# This is Blast! vs Pencil Loop!

This is Blast! and Pencil Loop! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Pencil Loop!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of This is Blast!'s. This is Blast!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 687). On price, rating, 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 Pencil Loop! 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 — 4.6 for This is Blast! against 4.7 for Pencil Loop!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: This is Blast! has 8.4K ratings behind it against 687, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of This is Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Pencil Loop!'s.

This is Blast! ships an update every 11 days, Pencil Loop! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | This is Blast! | Pencil Loop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-blast/id6738323233/reviews) | **[4.7 (687 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-loop/id6753226130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 687 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **39.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 369 MB | 496 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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


### Pencil Loop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-loop/id6753226130)

Engage in a relaxing art puzzle game where you guide pencil boxes through a loop to sharpen and color them. Reveal vibrant hidden images step by step with simple logic and satisfying animations. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels for a calming yet addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Sharpen and color pencil boxes, Reveal hidden colorful images, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Offline play, Simple one-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This is Blast! free?

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

### Is Pencil Loop! free?

Pencil Loop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, This is Blast! or Pencil Loop!?

Pencil Loop! is rated higher. This is Blast! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Pencil Loop! averages 4.7 from 687 ratings.

### Do This is Blast! or Pencil Loop! have ads?

Both This is Blast! and Pencil Loop! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, This is Blast! or Pencil Loop!?

This is Blast! ships an update every 11 days, and Pencil Loop! every 10 days. Most recently, This is Blast! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pencil Loop! on September 4, 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.*