# PopStar ® vs Block Puzzle Star Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: PopStar ® at fortnightly against Block Puzzle Star Plus's every 2 months. PopStar ® also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 71%). Block Puzzle Star Plus's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 273). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PopStar ® sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Block Puzzle Star Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PopStar ® against 4.5 for Block Puzzle Star Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle Star Plus has 4.1K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of PopStar ®'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Block Puzzle Star Plus's.

PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PopStar ® | Block Puzzle Star Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id615879809/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 273 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [耀志 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/793609884) | [鸿鸣 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/689634185) |

## What reviewers say

### PopStar ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id615879809)

A classic casual puzzle game where players tap groups of at least two same-colored stars to pop them. The goal is to achieve the highest score by popping as many stars as possible and clearing the board for bonus points. Magic tools can be used to help achieve higher scores.

**Highlights:** Tap same-colored stars, Score based on stars popped, Bonus for clearing stars, Use magic tools, Achieve highest score

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Magic Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 Magic Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Magic Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Magic Stars | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Magic Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing experience
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 💖 Addictive and loved by users
- 🏆 Shows personal best score

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🚫 Booster tools not working
-  intrusive ads
- 🔒 Security risk (clipboard access)
-  frustrating to close

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck and won't close
- Booster tools are not functional
- Google ad banner covers game
- App accesses clipboard without reason
- Game freezes up, requires reload

**Requested features**

- Fix booster tools
- Allow further progression without stars


### 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 ® free?

PopStar ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Puzzle Star Plus free?

Block Puzzle Star Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PopStar ® or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

PopStar ® is rated higher. PopStar ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Block Puzzle Star Plus averages 4.5 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do PopStar ® or Block Puzzle Star Plus have ads?

Both PopStar ® and Block Puzzle Star Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PopStar ® or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, and Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Most recently, PopStar ® was updated on October 20, 2026 and Block Puzzle Star Plus on October 20, 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.*