Comparison

This is Blast! vs Mischief Runner

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

Head to head
About

This is Blast!

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
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Dive into This is Blast!, the ultimate color-matching block shooter! Line up your shots, tap to aim, and blast away blocks of matching colors. With simple controls and challenging levels, it’s a game that’s easy to pick up and hard to put down. From the very first level, This is Blast is easy to pick up but hard to put down. Simply aim, shoot, and watch the tiles merge and burst in spectacular fashion. The deeper you go, the more clever puzzles and tricky obstacles you’ll encounter, making every win feel rewarding and every session fresh. Features You’ll Love - Simple and fun mechanics: easy to learn, endlessly satisfying to master - Explosive combos and chain reactions that clear the board in one move - Challenging puzzles with creative layouts and obstacles - Eye-catching visuals and smooth effects for a premium gameplay feel - Regular updates with new levels and exciting seasonal events A Game for Every Mood Whether you want to relax after a long day, challenge your brain with clever puzzles, or chase the thrill of big combos, This is Blast adapts to your style of play. Quick sessions are perfect for short breaks, while longer sessions will keep you hooked as you climb the leaderboard. Endless Fun, Always Fresh With hundreds of levels and frequent updates, there’s always something new to discover. Unlock boosters, master powerful strategies, and come back every week for fresh challenges. Download This is Blast today and experience the most explosive puzzle fun on the App Store

About

Mischief Runner

Embark on a humorous market chase as a mischievous child evading their parent. Dodge obstacles, collect treats, and use power-ups to outrun your pursuer in this vibrant endless runner.

Highlights
  • Character selection (boy/girl)
  • Dash through busy market streets
  • Collect ice-lollies and power-ups
  • Use gadgets for enhanced abilities
  • Bright visuals and colorful environments
  • Beat high scores and challenge friends
Features
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Get ready for a hilarious market chase in Mischief Runner! Join a mischievous boy or girl on a thrilling run through a bustling marketplace — with mom hot on your heels! Dodge speeding cars, food carts, and tricky obstacles as you collect colorful ice-lollies and powerful power-ups to boost your escape. Inspired by the fast-paced fun of endless runners like Subway Surfers, Mischief Runner brings a fresh twist with playful humor, vibrant market vibes, and endless excitement. Features: Choose your character – boy or girl on the run! Dash through busy market streets full of unique obstacles. Collect ice-lollies and unlock awesome power-ups. Use gadgets to jump higher, dash faster, or phase through hurdles! Bright visuals and colorful environments full of fun. Beat your high score and challenge your friends. Whether you're dodging a flying fruit cart or sliding under a truck, Mischief Runner will keep your heart racing and your thumbs moving. How far can you run before mom catches up? Run smart, run fast – and don’t get caught!

Screenshots

This is Blast!4 screens
Mischief Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mischief Runner at none against This is Blast!'s 26. Mischief Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). This is Blast!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. This is Blast! sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Mischief Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mischief Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: This is Blast! has 8.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

This is Blast! ships an update every 9 days, Mischief Runner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
This is Blast! versus Mischief Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThis is Blast!Mischief Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.5K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size371 MB430 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVoodooRavil Sookhoo

Customer experience

This is Blast!

All ratings8,486 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral18.6%
Negative55.9%

Mischief Runner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

This is Blast!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to turn off vibration
  • More challenging levels
  • Better progression system
  • Ability to report bugs

Mischief Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

25 purchases

This is Blast!

One-time25
  • Special Product #1$0.99
  • Small Pack$1.99
  • Special Product #2$2.99
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  • Offer #11$4.99
  • Offer #6$4.99
  • Offer #5$4.99
  • Offer #7$4.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • Medium Pack$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Special Product #5$8.99
  • Lives Refill bundle$9.99
  • Offer #3$9.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Play on Bundle$9.99
  • Special Product #6$10.99
  • Large Pack$14.99
  • Offer #4$14.99
  • Special Product #11$16.99
  • Special Product #12$17.99
  • Offer #9$19.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • XLarge Pack$29.99
  • XXLarge Pack$49.99
  • Epic pack$99.99
None

Mischief Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is This is Blast! free?
This is Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mischief Runner free?
Mischief Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, This is Blast! or Mischief Runner?
Mischief Runner is rated higher. This is Blast! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Mischief Runner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do This is Blast! or Mischief Runner have ads?
This is Blast! shows ads; Mischief Runner does not.
Which is updated more often, This is Blast! or Mischief Runner?
This is Blast! ships an update every 9 days, and Mischief Runner every 2 months. Most recently, This is Blast! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mischief Runner on October 2, 2026.

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