# Dazzly Match vs Spread Blast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spread Blast at none against Dazzly Match's 9. Spread Blast also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dazzly Match's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dazzly Match sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Spread Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dazzly Match against 4.7 for Spread Blast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazzly Match has 4.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dazzly Match ships an update fortnightly, Spread Blast every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dazzly Match | Spread Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazzly-match-diamond-sort/id6443410197/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-blast/id6664071091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 398 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEODE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003169113) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## What reviewers say

### Dazzly Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazzly-match-diamond-sort/id6443410197)

Engage in a captivating gem sorting puzzle game. Match, sort, and learn about hundreds of precious stones. Discover their history, origin, and symbolism while organizing your gem tray and collecting special gems to unlock new game modes.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of gems to sort and match, Learn gem history, origin, and symbolism, Daily gem trays and themes, Collect Special Gems to unlock modes, Sort by shape, size, color, and type, Save progress across devices

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Remove ads! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful, realistic gem visuals
- 🎶 Satisfying sound effects
- 🧠 Informative gem facts
- 🕹️ Relaxing, addictive gameplay
- ✨ Dazzling, visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads, especially between levels
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional audio glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of control over game progression

**Reported bugs**

- Music and sound effects glitching out
- Freezing or crashing when viewing ads
- Inability to replay previously completed levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific game modes
- Option to permanently remove ads for a one-time fee
- Sandbox mode to freely play with collected gems
- More variety in gameplay and level types


### Spread Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-blast/id6664071091)

Drag and drop colored shapes onto a grid to group similar colored balls. Group 100 or more to blast them and clear levels by collecting the target number of beads.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop shape placement, Group similar colored balls, Blast groups of 100+ balls, Collect beads to clear levels, Multiple levels to complete

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dazzly Match free?

Dazzly Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spread Blast free?

Spread Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dazzly Match or Spread Blast?

Dazzly Match is rated higher. Dazzly Match averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Spread Blast averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dazzly Match or Spread Blast have ads?

Both Dazzly Match and Spread Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dazzly Match or Spread Blast?

Dazzly Match ships an update fortnightly, and Spread Blast every 9 days. Most recently, Dazzly Match was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spread Blast on October 13, 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.*