Comparison

BlockBust vs ShiftBlast

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

Head to head
About

BlockBust

Features
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Connect blocks with the same colors, be aware on not leaving any block alone!

About

ShiftBlast

Features
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ShiftBlast is a fast, satisfying block puzzle game. Drag blocks onto the grid, fill full lines and blast them away with juicy combos. Easy to learn, hard to put down! Block puzzle games have never felt this good. Drop colorful blocks onto the board, complete rows and columns to clear them, and chain blasts to trigger explosive combos and Fever mode. Whether you want a relaxing puzzle to unwind or a real brain teaser to master, ShiftBlast fits any moment. HOW TO PLAY - Drag and drop blocks onto the grid - Fill a full row or column to blast it away - Chain combos back to back to enter Fever mode - Plan ahead, keep the board clear and beat your high score GAME FEATURES - Classic block puzzle gameplay with a fresh twist - Simple one-hand, one-finger controls - Satisfying blocks, blast effects and haptics - Combo and Fever system that rewards smart moves - Mega Clear multi-line explosions - Relaxing yet addictive brain training - Play offline, no wifi needed - Short sessions, perfect for a quick brain break - Free to play and fun for all ages If you enjoy classic block puzzle, 1010, brick and cube block games, ShiftBlast is made for you. There is no timer and no pressure, just pure block puzzle fun. Slide blocks into place, clear lines, blast combos and watch your score climb. It is the perfect pick up and play puzzle game for a few minutes or a few hours. Train your brain with a modern take on the classic block puzzle. Clear the grid, chase big combos and climb to your best score. Can you keep the board alive and set a new record? Download ShiftBlast: Block Puzzle now and start blasting blocks for free!

Screenshots

BlockBust3 screens
ShiftBlast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BlockBust at none against ShiftBlast's shown. ShiftBlast's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockBust ships an update every 6 days, ShiftBlast daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BlockBust versus ShiftBlast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockBustShiftBlast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrico CastelliDeniz Toprakkaya

In-app purchases

None

BlockBust

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftBlast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlockBust free?
BlockBust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftBlast free?
ShiftBlast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlockBust or ShiftBlast have ads?
ShiftBlast shows ads; BlockBust does not.
Which is updated more often, BlockBust or ShiftBlast?
BlockBust ships an update every 6 days, and ShiftBlast daily. Most recently, BlockBust was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShiftBlast on October 28, 2026.

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