# PopStar! Lite vs Block Puzzle Star Plus

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PopStar! Lite | Block Puzzle Star Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar-lite/id357538314/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) | [鸿鸣 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/689634185) |

## What reviewers say

### PopStar! Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar-lite/id357538314)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after update
- Game freezes and closes
- Cannot open the app after update
- Game stalls on iPhone 3s
- Update makes game unplayable

**Requested features**

- 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


### Block Puzzle Star Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60+10 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120+30 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250+100 coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*