# Block Blast！ vs Matching Block Classic Sorting

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matching Block Classic Sorting at none against Block Blast！'s 3. Matching Block Classic Sorting also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Block Blast！'s advantage is ratings volume (2.8M vs 3) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Block Blast！ against 5.0 for Matching Block Classic Sorting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.8M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Blast！ | Matching Block Classic Sorting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-block-classic-sorting/id1631387275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8M** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) | [Prathed Sangwongvanit](https://appshunter.io/developer/999020467) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Blast！

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Casual, #5 Top Free · Puzzle, #6 Top Free · Games, #39 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


### Matching Block Classic Sorting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-block-classic-sorting/id1631387275)

A challenging block matching puzzle game where players tap to blast blocks of the same color. Clear level requirements before running out of moves, with power-ups available to assist. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

**Highlights:** Block matching gameplay, Level-based progression, Power-up items, Move count challenge, Clear level requirements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Is Matching Block Classic Sorting free?

Matching Block Classic Sorting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Blast！ or Matching Block Classic Sorting?

Matching Block Classic Sorting is rated higher. Block Blast！ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8M ratings, while Matching Block Classic Sorting averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Block Blast！ or Matching Block Classic Sorting have ads?

Both Block Blast！ and Matching Block Classic Sorting show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Blast！ or Matching Block Classic Sorting?

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, and Matching Block Classic Sorting every 3 days. Most recently, Block Blast！ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Matching Block Classic Sorting on October 7, 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.*