# This is Blast! vs Color Knitzy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Color Knitzy at every 3 days against This is Blast!'s every 11 days. Color Knitzy also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. This is Blast! sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Color Knitzy sells 21 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 This is Blast! against 4.7 for Color Knitzy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 6.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of This is Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Color Knitzy's.

This is Blast! ships an update every 11 days, Color Knitzy every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | This is Blast! | Color Knitzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-blast/id6738323233/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-knitzy/id6745220785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 6.3K |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **37.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [FUNFINITY PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637603996) |

## 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


### Color Knitzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-knitzy/id6745220785)

Untangle colorful knots by selecting matching spools. This game offers hundreds of challenging levels with bright visuals and relaxing, untimed gameplay. Enjoy a soothing experience with smooth animations and satisfying sound effects.

**Highlights:** Untangle colorful knots, Hundreds of challenging levels, Bright and colorful visuals, Relaxing, untimed gameplay, Smooth animations, Satisfying sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Golds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle fake | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pile Of Golds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Thread Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle Fake | $12.99 | one-time |
| Heap Of Golds | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag Of Golds | $29.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle fake | $29.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle fake | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Big Bag Of Golds | $59.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle fake | $79.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Golds | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Reasonable ad and purchase options
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent life/resource generation
- 💰 Perceived predatory monetization tactics
- 🔍 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Life/resource countdown not accurately timed
- Exiting the game penalizes the player

**Requested features**

- Skip option for repetitive tasks
- Option to watch ads for power-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This is Blast! free?

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

### Is Color Knitzy free?

Color Knitzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, This is Blast! or Color Knitzy?

Color Knitzy is rated higher. This is Blast! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Color Knitzy averages 4.7 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do This is Blast! or Color Knitzy have ads?

Both This is Blast! and Color Knitzy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, This is Blast! or Color Knitzy?

This is Blast! ships an update every 11 days, and Color Knitzy every 3 days. Most recently, This is Blast! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Color Knitzy on October 31, 2026.

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