# Block Candy Jam! vs Photo Start

Block Candy Jam! and Photo Start both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Photo Start's written reviews are positive against 59% of Block Candy Jam!'s. Photo Start also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Block Candy Jam!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Candy Jam! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Photo Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Candy Jam! has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Block Candy Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Start's.

Block Candy Jam! ships an update every 8 days, Photo Start every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Candy Jam! | Photo Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-candy-jam/id6744118635/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-start-first-player/id6754724335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 269 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stormborn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698445266) | [Michael Meckler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327175206) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Candy Jam!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-candy-jam/id6744118635)

Engage your mind with a vibrant logic puzzle adventure. Slide colorful candy blocks to their matching doors, strategizing each move to overcome obstacles and clear levels. This brain-training game offers intuitive controls and delightful visuals for a challenging yet satisfying experience.

**Highlights:** Slide candy blocks to matching doors, Brain-training logic puzzles, Strategic obstacle avoidance, Intuitive sliding controls, Colorful candy block visuals, Increasingly complex levels

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $52.90 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🤔 Stress relieving
- 🤓 Keeps mind sharp
- 🎮 Fun and simple
- 💯 Great challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Ads too frequent
- ⏱️ Levels too short
- 🤕 Unplayable due to time limits and ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not working properly
- Buttons not functioning

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- More time for levels


### Photo Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-start-first-player/id6754724335)

Effortlessly select a starting player for board game nights. Simply scan the room and let the app randomly choose from 2 to 20 participants without dice or manual input.

**Highlights:** Random player selection, Supports 2-20 players, Room scanning technology, No dice or manual input needed, Fair and unambiguous selection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Candy Jam! free?

Block Candy Jam! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Start free?

Photo Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Candy Jam! or Photo Start?

Photo Start is rated higher. Block Candy Jam! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Photo Start averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Block Candy Jam! or Photo Start have ads?

Block Candy Jam! shows ads; Photo Start does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block Candy Jam! or Photo Start?

Block Candy Jam! ships an update every 8 days, and Photo Start every 6 weeks. Most recently, Block Candy Jam! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Photo Start on October 15, 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.*