Status 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • VIP Status 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year VIP Status3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time9
  • Coins pack$0.99
  • No ads + skin + 2k coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Buy Bag of Skip It's$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Buy Small chest of Skip It's$8.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Beginner pack$14.99
  • Legendary pack$24.99
3 purchases

Block Blast!

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Subscribe$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscribe$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscribe$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Puff Up free?
Puff Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Blast! free?
Block Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puff Up or Block Blast!?
Block Blast! is rated higher. Puff Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 286K ratings, while Block Blast! averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.
Do Puff Up or Block Blast! have ads?
Both Puff Up and Block Blast! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Puff Up or Block Blast!?
Puff Up ships an update fortnightly, and Block Blast! every 3 days. Most recently, Puff Up was updated on September 25, 2026 and Block Blast! on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Puff Up or Block Blast!?
Puff Up currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Block Blast! at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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