Comparison

Pop Blocks 3D! vs Crystal Dig

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

Head to head
About

Pop Blocks 3D!

Experience a vibrant puzzle game where you strategically send blocks from multiple directions to match and blast them. Advance through challenging levels, utilize power-ups, and aim for high scores with exciting chain reactions.

Highlights
  • Send blocks from multiple directions
  • Match and blast same-colored blocks
  • Create chain reactions and combos
  • Progress through challenging levels
  • Utilize special power-ups
Features
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Dive into the colorful and exhilarating world of Pop Blocks 3D! This dynamic puzzle game brings a fresh twist to classic block-matching fun. Unlike traditional puzzle games, Pop Blocks allows you to send blocks from multiple directions, challenging your strategic thinking and quick reflexes. Send Blocks: Propel blocks from all four directions to fill the grid. Match and Blast: Align three or more blocks of the same color to make them burst and earn points. Strategize: Plan your moves to create chain reactions and score big combos. Levels and Challenges: Progress through increasingly challenging levels with unique obstacles and goals. Power-Ups: Use special power-ups to clear the grid, blast entire rows, and more! Get ready to burst into action and test your puzzle-solving skills! Download Pop Blocks 3D now and start your colorful adventure!

About

Crystal Dig

Embark on an underground expedition combining classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure. Descend through handcrafted levels, battle geological bosses, and collect rare gems. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements in this crystal-themed puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Classic and Adventure game modes
  • 50 handcrafted adventure levels
  • 5 unique underground zones
  • Epic boss battles
  • Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, Undo
  • Gem collection with rarity tracking
  • 21 Game Center achievements
Features
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Embark on an expedition like no other! Crystal Dig: Gem Miner combines classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure that runs from Earth's crust to the frozen edge of the solar system. CLASSIC MODE Place blocks, clear lines, and chase your highest score. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging. Compete on the Game Center leaderboard! ADVENTURE MODE Dig through 400 handcrafted levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground layers. Tunnel from the Surface of Earth down to the Magma Core, then leave the planet behind and keep digging. EIGHT WORLDS TO EXPLORE - Earth - from the Surface down to the Magma Core - Mars - dust plains, iron sands and the Olympus Core - Venus - cloud decks, sulfur flats and crushing pressure deeps - Mercury - sun scar, crater deeps and a molten core - Europa - ice crust, slush layers and a hidden ocean - Titan - methane haze, hydrocarbon dunes and a cryo core - Miranda - verona cliffs, a fractured shell and a frozen core - Triton - nitrogen frost, diamond ice and Neptune's Anchor BOSS BATTLES 40 guardians stand between you and the depths, one at the end of every layer. Crack open the Crystal Geode, outsmart the Earth Snake, awaken an Ancient Fossil, confront the Magma Heart, and face whatever waits beneath each new world. SEASONAL EVENTS Every season brings a new look to the mine: Halloween in October, Autumn Harvest in November, Winter Holidays in December and New Year into January. Collect seasonal tokens as you clear lines and claim rewards along the event track. DAILY DEALS Check the store every day for a new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift. FEATURES - Two distinct game modes: Classic and Adventure - 400 adventure levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground zones - 40 epic boss battles, each with its own mechanic - A solar system map for travelling between worlds - Four seasonal events, each with its own look and a 25-step reward track - A new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift every day - Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, and Undo - Gem collection with rarity tracking - 28 Game Center achievements to unlock - Distinct visuals and atmosphere for every world - Full support for 7 languages Mine gems, clear lines, conquer legendary bosses, and become the ultimate Gem Hunter!

Screenshots

Pop Blocks 3D!4 screens
Crystal Dig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop Blocks 3D! at none against Crystal Dig's 7. Pop Blocks 3D! also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). Crystal Dig's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Crystal Dig sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Blocks 3D! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pop Blocks 3D! against 5.0 for Crystal Dig. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pop Blocks 3D! versus Crystal Dig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Blocks 3D!Crystal Dig
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETITaco Truck Games

Customer experience

Pop Blocks 3D!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crystal Dig

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pop Blocks 3D!

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Crystal Dig

One-time7
  • Handful of Crystals$0.99
  • Pouch of Crystals$2.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$3.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Sack of Crystals$4.99
  • Chest of Crystals$9.99
  • Vault of Crystals$19.99

Questions

Is Pop Blocks 3D! free?
Pop Blocks 3D! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crystal Dig free?
Crystal Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pop Blocks 3D! or Crystal Dig?
Pop Blocks 3D! and Crystal Dig are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Pop Blocks 3D! or Crystal Dig have ads?
Both Pop Blocks 3D! and Crystal Dig show ads.

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