# Collapse! Blast vs Chess Light

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Light at 4.7 against Collapse! Blast's 4.1. Chess Light also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 42%). Collapse! Blast's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collapse! Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chess Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collapse! Blast has 1.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Collapse! Blast's written reviews are positive against 79% of Chess Light's.

Collapse! Blast ships an update monthly, Chess Light every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collapse! Blast | Chess Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collapse-blast/id518119428/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-light/id801115018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569) | [Pyrosphere, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/386458929) |

## What reviewers say

### Collapse! Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collapse-blast/id518119428)

Engage in fast-paced block-busting puzzle fun with friends. Match colored blocks to earn rewards, climb leaderboards, and unlock power-ups in timed tournaments. Compete weekly and practice to improve your score.

**Highlights:** 60-second match three gameplay, Weekly Facebook friend tournaments, Unlockable power-ups, New game boards weekly, Social achievement sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 1,750 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 1,750 Coins + 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 15 LIVES | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 4,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of 4,000 Coins + 10 Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of 35 LIVES | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack of 9,500 Coins + 20 Lives | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack of 9,500 COINS | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack of 73 LIVES | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Nostalgic classic game
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Lives/coins system issues
- 🔍 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Inability to log in or connect to Facebook
- Distorted/unresponsive screen after ads

**Requested features**

- Update the app to be compatible with latest iOS versions
- Improve the lives/coins system
- Add more power-ups and game modes


### Chess Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-light/id801115018)

A puzzle game inspired by chess, suitable for all skill levels. Solve over 180 unique puzzles by strategically placing pieces to illuminate every square on the board. Features adjustable difficulty and a helpful hint system.

**Highlights:** 180+ puzzles, 6 difficulty levels, Hint system, Place pieces to light up squares, Suitable for all skill levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collapse! Blast free?

Collapse! Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chess Light free?

Chess Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collapse! Blast or Chess Light?

Chess Light is rated higher. Collapse! Blast averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Chess Light averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Collapse! Blast or Chess Light have ads?

Neither Collapse! Blast nor Chess Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Collapse! Blast or Chess Light?

Collapse! Blast ships an update monthly, and Chess Light every 18 months. Most recently, Collapse! Blast was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chess Light on September 26, 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.*