# Bubble Blast Holiday vs The Classic Blast

The clearest difference is rating: The Classic Blast at 4.6 against Bubble Blast Holiday's 2.2. The Classic Blast also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 6) and review sentiment (55% vs 46%). Bubble Blast Holiday's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Blast Holiday sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Classic Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Classic Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Classic Blast has 126 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Bubble Blast Holiday's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Classic Blast's.

Bubble Blast Holiday ships an update every 2 months, The Classic Blast every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Blast Holiday | The Classic Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-holiday/id567072924/reviews) | **[4.6 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-classic-blast/id1496901499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **126** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Blast Holiday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-holiday/id567072924)

Burst festive characters to create chain reactions and clear the board in this holiday-themed puzzle game. Enjoy two distinct modes: a challenging puzzle mode with thousands of levels and a free-play arcade mode.

**Highlights:** Christmas character bursting, Chain reaction gameplay, 5000 exclusive puzzle levels, Arcade mode for free play, Holiday-themed graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All solutions for Bubble Blast Holiday | $0.99 | one-time |


### The Classic Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-classic-blast/id1496901499)

Engage in a classic puzzle blast game with strategic tapping and swiping. Overcome challenging levels with bonus boosters and aim for three stars to earn coins. Compete globally and enjoy offline play.

**Highlights:** Strategic tapping and swiping gameplay, Over 1000 addictive stages, Bonus boosters for obstacle clearing, Collect coins by earning 3 stars, Global score ranking competition, Offline play supported, Supports 16 languages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30 Package | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Blast Holiday free?

Bubble Blast Holiday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Classic Blast free?

The Classic Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Blast Holiday or The Classic Blast?

The Classic Blast is rated higher. Bubble Blast Holiday averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Classic Blast averages 4.6 from 126 ratings.

### Do Bubble Blast Holiday or The Classic Blast have ads?

The Classic Blast shows ads; Bubble Blast Holiday does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Blast Holiday or The Classic Blast?

Bubble Blast Holiday ships an update every 2 months, and The Classic Blast every 6 months. Most recently, Bubble Blast Holiday was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Classic Blast on November 3, 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.*