# Grunt Rush vs This is Blast!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: This is Blast! at 8.7K against Grunt Rush's 441. Grunt Rush's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 25%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grunt Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and This is Blast! 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 — 4.6 for Grunt Rush against 4.6 for This is Blast!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: This is Blast! has 8.7K ratings behind it against 441, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Grunt Rush's written reviews are positive against 25% of This is Blast!'s.

Grunt Rush ships an update every 2 weeks, This is Blast! every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grunt Rush | This is Blast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grunt-rush-battle-and-conquer/id6478955259/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-blast/id6738323233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 441 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.9% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 426 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Steer Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734593352) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Grunt Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grunt-rush-battle-and-conquer/id6478955259)

Lead your forces to victory in this tactical strategy game. Multiply your troops, conquer enemy territory, and upgrade your army through fast-paced battles. Enjoy strategic command and control with diverse maps and offline play.

**Highlights:** Strategic Command & Control, Multiplier Tiles & Army Growth, Raid & Conquer Enemy Bases, Upgrade Your Army, Diverse Maps & Challenges, Offline Play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle 2XE01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2XE02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2XE05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2XE06 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Pack 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2XE09 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth onboarding and intuitive controls
- 📱 Offline playability
- 🎨 Polished visuals and audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking in variety
- 🤔 Unoriginal and too similar to other games
- 🐛 Bugs and localization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss and save data issues
- Crashes and performance problems
- Calculation and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- More unique gameplay mechanics
- Diverse game modes and challenges
- Optional ad model for bonuses
- Incorporation of cultural/regional elements


### This is Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-blast/id6738323233)

Engage in a vibrant color-matching block shooter where you aim, tap, and blast matching colors. Overcome clever puzzles and tricky obstacles with explosive combos for a satisfying gameplay experience. Enjoy regular updates with new levels and seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Color-matching block shooter, Simple tap-to-aim mechanics, Explosive combos and chain reactions, Challenging puzzles with obstacles, Eye-catching visuals and smooth effects, Regular updates with new levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Product #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Product #2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer #11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer #6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer #5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Product #5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Offer #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 No ads
- 💡 Offline play
- 👍 Relaxing and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Inability to combine 3 blocks
- 🐛 Levels unable to be completed
- 🐛 Daily/weekly tasks not working
- 🐛 Leaderboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks not moving/clearing properly
- Game freezing/locking up
- Tutorial level not functioning
- Leagues not unlocking properly
- Daily/weekly tasks not updating

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off vibration
- More challenging levels
- Better progression system
- Ability to report bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grunt Rush free?

Grunt Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is This is Blast! free?

This is Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grunt Rush or This is Blast!?

This is Blast! is rated higher. Grunt Rush averages 4.6 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while This is Blast! averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Grunt Rush or This is Blast! have ads?

Both Grunt Rush and This is Blast! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grunt Rush or This is Blast!?

Grunt Rush ships an update every 2 weeks, and This is Blast! every 11 days. Most recently, Grunt Rush was updated on November 4, 2026 and This is Blast! on November 9, 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.*