# Fruit Link 3 vs Block Puzzle Star Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fruit Link 3 at none against Block Puzzle Star Plus's 4. Fruit Link 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 71%). Block Puzzle Star Plus's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 188). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Puzzle Star Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Fruit Link 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fruit Link 3 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 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Fruit Link 3's written reviews are positive against 71% of Block Puzzle Star Plus's.

Fruit Link 3 ships an update monthly, Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruit Link 3 | Block Puzzle Star Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-link-3/id455160359/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zhigang qi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614112433) | [鸿鸣 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/689634185) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruit Link 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-link-3/id455160359)

Connect matching fruit icons by drawing lines between them. Test your reaction speed and memory in this engaging puzzle game with multiple levels and modes. Earn points for completing levels quickly.

**Highlights:** Connect matching icons, Timed levels, 240 levels, 4 game modes, 3 helpful tools, Clean graphics

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Fruit Link 3 free?

Fruit Link 3 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, Fruit Link 3 or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

Fruit Link 3 is rated higher. Fruit Link 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Block Puzzle Star Plus averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Fruit Link 3 or Block Puzzle Star Plus have ads?

Block Puzzle Star Plus shows ads; Fruit Link 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fruit Link 3 or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

Fruit Link 3 ships an update monthly, and Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Fruit Link 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Block Puzzle Star Plus on October 22, 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.*