Comparison

PopStar ® vs Fun Block

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

Head to head
About

PopStar ®

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
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#10th anniversary.  Classic casual puzzle game. Once you popped, you can't stop! To pop all Same Stars! The play rule is the same as all other *same* games, - tap at least 2 neighboring stars with the same color - pop them with the most stars - achieve the highest score you've ever got. The scoring rule is simple - The more stars you pop, the more scores you will get. (Formula: Score = Stars * Stars * 5) - Try to clear all Stars, the least Stars you left, the more bonus you will get. (Formula: Bonus = 2000 - Stars * Stars * 20), you will get 2000 bonus after all Stars are cleared. Magic tools are important here! Click the magic tool to enable it, or click it again to disable it. Useful when you try to connect as more stars as you can, to achieve higher score.

About

Fun Block

Tap same-colored stars to clear them in this addictive puzzle game. Experience dazzling explosions and satisfying chain reactions with beautiful visuals. Easy to learn but offers strategic depth for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Tap same-colored stars to clear
  • Dazzling explosion effects
  • Beautiful high-quality visuals
  • Satisfying chain reactions
  • Strategic challenge
  • Play anytime, anywhere
Features
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The most addictive star-pop puzzle is here! Tap stars of the same color to clear them. It’s easy to start, but full of strategy and challenge. Every pop comes with dazzling explosion effects that will keep you playing non-stop! Beautiful visuals, pure eye candy Carefully designed high-quality stars and interface with vibrant colors and crisp graphics. Every clear delivers a stunning visual experience and immerses you in a sparkling world of stars. Awesome effects, satisfying gameplay Star explosions, chain reactions, and gorgeous particle effects make every tap incredibly satisfying. The more you clear, the more exciting it gets! Simple gameplay, super fun - Tap two or more stars of the same color to clear them - Clear more stars at once to earn higher scores - Easy to learn, yet full of strategy and challenge Play anytime, anywhere Jump in for a quick round, relax, and enjoy the fun of popping stars. Ready to start this sparkling star-popping adventure? Join now and challenge yourself to reach higher scores!

Screenshots

PopStar ®4 screens
Fun Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fun Block at none against PopStar ®'s 6. PopStar ®'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (273 vs 33). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. PopStar ® sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Fun Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PopStar ® against 4.7 for Fun Block. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopStar ® has 273 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, Fun Block every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PopStar ® versus Fun Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopStar ®Fun Block
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (273 ratings)4.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings273 — better33
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer耀志 黄旭 林

Customer experience

PopStar ®

All ratings273 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Fun Block

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.0%

Bugs and requests

PopStar ®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

2 requests
  • Fix booster tools
  • Allow further progression without stars

Fun Block

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PopStar ®

One-time6
  • 5 Magic Stars$0.99
  • Remove Ad$0.99
  • 18 Magic Stars$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 35 Magic Stars$4.99
  • 50 Magic Stars$5.99
  • 100 Magic Stars$9.99
None

Fun Block

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PopStar ® free?
PopStar ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fun Block free?
Fun Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PopStar ® or Fun Block?
Fun Block is rated higher. PopStar ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Fun Block averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.
Do PopStar ® or Fun Block have ads?
Both PopStar ® and Fun Block show ads.
Which is updated more often, PopStar ® or Fun Block?
PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, and Fun Block every 2 months. Most recently, PopStar ® was updated on October 20, 2026 and Fun Block on October 13, 2026.

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