Comparison

Balloon Blitz! vs Shape Blast!

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

Head to head
About

Balloon Blitz!

An addictive puzzle game where players pop balloons as quickly as possible. It's free to play and designed for quick, engaging sessions.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Addictive puzzle mechanics
  • Balloon popping action
  • Free to play
Features
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*** FREE to Play! *** Pop the Balloons as fast as you can in this addictive little puzzle game! Thanks for stopping by! Jim :)

About

Shape Blast!

Features
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Welcome to the ultimate satisfying puzzle cube experience! Your objective in this game is to achieve screen clearance by skillfully manipulating those explosive blocks. By tapping on a block, you set off a unidirectional propulsion that launches it. Your success hinges on prudent maneuvering and calculated moves! Embark on a journey through an array of levels, each more challenging than the last. As you progress, unlock a plethora of new skins, backgrounds, and diverse shapes to enhance your gameplay. Engage in this game, a true workout for your cognitive faculties, and maintain your mental acuity at its peak! Leave no block unattended!

Screenshots

Balloon Blitz!1 screens
Shape Blast!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon Blitz! at none against Shape Blast!'s 2. Balloon Blitz! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Shape Blast!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Shape Blast! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Balloon Blitz! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balloon Blitz! ships an update every 3 days, Shape Blast! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Balloon Blitz! versus Shape Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalloon Blitz!Shape Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmy MoleAPP CENTRAL LTD

In-app purchases

None

Balloon Blitz!

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shape Blast!

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Balloon Blitz! free?
Balloon Blitz! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Blast! free?
Shape Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Balloon Blitz! or Shape Blast! have ads?
Both Balloon Blitz! and Shape Blast! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Balloon Blitz! or Shape Blast!?
Balloon Blitz! ships an update every 3 days, and Shape Blast! every 2 months. Most recently, Balloon Blitz! was updated on September 28, 2026 and Shape Blast! on October 10, 2026.

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