Comparison

PopStar! Lite vs Block Puzzle Star Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PopStar! Lite

This is a casual puzzle game where players tap groups of two or more same-colored blocks to clear them. The goal is to achieve target scores to advance through stages, with bonuses awarded for clearing all blocks. It offers strategic, addictive, and challenging fun for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tap same-colored blocks
  • No time limit
  • Target points per stage
  • Scoring bonuses
  • Autosave functionality
  • Supports iOS devices
Features
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Once you pop, you can't stop! PopStar!—The most interesting elimination game in the world! PopStar!—Can’t be missed casual mobile game! PopStar!—Number one time killer game! PopStar!—Whenever, wherever you can play! _______________________________________ Fantastic fun!!!(user review) "Now my current favorite game! Strategic, addictive and challenging fun for everyone! Replay value is high! I keep improving! This should be on everyone's iPhone! Good job!" _______________________________________ How to Play: - Just tap two or more blocks of the same color. - There is no time limit, but each stage has target points to proceed to next stage. _______________________________________ Tips on Scoring: - Remember just two rules below: 1. The more blocks you pop, the more score you will get 2. Try to clear all block, you will get a lot of bonus. Example of Rule #1 (Formula: Score = Blocks * Blocks * 5) 2 Blocks = 20 3 Blocks = 45 4 Blocks = 80 ... 10 Blocks = 500 ... 20 Blocks = 2000 Example of Rule #2 (Formula: Bonus = 2000 - Blocks * Blocks * 20) 10 Blocks Left = 0 9 Blocks Left = 380 8 Blocks Left = 720 ... All Block Cleared = 2000 _______________________________________ Features: - Autosave when terminated or get a call - Supports iPhone iOS 4 - All available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad _______________________________________ Full version supports autosave and continue. You can check out a video of the gameplay at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSRkjjw7StY

About

Block Puzzle Star Plus

This app offers a collection of classic endless match-3 puzzle games. Players can tap, drag, or move blocks to create matches and achieve high scores. It's designed for those who enjoy challenging puzzle gameplay.

Highlights
  • Classic endless match-3 puzzles
  • Tap, drag, or move blocks
  • Score challenges
  • Multiple puzzle types in one
  • Intuitive controls
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Do you love to play classic puzzle games? Block Puzzle Star Plus satisfies your demand! Many classic endless match-3 puzzle games all in this one game! Tap, Drag or Move blocks to match them! Challenge your best to get best scores!

Screenshots

PopStar! Lite4 screens
Block Puzzle Star Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PopStar! Lite at none against Block Puzzle Star Plus's 4. PopStar! Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). Block Puzzle Star Plus's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 46). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Puzzle Star Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PopStar! Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PopStar! Lite against 4.5 for Block Puzzle Star Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle Star Plus has 4.3K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PopStar! Lite versus Block Puzzle Star Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopStar! LiteBlock Puzzle Star Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings)4.5 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings464.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.鸿鸣 秦

Customer experience

PopStar! Lite

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative21.8%

Block Puzzle Star Plus

All ratings4,098 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative20.9%

User reviews

PopStar! Lite

From 46 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good for time killing
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • 👍 Simple to operate
  • 👍 Good graphics and sound

Room to improve

  • 👎 Limited levels in free version
  • 👎 Prompts to purchase full version
  • 👎 Game crashes frequently
  • 👎 Updates make game unplayable
  • 👎 Graphics can be unclear or dizzying

Block Puzzle Star Plus

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing game
  • 💡 Good exercise for the brain
  • 🚀 Addictive and mind-consuming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes
  • 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🚫 Inability to earn coins or progress

Bugs and requests

PopStar! Lite

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game crashes after update
  • Game freezes and closes
  • Cannot open the app after update
  • Game stalls on iPhone 3s
  • Update makes game unplayable
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  • Ads have broken links
  • Game exits unexpectedly at high scores
  • Cannot play past level 5
  • Game over even when score is met
  • App resets to home page on high levels

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow playing past level 5 in free version
  • Add more levels to the free version
  • Revert to older graphics/patterns
  • Fix game crashing issues
  • Implement an undo function
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  • Add a 'Double Mode'
  • Improve clarity of graphics
  • Allow music playback in full version
  • Add more stage variety
  • Add save and continue function

Block Puzzle Star Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • One square gets stuck, preventing progress
  • Game turns off other media while playing
  • Confusing in-app purchase options

Requested features

4 requests
  • Earn coins for consistent wins
  • Provision to move forward instead of restarting
  • Option to turn off music and sound effects
  • Undo button for mistakes

In-app purchases

None

PopStar! Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Block Puzzle Star Plus

One-time4
  • 30 coins$0.99
  • 60+10 coins$1.99
  • 120+30 coins$3.99
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  • 250+100 coins$7.99

Questions

Is PopStar! Lite free?
PopStar! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Puzzle Star Plus free?
Block Puzzle Star Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PopStar! Lite or Block Puzzle Star Plus?
Block Puzzle Star Plus is rated higher. PopStar! Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Block Puzzle Star Plus averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.
Do PopStar! Lite or Block Puzzle Star Plus have ads?
Block Puzzle Star Plus shows ads; PopStar! Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, PopStar! Lite or Block Puzzle Star Plus?
PopStar! Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Most recently, PopStar! Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Block Puzzle Star Plus on October 29, 2026.

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