# Boom Blocks vs Block Puzzles

Boom Blocks and Block Puzzles both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Block Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 56% of Boom Blocks's. Block Puzzles also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Boom Blocks's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 66). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boom Blocks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block Puzzles sells 10 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 — 4.9 for Boom Blocks against 4.8 for Block Puzzles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boom Blocks has 1.9K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Boom Blocks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Block Puzzles's.

Boom Blocks ships an update every 5 weeks, Block Puzzles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Blocks | Block Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-blocks-classic-puzzle/id6468484582/reviews)** | [4.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzles/id6478143720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evrika Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645866106) | [LINKDESKS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702473822) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-blocks-classic-puzzle/id6468484582)

This block puzzle game offers a relaxing way to train your brain and increase IQ. Inspired by classic block games, it features two modes and offline play. Easy to learn but challenging to master, it provides hours of engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Block puzzle gameplay, Two modes: Endless and Levels, Offline play, Unlockable puzzles, Brain training, Easy to play, hard to master

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive + 100 banknotes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 Banknotes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 290 Banknotes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Good Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads + 6 lifes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Banknotes | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Easy to get addicted to
- 👍 Fantastic fun
- 👍 Keeps me interested
- 👍 Smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't pay after downloading offer
- 🐛 Didn't receive rewards for beating level 30
- 💸 Ad-driven, too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Misleading ads showing non-existent gameplay
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate blocks


### Block Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzles/id6478143720)

Engage your mind with a classic block puzzle game. Drag and drop shapes to clear lines, train your brain, and compete globally. Enjoy offline play with a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Classic block puzzle gameplay, Clean and neat UI design, Brain training and IQ boost, Global leaderboard competition, Mindful relaxation, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Merge Beginner Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Rotate Blocks | $5.99 | one-time |
| Merge Intermediate Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Rotate Blocks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boom Blocks free?

Boom Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Puzzles free?

Block Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boom Blocks or Block Puzzles?

Boom Blocks is rated higher. Boom Blocks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Block Puzzles averages 4.8 from 66 ratings.

### Do Boom Blocks or Block Puzzles have ads?

Both Boom Blocks and Block Puzzles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boom Blocks or Block Puzzles?

Boom Blocks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Block Puzzles fortnightly. Most recently, Boom Blocks was updated on November 7, 2026 and Block Puzzles on November 4, 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.*