# Block Smash Journey vs Block Smash!

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.

Both are free to download. Block Smash Journey sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Block Smash! asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Smash Journey | Block Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (704 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-smash-journey/id6475708097/reviews)** | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-smash/id6503021113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **704** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 274 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumi Plays](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805445986) | [Rory Buckley](https://appshunter.io/developer/490849322) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Smash Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-smash-journey/id6475708097)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundles | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundles | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundles | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great art and animation
- 👍 Awesome and fun
- 👍 Easy and intuitive interface
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Strategic and well-put-together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Revive feature doesn't work as expected
- 🎶 Relaxing music is too sad
- 🐛 Blocks you out when a block doesn't fit
- 🔍 Can't see current level in Classic mode
- 🔍 Game is different from ads

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ad-free option
- Ability to change block directions like Tetris


### Block Smash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-smash/id6503021113)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*