# This is Blast! vs Hole Busters 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Hole Busters 3D at 4.9 against This is Blast!'s 4.6. Hole Busters 3D also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 25%) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. This is Blast! sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Hole Busters 3D sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hole Busters 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 18K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of This is Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Hole Busters 3D's.

This is Blast! ships an update every 11 days, Hole Busters 3D weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | This is Blast! | Hole Busters 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-blast/id6738323233/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-busters-3d/id6740718591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **38.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 384 MB | 802 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [FUNSEA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895255203) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 and blast blocks of the same color. Enjoy simple controls, challenging puzzles, and explosive combos. This game offers endless fun with regular updates and seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Color-matching block shooter, Simple aim and shoot 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 (25)**

| 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 |
| Offer #7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Product #5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lives Refill bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Play on Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Product #6 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer #4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Product #11 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Product #12 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Offer #9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| XLarge Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXLarge Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Epic pack | $99.99 | 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


### Hole Busters 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-busters-3d/id6740718591)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Casual, #65 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #191 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Control a powerful black hole to swallow objects in various themed environments. Grow your black hole by devouring more items to overcome challenges. This game offers a relaxing yet brain-exercising experience with strategic puzzle-solving.

**Highlights:** Control a powerful black hole, Shuttle through different theme maps, Rationally arrange swallowing order, Black hole grows larger with each swallow, Richer theme maps and models, Upgrade your black hole indefinitely, Excellent physics and graphics

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoinBundle1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| BeginnerBundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Merge Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Merge Bundle Silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silver Treasure Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hole Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| MasterBundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| MegaBundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle4 | $27.99 | one-time |
| GiantBundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| UltraBundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| LegendaryBundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 💡 Innovative mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in certain levels
- 🔍 Difficulty in reaching suspended items

**Reported bugs**

- Items suspended too high to collect in levels 198, 434, and 906
- Impossible to progress in level 198 due to suspended items

**Requested features**

- Fix level 198 glitch
- Fix level 434 bug
- Fix level 906 suspended items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This is Blast! free?

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

### Is Hole Busters 3D free?

Hole Busters 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, This is Blast! or Hole Busters 3D?

Hole Busters 3D is rated higher. This is Blast! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Hole Busters 3D averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do This is Blast! or Hole Busters 3D have ads?

Both This is Blast! and Hole Busters 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, This is Blast! or Hole Busters 3D?

This is Blast! ships an update every 11 days, and Hole Busters 3D weekly. Most recently, This is Blast! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hole Busters 3D on October 31, 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.*