# Block Blast！ vs Number Blocks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Blast！ at 76% against Number Blocks's 33%. Block Blast！ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Number Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Number Blocks sells 2 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.8M ratings behind it against 654, 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 33% of Number Blocks's.

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, Number Blocks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Blast！ | Number Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** | [4.4 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-blocks-run-games/id6463415559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8M** | 654 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) | [8GREAT GAMES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680456883) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Blast！

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Casual, #5 Top Free · Puzzle, #6 Top Free · Games, #38 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


### Number Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-blocks-run-games/id6463415559)

Control a character that grows in value by collecting blocks. Slide to dodge obstacles that reduce your number and aim to finish the race with the highest possible value.

**Highlights:** Slide to control character, Collect number blocks, Dodge shrinking obstacles, Grow your number value, Finish race with largest value

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack for Number Blocks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack For Number Blocks | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Is Number Blocks free?

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

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

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Block Blast！ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8M ratings, while Number Blocks averages 4.4 from 654 ratings.

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

Both Block Blast！ and Number Blocks show ads.

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

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, and Number Blocks every 2 months. Most recently, Block Blast！ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Number 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.*