# PopStar ® vs Block Puzzle POP!!

PopStar ® and Block Puzzle POP!! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of PopStar ®'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Block Puzzle POP!!'s. PopStar ® also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (282 vs 30). 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 POP!! sells 9 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 4.7 for Block Puzzle POP!!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopStar ® has 282 ratings behind it against 30, 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 33% of Block Puzzle POP!!'s.

PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, Block Puzzle POP!! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PopStar ® | Block Puzzle POP!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id615879809/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-pop/id1304870763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [耀志 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/793609884) | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) |

## 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 POP!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-pop/id1304870763)

Match and clear blocks of the same color to achieve high scores. This addictive puzzle game offers infinite modes, special stages, and global rankings. Play anytime, anywhere, with or without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Match 2 or more same-colored blocks, High score challenges, Infinite mode with colorful items, Over 100 special stage modes, Global user rankings, Offline play supported, Supports 16 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 50 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PopStar ® free?

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

### Is Block Puzzle POP!! free?

Block Puzzle POP!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PopStar ® or Block Puzzle POP!!?

Block Puzzle POP!! is rated higher. PopStar ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Block Puzzle POP!! averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do PopStar ® or Block Puzzle POP!! have ads?

Both PopStar ® and Block Puzzle POP!! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PopStar ® or Block Puzzle POP!!?

PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, and Block Puzzle POP!! every 6 weeks. Most recently, PopStar ® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Block Puzzle POP!! on October 15, 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.*