First Run vs BLOBVOLVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Run
Embark on an interstellar journey with an astronaut collecting coins across diverse landscapes. Navigate challenges and transform collected coins into strategic assets for new opportunities.
- Interstellar odyssey
- Coin collection
- Traverse countries and cities
- Navigate unique challenges
- Transform coins into assets
- Explore diverse landscapes
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Embark on an exhilarating interstellar odyssey alongside Mr. First, Earth's esteemed chief astronaut, as he sets out on a legendary mission to a planet whispered to harbor an abundance of coins. Experience the anticipation building as Mr. First plants the flag, triggering a seismic event that transforms the terrain into a cascading shower of coins. Join the intrepid Mr. First in a swift and agile pursuit, traversing various countries and cities to collect every glittering coin in his path. Navigate through unique challenges and triumph over difficulties, making each destination a memorable chapter in this cosmic journey. As you accompany Mr. First, witness the captivating transformation of coins into strategic assets, unlocking new opportunities across diverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the unfolding saga of exploration and wonder, fueled by the simple joy of coin collection.
BLOBVOLVE
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Drop. Merge. Evolve. BLOBVOLVE is the cozy merge game where every match brings your blobs one step closer to something wonderful. THE CORE LOOP Drop matching blobs to merge them into bigger, stranger, cuter forms. Chain your merges together for bonus score, watch for Perfect Chains, and see how high you can climb before the jar fills up. 11 CHAINS, ENDLESS CREATURES Collect and evolve through 11 wildly different chains — from sparking Bolts and glittering Gems to spooky Halloween critters, frosty chills, cozy Plushies, and clanking Robots. Every chain has its own look, its own sounds, and its own jaw-dropping final form. Fill out your Dex one creature at a time. PLAY EVERY DAY Jump into the Daily Jar for a fresh puzzle and keep your streak alive — the longer you play, the bigger the rewards. Miss a day and your streak's at risk, so come back and protect it. PROGRESS THAT MATTERS • Mastery — level up each chain the more you play it • Journey — a long-term path of goals and unlocks • Season Pass — earn Goo and rewards as the season progresses • Ranks & Leaderboards — see how your best runs stack up against everyone else GOO, YOUR WAY Earn Goo just by playing, or grab a little extra by watching a quick ad. Spend it in the Locker to unlock new chains, or in the Shop for cosmetics and boosts — no pressure, no pay-to-win. SHOW IT OFF Landed a huge chain or evolved something amazing? Share a GIF or card straight from the game and show your friends what you built. Whether you've got thirty seconds or thirty minutes, BLOBVOLVE is built to be picked up, played, and enjoyed. Drop your first blob today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: First Run at none against BLOBVOLVE's shown. First Run also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BLOBVOLVE's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First Run ships an update every 5 days, BLOBVOLVE daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Run | BLOBVOLVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 398 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SOFT CONSTRUCT CJSC | Gurgen Arustamyan |
Bugs and requests
First Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Points/coins not being added to user's balance
- App crashing or freezing during gameplay
- Login issues or accounts being blocked
Requested features
3 requests- Improve point/coin tracking and crediting
- Optimize app performance to reduce crashes
- Adjust token swap rates to be more reasonable
BLOBVOLVE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
First Run
No in-app purchases
BLOBVOLVE
No in-app purchases









