# Castle Match vs Sweet Cube Blast

Castle Match and Sweet Cube Blast both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Sweet Cube Blast's written reviews are positive against 45% of Castle Match's. Castle Match's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sweet Cube Blast sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Castle Match against 4.8 for Sweet Cube Blast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 262 and 678 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Castle Match's written reviews are positive against 88% of Sweet Cube Blast's.

Castle Match ships an update every 6 days, Sweet Cube Blast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Match | Sweet Cube Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-match-puzzle/id1663772717/reviews) | **[4.8 (678 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-cube-blast/id6444350503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 262 | **678** |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nox(HongKong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860043) | [Puzzle1Studio,inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472086485) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-match-puzzle/id1663772717)

Embark on a fantasy adventure to help a princess build her castle by solving challenging match-3 puzzles. Collect treasures, create combos, and use boosters to overcome levels and unlock rewards. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world with engaging graphics and soothing audio.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Castle building mechanics, Treasure collection, Special boosters and combos, Seasonal challenges, Unlockable power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poison TNT | $0.59 | one-time |
| Welcome Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tea Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Popular Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small offer | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🚫 No ads
- 📶 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 In-app purchase issues (tokens, castle pass)
- 📉 Unbeatable levels
- 🤔 Confusing token system (negative tokens)
- ⏳ Long wait for new content

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during play
- Loss of coins and bonuses due to freezing
- Unable to activate Castle Pass
- Negative token balance
- Game closes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Improve team search functionality
- Fix castle pass activation
- Add more decor choices


### Sweet Cube Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-cube-blast/id6444350503)

Match colorful cubes to solve puzzles and create powerful boosters in this fun, family-friendly blast game. Join a sweet adventure with charming characters, overcome challenges, and enjoy hundreds of levels. Enhance your experience with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of addicting levels, Match 2+ adjacent cubes of the same color to blast, Create powerful boosters, Solve challenging puzzles, Daily challenges and rewards, Offline play supported

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Don't give up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yummy Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premiumpass Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tasty Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sweet, fun, and relaxing game
- 👍 Cute, colorful, and engaging graphics
- 🎁 Lots of rewards and boosters
- 💤 Helps relax and relieve stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional display glitches
- 💰 Progression can feel gated behind paywall
- 🕰️ Lack of new content/levels

**Reported bugs**

- Display issues showing stars on home screen
- Recipes not updating with new content

**Requested features**

- More level episodes and recipes
- Customizable board/background options
- Ability to earn more rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Match free?

Castle Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sweet Cube Blast free?

Sweet Cube Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Match or Sweet Cube Blast?

Sweet Cube Blast is rated higher. Castle Match averages 4.7 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Sweet Cube Blast averages 4.8 from 678 ratings.

### Do Castle Match or Sweet Cube Blast have ads?

Both Castle Match and Sweet Cube Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Match or Sweet Cube Blast?

Castle Match ships an update every 6 days, and Sweet Cube Blast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Castle Match was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sweet Cube Blast on November 3, 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.*