Comparison

Block Buster Balls vs ShiftBlast

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

Head to head
About

Block Buster Balls

Aim and shoot balls to break an army of blocks. Utilize special power-ups and strategic tools like laser sights and 2-balls to overcome tricky block types and survive. Track your progress and aim for high scores in this challenging twist on a classic concept.

Highlights
  • Laser Sight for precision aiming
  • 2-Balls for double damage
  • Rewind to restart levels
  • Power Blocks and powerups
  • Special block types (Boosters, Steelies, Ghosts, Portals)
  • Progress tracking (games, blocks, score, damage-per-second)
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Can you survive? You're facing a relentless army of blocks... Do you have enough balls - and skill - to destroy them? Use your Laser Sight for precision aiming. Use your 2-Balls for maximum destructive power. Rewind if you make a mistake. Earn extra balls and powerups along the way. But be careful. These blocks are tricky. > Boosters add points to their neighbors when hit. > Steelies stop your balls dead in their tracks. > Ghosts let your balls pass right through without rebounding. > Portals teleport your balls to other portals, sowing chaos. FEATURES > Power Blocks appear every few levels, granting powerups > Rewinds let you start a level over if miss your shot > Laser Sights bounce off walls to show the path your balls will take > 2-Balls make all your balls do double damage > Fast Forward is handy when those last balls are slow to drop > Bail Out ends the level even with balls flying > See & Hear how much damage you're doing in points per second > Tracks your total games, blocks and points > Tracks your highest level, score, and damage-per-second > No Ads - No interruptions - Maximum privacy UPGRADES & POWERUPS This game is supported by in-app purchases. > Permanent upgrades are available to get more and better Power Blocks. > Consumable powerup bundles are also available. Block Buster Balls is a new and challenging twist on a familiar concept. Try it today!

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

Block Buster Balls3 screens
ShiftBlast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiftBlast at none against Block Buster Balls's 8. ShiftBlast also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Block Buster Balls's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Block Buster Balls sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. ShiftBlast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Buster Balls ships an update every 4 months, ShiftBlast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block Buster Balls versus ShiftBlast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Buster BallsShiftBlast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunnerwareDeniz Toprakkaya

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Block Buster Balls

One-time8
  • 25 Rewinds$0.99
  • 25 Laser Sights$1.99
  • Better Powerup Blocks$2.99
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  • 25 2-Ball Damage Doublers$2.99
  • Block Blitz Bundle$4.99
  • More Powerup Blocks$4.99
  • Block Buster Combo$5.99
  • Block Buster Combo$7.99
None

ShiftBlast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Buster Balls free?
Block Buster Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftBlast free?
ShiftBlast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Buster Balls or ShiftBlast have ads?
ShiftBlast shows ads; Block Buster Balls does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Buster Balls or ShiftBlast?
Block Buster Balls ships an update every 4 months, and ShiftBlast daily. Most recently, Block Buster Balls was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShiftBlast on October 5, 2026.

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