# Block Blast！ vs Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Blast！ at every 3 days against Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes's every 6 weeks. Block Blast！ also leads on ratings volume (2.7M vs 42) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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 Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes sells 7 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 4.8 for Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Block Blast！'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes's.

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Blast！ | Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** | [4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decode-the-quote-cipher-quotes/id6738771106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7M** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) | [FIFTY3 BELLS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610829540) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Blast！

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Casual, #9 Top Free · Puzzle, #13 Top Free · Games, #95 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


### Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decode-the-quote-cipher-quotes/id6738771106)

Engage in a unique word puzzle game where you decipher inspirational quotes hidden within a coded grid. Each number corresponds to a letter, challenging you to solve known letters first to reveal the hidden message.

**Highlights:** Decipher hidden quotes, Number-to-letter code, Solve known letters first, Inspirational quote puzzles, Crossword alternative gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 1200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 2000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Is Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes free?

Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Blast！ or Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Block Blast！ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7M ratings, while Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes averages 4.8 from 42 ratings.

### Do Block Blast！ or Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes have ads?

Both Block Blast！ and Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Blast！ or Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes?

Block Blast！ ships an update every 3 days, and Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Block Blast！ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes on September 10, 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.*