# Wood Away vs Reef Bloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reef Bloom at 100% against Wood Away's 22%. Reef Bloom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Wood Away's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wood Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Reef Bloom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reef Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wood Away has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Wood Away's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reef Bloom's.

Wood Away ships an update every 8 days, Reef Bloom every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wood Away | Reef Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wood-away/id6742448856/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-bloom/id6809200807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zego Global Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637372610) | [Defenestration Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808655472) |

## What reviewers say

### Wood Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wood-away/id6742448856)

Engage in a colorful block puzzle adventure that tests your logic and reflexes. Strategically move blocks to matching gates within a time limit, utilizing power-ups to overcome challenges. Enjoy hundreds of unique levels with satisfying visuals and sounds.

**Highlights:** Color block away gameplay, Solve color block puzzles, Unlock new challenges, Use items wisely, Hundreds of unique levels, Beautiful & engaging graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lose Offer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Wooden Pass Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle 3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 🤗 Reasonable timer
- 🧠 Exercises the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Insufficient time for some levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 Slow life replenishment
- 🤬 Levels are unsolvable without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with different block sizes than shown in tutorials
- Inconsistent level difficulty

**Requested features**

- Optional timer
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Progress tracking


### Reef Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-bloom/id6809200807)

Cultivate a vibrant underwater ecosystem by planting coral and nurturing diverse fish species. Explore three distinct biomes, learn about marine life, and enjoy a relaxing, progression-based experience with no failure states or timers.

**Highlights:** Grow and expand coral colonies, Hatch and observe diverse fish species, Explore three unique biomes, Learn about marine life with Ocean Journal, No failure state or timers, Day and night cycle with growing reef, Seasonal events and daily rewards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35 Pearls | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wood Away free?

Wood Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reef Bloom free?

Reef Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wood Away or Reef Bloom?

Reef Bloom is rated higher. Wood Away averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Reef Bloom averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wood Away or Reef Bloom have ads?

Wood Away shows ads; Reef Bloom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wood Away or Reef Bloom?

Wood Away ships an update every 8 days, and Reef Bloom every 6 days. Most recently, Wood Away was updated on November 5, 2026 and Reef Bloom 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.*