# Block Blast！ vs Tap Away 3D

Block Blast！ and Tap Away 3D both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Block Blast！'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Tap Away 3D's. Block Blast！ also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.7M vs 2.1K). Tap Away 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Tap Away 3D sells 11 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 42% of Tap Away 3D's.

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, Tap Away 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Blast！ | Tap Away 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away-3dblock-cube-puzzle/id6476367754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7M** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 200 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) | [Shooting Puzzle Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507551334) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Blast！

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Casual, #9 Top Free · Puzzle, #14 Top Free · Games, #85 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


### Tap Away 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away-3dblock-cube-puzzle/id6476367754)

Engage your brain with this addictive 3D block puzzle game. Swipe to remove blocks based on directional arrows, strategizing to avoid collisions. Features stage-based challenges, a social leaderboard, and diverse art styles.

**Highlights:** Stage-based challenges, Global leaderboard competition, 360° screen rotation, Magical props for assistance, Excellent 3D graphics, Diverse art styles, Logical block connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BEGINNERS BUNDLE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold 500 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NORMAL BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1000 | $13.99 | one-time |
| FIND BUNDLE | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2500 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5000 | $54.99 | one-time |
| LEGENDARY BUNDLE | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gold 10000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive advertisements
- 🕹️ Gameplay too easy
- 🔒 Locked content not accessible

**Reported bugs**

- White box with foreign text appearing on screen
- Game not opening after latest update

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to customize the game board
- Unlock additional game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Is Tap Away 3D free?

Tap Away 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Blast！ or Tap Away 3D?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Block Blast！ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7M ratings, while Tap Away 3D averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Block Blast！ or Tap Away 3D have ads?

Both Block Blast！ and Tap Away 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Blast！ or Tap Away 3D?

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, and Tap Away 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Blast！ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tap Away 3D on September 23, 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.*