# Block Blast！ vs Sand Blocks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Blast！ at 76% against Sand Blocks's 22%. Block Blast！ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.8M vs 3.2K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Sand Blocks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Blast！ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.8M ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Block Blast！'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Sand Blocks's.

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, Sand Blocks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Blast！ | Sand Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-blast-puzzle/id6450710358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8M** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Blast！

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Casual, #4 Top Free · Puzzle, #7 Top Free · Games, #39 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage your mind with strategic block-matching puzzles. Solve daily challenges, aim for high scores, and enjoy satisfying visual effects. This game offers a casual yet challenging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle variety, Block puzzle matching, Endless high score system, Strategic gameplay, Adventure mode, Daily puzzle rewards

**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


### Sand Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-blocks-blast-puzzle/id6450710358)

A unique puzzle game where you arrange falling sand blocks to form complete horizontal rows. Clear rows to score points and advance levels, testing your spatial skills and reflexes in a fun and relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Falling sand block manipulation, Form complete horizontal rows, Scoring and level progression, Block rotation and movement, Satisfactory sand simulation, Beautiful art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Card Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Big Card Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🎢 Satisfying sand physics
- 🕹️ Engaging Tetris-like gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔄 Repetitive and unbalanced level design
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play
- 🕹️ Unintuitive controls and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes at higher levels
- Inconsistent block placement and sand behavior
- Wheel/roulette feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Endless/survival mode without difficulty spikes
- Customizable controls and settings
- More level variety and challenge progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Is Sand Blocks free?

Sand Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Blast！ or Sand Blocks?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Block Blast！ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8M ratings, while Sand Blocks averages 4.2 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Block Blast！ or Sand Blocks have ads?

Both Block Blast！ and Sand Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Blast！ or Sand Blocks?

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, and Sand Blocks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Blast！ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sand Blocks on November 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.*