Comparison

A New SameGame vs Popping Blocks

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

Head to head
About

A New SameGame

A puzzle game where players tap groups of adjoining same-colored blocks to clear them from the screen. Aim to achieve the highest score by clearing as much of the board as possible. Customize themes with your favorite emojis.

Highlights
  • Emoji theme customization
  • Block clearing gameplay
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Bonus for clearing all
  • Adjustable block size
  • Multiple play modes
Features
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This game is a clone of "SameGame" with more interesting feathers added. The rule is very simple, just tapping a group of adjoining blocks of the same items, and clear them from screen with the higher score as possible. Goal: clear the screen as possible as you can. Main Feathers 1, You can select and add the theme by input the emoji that you like. You can limit the theme by tap your favorite themes, or clear all for letting the theme appear randomly. 2, Sound On/Off 3, Undo, Redo function. 4, Bonus for clearing all. 5, Settings for you to select or add themes and change the block size or play mode. Notice: 1, Need internet environment. 2, When changed the size or play mode, please start a new game to reflect your options. Tapping the Score panel can restart the game.

About

Popping Blocks

Features
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Popping Blocks is a colorful block puzzle game built for quick breaks and long high-score sessions. Drag shapes onto the board, complete rows and columns, and clear as many blocks as possible before you run out of space. Every move matters: plan ahead, build combos, and use your power-ups at the right moment. FEATURES • Simple drag-and-drop block puzzle gameplay • Colorful themes with distinct visual styles • Daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time Game Center leaderboards • Combos and bonus points for efficient moves • Strategic power-ups to escape difficult situations • Ban Shapes menu to customize your random shape pool • Rewarded continue option when a run ends • Portrait gameplay designed for quick sessions POWER-UPS • Big Bomb: Clears a large area • Vertical Bomb: Clears a column • Horizontal Bomb: Clears a row • Change Shapes: Replaces your current shapes with three new ones Clear the board, improve your strategy, and challenge your best score.

Screenshots

A New SameGame4 screens
Popping Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Popping Blocks at none against A New SameGame's shown. Popping Blocks also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A New SameGame ships an update every 4 months, Popping Blocks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
A New SameGame versus Popping Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA New SameGamePopping Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAOBO Co.,LtdErdinc Alper

In-app purchases

None

A New SameGame

No in-app purchases

None

Popping Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A New SameGame free?
A New SameGame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popping Blocks free?
Popping Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A New SameGame or Popping Blocks have ads?
A New SameGame shows ads; Popping Blocks does not.
Which is updated more often, A New SameGame or Popping Blocks?
A New SameGame ships an update every 4 months, and Popping Blocks every 4 days. Most recently, A New SameGame was updated on October 24, 2026 and Popping Blocks on October 12, 2026.

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