# Block Blast！ vs X2 Block Puzzle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Block Blast！ at 2.8M against X2 Block Puzzle's 1. Block Blast！ also leads on chart position (#4 vs unranked). X2 Block Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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 and X2 Block Puzzle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Block Blast！ against 5.0 for X2 Block Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.8M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, X2 Block Puzzle every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Blast！ | X2 Block Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x2-block-puzzle/id1638705080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 153 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) | [Sonat Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473232089) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Blast！

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Casual, #5 Top Free · Games, #5 Top Free · Puzzle, #36 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


### X2 Block Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x2-block-puzzle/id1638705080)

Merge numbered blocks by tapping and shooting them into place. This fun puzzle game offers a satisfying 2048-style challenge with an appealing interface. Enjoy a casual yet engaging experience designed for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Merge numbered blocks, Tap and shoot mechanics, 2048-style gameplay, Appealing interface, Casual puzzle experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package Gold 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package Gold 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package Gold 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package Gold 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package Gold 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Package Gold 7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package Gold 7 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Is X2 Block Puzzle free?

X2 Block Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Blast！ or X2 Block Puzzle?

X2 Block Puzzle is rated higher. Block Blast！ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8M ratings, while X2 Block Puzzle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Block Blast！ or X2 Block Puzzle have ads?

Both Block Blast！ and X2 Block Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Blast！ or X2 Block Puzzle?

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, and X2 Block Puzzle every 5 days. Most recently, Block Blast！ was updated on October 26, 2026 and X2 Block Puzzle on October 24, 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.*