Comparison

Bejeweled Blitz vs Block Blast!

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

Head to head
About

Bejeweled Blitz

Engage in fast-paced, one-minute match-3 puzzle challenges. Detonate gems, create cascades, and use powerful boosts and rare gems to achieve high scores. Compete globally in contests and embark on treasure hunts for rewards.

Highlights
  • One-minute match-3 gameplay
  • Gem detonation and cascades
  • Powerful Rare Gems
  • Upgradable Boosts
  • Global leaderboards
  • Blitz Champions contests
  • Blitz Quest treasure hunts
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This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items. Enjoy one minute of explosive match-3 fun from PopCap Games! Detonate as many gems as you can, 60 action-packed seconds at a time, in the hit puzzle game played by over 125 million people worldwide. Match three or more and create cascades of awesome with Flame gems, Star gems, and Hypercubes. Use powerful Rare Gems and upgradable Boosts to compete against friends, or challenge other players and top the leaderboards in Blitz Champions. TOP THE LEADERBOARDS IN BLITZ CHAMPIONS Challenge other players across the globe when you compete in Blitz Champions Contests. Get matched with players at your level and battle it out for the top score. Accomplish a variety of tasks and show off your skills – each Contest features a new way to play. Change up your strategy and play like a champion to win powerful rewards and top the leaderboards! DISCOVER EXPLOSIVE EXCITEMENT Collect special Boosts like Scrambler to scramble the board, or Detonator to blast all special gems, and add extra power and fun to each match. Then upgrade them up to 10 times for scores that reach the stratosphere! Use Boosts any time and without spending Coins. Boosts never expire, so you can focus on upgrading the ones that work for you. PERFECT YOUR STRATEGY WITH RARE GEMS Amazing and unique Rare Gems like Sunstone and Plume Blast provide big scores and even more excitement. Combine them with Boosts to achieve unbelievably high scores. Play your way when you create mighty combinations of glittering Rare Gems and three Boosts to develop your own personal approach. SPARKLING NEW CONTENT Feast your eyes on fresh visuals and enjoy remixed audio that has been overhauled to improve your experience. Play live events with players around the world and complete special tasks each week to earn amazing rewards. Plus, get in the game faster than ever with a rebuilt user experience and simplified navigation. Important Consumer Information. This app: Requires a persistent Internet connection (network fees may apply). Requires acceptance of EA’s Privacy & Cookie Policy and User Agreement. Includes in-game advertising. Collects data through third party analytics technology (see Privacy & Cookie Policy for details). Contains direct links to the Internet and social networking sites intended for an audience over 13. User Agreement: http://terms.ea.com Privacy and Cookie Policy: http://privacy.ea.com Visit http://help.ea.com for assistance or inquiries EA may retire online features after 30 days' notice posted on www.ea.com/service-updates

About

Block Blast!

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
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Enter the world of Block Blast, where every move is a test of your brain and strategy. Dive into the thrill of block crush gameplay—watch vibrant cubes explode in color as you solve each puzzle. With fresh daily puzzle challenges that keep your mind engaged and an endless high score system that rewards your best strategies, Block Blast delivers nonstop excitement for casual players and puzzle masters alike. Why You'll Love Block Blast • Daily Puzzle Variety: Every day brings a new puzzle twist, ensuring there’s always something fresh to solve and new rewards to earn. • Block Puzzle Saga: Match colorful blocks on an 8x8 board and enjoy the satisfying cascade of each block crush. • Endless High Score Hunt: Push yourself further with each game—break your own records, and climb higher every time you play. • Casual Yet Challenging: Easy to pick up, but packed with logic-based challenges that sharpen your mind. • Offline Fun: Play anywhere, anytime—no WiFi required. Perfect for a subway ride or while waiting in the car. Features of Block Blast • Strategic Puzzle Gameplay: Drag, place, and match cube blocks on board to trigger chain reactions. • Adventure Mode: Experience progressive levels with unique jigsaw designs and colorful themes. • Daily Puzzle Rewards: Stay motivated with special challenges that refresh your brain every day. • Score Mastery: Compete against friends, share your results, and prove who dominates the endless high score. • Stunning Block Effects: Feel the rush of every block crush with dynamic visuals and relaxing music effects. How to Play • Drag & Match: Place cube blocks on the 8x8 board with precision. • Crush & Score: Complete rows or columns of tiles and watch the block crush effects cascade. • Chase Combos: Plan your moves to unlock massive points and extend your endless high score run. • Stay Strategic: Keep your board clear to make room for bigger plays. Jump into the Ultimate Block Puzzle Saga! Ready for mind-sharpening fun? Take on fresh daily puzzles, master the art of the block crush, and see how far you can push your endless high score. Download Block Blast today and start your adventure! Privacy policy: https://hungrystudio.com/privacyus.html Terms of Use: https://hungrystudio.com/serviceus.html

Screenshots

Bejeweled Blitz4 screens
Block Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Blast! at 76% against Bejeweled Blitz's 15%. Block Blast! also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Bejeweled Blitz sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Block Blast! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Blast! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast! has 2.8M ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Bejeweled Blitz's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bejeweled Blitz ships an update every 2 months, Block Blast! every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bejeweled Blitz versus Block Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBejeweled BlitzBlock Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (11K ratings)4.9 (2.8M ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.9% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K2.8M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB197 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPopCapHungry Studio

Customer experience

Bejeweled Blitz

All ratings10,995 ratings
Positive44.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews935 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral17.3%
Negative67.8%

Block Blast!

All ratings2,777,420 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews19,698 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.7%

User reviews

Bejeweled Blitz

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Enjoyable and addictive gameplay
  • 🕰 Quick, satisfying gaming sessions
  • 🎁 Rewarding mechanics with challenges and rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent game freezes and crashes
  • 💰 Overly aggressive monetization with excessive ads
  • 🤖 Rigged game mechanics and unfair competition
  • 🤔 Confusing and cluttered UI after updates

Block Blast!

From 2.8M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 📱 Works offline

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

Bugs and requests

Bejeweled Blitz

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing during play
  • Rare gem prizes not registering correctly
  • Blitz Champions results not recording properly
  • Daily spin and chest rewards not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • More frequent events and challenges
  • Expanded in-game economy with better value
  • Improved graphics and visual design
  • Ability to play in landscape mode

Block Blast!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Retry button not functioning properly
  • Levels resetting unexpectedly
  • Blocks not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free experience
  • More game modes and level variety
  • Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
  • Progression and rewards system

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bejeweled Blitz

One-time9
  • Package of 5 Extra Spins$0.99
  • Package of 100,000 Coins2 variants$1.99
  • Package of 270,000 Coins$1.99
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  • Package of 17 Extra Spins$2.99
  • Package of 30 Extra Spins$4.99
  • Package of 270,000 Coins$4.99
  • Package of 62 Extra Spins$9.99
  • Package of 590,000 Coins$9.99
  • Package of 1,400,000 Coins$19.99
3 purchases

Block Blast!

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Subscribe$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscribe$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscribe$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Bejeweled Blitz free?
Bejeweled Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Blast! free?
Block Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bejeweled Blitz or Block Blast!?
Block Blast! is rated higher. Bejeweled Blitz averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Block Blast! averages 4.9 from 2.8M ratings.
Do Bejeweled Blitz or Block Blast! have ads?
Both Bejeweled Blitz and Block Blast! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bejeweled Blitz or Block Blast!?
Bejeweled Blitz ships an update every 2 months, and Block Blast! every 3 days. Most recently, Bejeweled Blitz was updated on October 28, 2026 and Block Blast! on October 28, 2026.

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