# Cube Busters vs Block Star

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Busters at none against Block Star's shown. Cube Busters also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 626). Block Star's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Busters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block Star 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 — 4.8 for Cube Busters against 4.7 for Block Star. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Busters has 14K ratings behind it against 626, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Cube Busters's written reviews are positive against 57% of Block Star's.

Cube Busters ships an update weekly, Block Star every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Busters | Block Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-busters/id6737197130/reviews)** | [4.7 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-star-puzzle-adventure/id6747201329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 626 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 740 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spyke Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556254491) | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Busters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-busters/id6737197130)

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

**Highlights:** Animated characters with personality, Clan and ranking system, Offline play supported, Daily challenges, Live events and rewards, Row and column clearing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cube Busters 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 20 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and makes you think
- 👍 Improved version of Tetris

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manipulative coin system
- 💰 Too many coins required for second chances
- 💰 Game seems designed to push in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Falsely indicates being out of moves
- Requires payment to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Leaderboards and player stats
- Infinite levels


### Block Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-star-puzzle-adventure/id6747201329)

Engage in a vibrant block puzzle adventure where strategic placement clears rows and columns for satisfying combos. Enjoy a fresh and engaging experience with clever layouts and a smooth, unique design. Play at your own pace with endless challenges and rewarding gameplay.

**Highlights:** Place blocks to clear rows and columns, Achieve rewarding combos, Clever layouts and unique designs, Play at your own pace, Ad-free experience, Offline play supported

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Busters free?

Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Star free?

Block Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Busters or Block Star?

Cube Busters is rated higher. Cube Busters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Block Star averages 4.7 from 626 ratings.

### Do Cube Busters or Block Star have ads?

Block Star shows ads; Cube Busters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Busters or Block Star?

Cube Busters ships an update weekly, and Block Star every 5 days. Most recently, Cube Busters was updated on November 8, 2026 and Block Star on November 5, 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.*