Comparison

Block Smash Journey vs Block Smash!

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

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About

Block Smash Journey

Engage in a classic block puzzle game with hundreds of levels. Strategically arrange and clear blocks to achieve high scores in various modes. Enjoy timeless gameplay with intuitive controls and no time limits.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of meticulously designed levels
  • Intuitive drag and drop controls
  • Clear rows and columns to make space
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Adventure)
  • No Wi-Fi, account, or time limits
  • Daily updated levels and adventures
Features
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Get ready for a classic puzzle experience that will captivate players of all ages and genders with Block Smash journey! Immerse yourself in the addictive world of block puzzles and indulge your love for timeless gameplay. Challenge your mind with hundreds of meticulously designed levels, where you strategically arrange and clear blocks to achieve high scores. With its intuitive controls and familiar mechanics, Block Smash is the perfect game for Classic block enthusiasts and fans of Classic Puzzle games. Embark on a journey of timeless fun and excitement. From the relaxing Timeless Classic mode to the adrenaline-pumping Adventure Mode, there's a game mode for every player! How to play: - Drag and drop the blocks onto the game board to create complete rows or columns - When a row or column is filled with blocks, it will be cleared, making room for more blocks - Plan your moves wisely to avoid filling up the board too quickly. Think ahead and strategically place blocks to create opportunities for clearing multiple lines at once - Aim for high scores by clearing multiple lines in a single move. The more lines you clear, the higher your score will be Block smash Features: - A captivating and addictive block puzzle experience - Hundreds of meticulously designed levels to test your skills - No Wifi. No Account is needed. No Time Limit - New levels and adventures updated daily - Intuitive controls and familiar mechanics for a seamless gaming experience - Charming visuals and nostalgic sound effects that will transport you back to the golden age of gaming Download Block Smash Journey now and experience the joy of classic block puzzling!

About

Block Smash!

Engage in a unique puzzle experience by matching blocks of the same color to clear the grid and score points. Challenge yourself in endless mode or complete levels by collecting gems.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more same-colored blocks
  • Clear whole lines for bonus points
  • Classic endless game mode
  • Levels mode with gem collection objectives
  • Challenge high scores
Features
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Experience and enjoy matching blocks & challenging your block puzzle skills. Block Smash offers a unique puzzle gaming experience: with elements of block sudoko and classic match 3 game rules fused together with are own puzzle passion and ideas! Game Rules: Match together 3 or more blocks of the same color to clear them from the grid & score points. Score more points and clear more grid space by completing whole lines (any color). Features: • Classic (endless) game mode. Match and clear as many blocks as you can from the grid before you run out of space. Challenge yourself and beat your best score! • Levels game mode. Clear the blocks from the grid & collect the required number of gems to clear each level!

Screenshots

Block Smash Journey4 screens
Block Smash!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Smash Journey at 4.7 against Block Smash!'s 4.1. Block Smash Journey also leads on ratings volume (704 vs 14). Block Smash!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and 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. Block Smash Journey sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Block Smash! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Smash Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Smash Journey has 704 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Smash Journey versus Block Smash!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Smash JourneyBlock Smash!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (704 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings704 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumi PlaysRory Buckley

Customer experience

Block Smash Journey

All ratings703 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative13.7%

Block Smash!

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Block Smash Journey

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Revive feature doesn't work as expected
  • Game is different from ads
  • Doesn't play in horizontal position on iPad

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ad-free option
  • Ability to change block directions like Tetris

Block Smash!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Block Smash Journey

One-time11
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Coin Pack 3$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Starter Bundles$3.99
  • Value Bundles$3.99
  • Extra Bundles$5.99
  • Coin Pack 4$5.99
  • Coin Pack 5$9.99
  • Ultra Bundles$19.99
  • Special Bundles$19.99
None

Block Smash!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Smash Journey free?
Block Smash Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Smash! free?
Block Smash! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Smash Journey or Block Smash!?
Block Smash Journey is rated higher. Block Smash Journey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 704 ratings, while Block Smash! averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Block Smash Journey or Block Smash! have ads?
Both Block Smash Journey and Block Smash! show ads.

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