# PopStar ® vs Star Blast

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PopStar ® at 12.2 against Star Blast's 15.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PopStar ® sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Star Blast sells 11 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 Star Blast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 282 and 555 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of PopStar ®'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Star Blast's.

PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, Star Blast every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PopStar ® | Star Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id615879809/reviews)** | [4.5 (555 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-blast-diamond-dash-blitz/id954199060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 282 | **555** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [耀志 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/793609884) | [StarRiver Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563494178) |

## 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


### Star Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-blast-diamond-dash-blitz/id954199060)

Engage in a vibrant block-matching puzzle game with two exciting modes: BLAST and COMBO. Solve puzzles with no time limits or compete against the clock to achieve high scores and unlock new stages. Utilize various boosters to create explosive chain reactions.

**Highlights:** Tap two or more same-colored blocks, No time limit in BLAST mode, Target points to proceed, 60-second COMBO mode, Use boosters like bombs and color splash, Weekly global tournaments, Daily spin to win rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Silver Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3300 Silver Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Silver Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 28000 Silver Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 💎 Reminds users of the original Diamond Dash game
- 🕹️ Relaxing and great for passing time
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of explanation on how to play the game
- 🔊 Annoying music and sound effects
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads after each level
- 🔁 Frustrating to have to restart from level 1

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or doesn't open for some users
- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Glitches in the scoring and progression system

**Requested features**

- Bring back the original Diamond Dash game
- Add more special events and challenges
- Provide an option to turn off hints and suggestions
- Implement a way to continue from where you left off


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PopStar ® free?

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

### Is Star Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PopStar ® or Star Blast?

PopStar ® is rated higher. PopStar ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Star Blast averages 4.5 from 555 ratings.

### Do PopStar ® or Star Blast have ads?

Both PopStar ® and Star Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PopStar ® or Star Blast?

PopStar ® ships an update fortnightly, and Star Blast every 9 days. Most recently, PopStar ® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Star Blast on October 24, 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.*