Comparison

Bounce Blast 3D vs The Artisan

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

Head to head
About

Bounce Blast 3D

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you tap to launch colorful jelly blocks. Watch them crash through obstacles, transform into bouncing balls, and trigger satisfying chain reactions to clear hundreds of levels.

Highlights
  • Jelly blocks with realistic motion
  • Tunnels for block progression
  • Strategic blocker blocks
  • Physics-driven chain reactions
  • Hundreds of varied levels
  • Daily challenges
Features
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Bounce Blast combines color-based puzzle logic with satisfying physics reactions. Tap to move jelly blocks, watch them crash through obstacles, and bounce across the screen in a pinball-like frenzy! Gameplay Overview Each tap launches a block with weight and depth that matches its number. Clear paths, unlock tunnels, and trigger chain reactions as blocks crash and transform into bouncing balls that shatter everything on the board. Features Jelly Blocks: Soft, bouncy blocks with realistic motion and depth. Tunnels: Push blocks through tunnels that spawn new ones as you clear the front. Blockers: Hidden, locked, and question-mark blocks add puzzle strategy. Varied Levels: From simple grids to maze-like stages with shifting mechanics. Physics Reactions: Blocks break apart and rebound to create chain combos. Hundreds of Levels: Progress through easy starts to mind-bending challenges. Daily Challenges: Fresh levels every day to test your skills. Enjoy the perfect balance of logic and chaos — simple to play, endlessly satisfying to master.

About

The Artisan

A logic puzzle game where you restore shattered stained-glass windows in ancient temples. Use deduction to partition grids, following rules about stars, region sizes, and lead walls. Immerse yourself in a serene, visually stunning experience.

Highlights
  • Restore stained-glass windows
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Handcrafted campaign
  • Endless puzzle generation
  • Multiple grid dimensions
  • Smart hint system
  • Calming ambient sounds
Features
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Step into the shoes of a master glassmaker in The Artisan, a serene and visually stunning logic puzzle game. Your mission is to restore the sacred, shattered stained-glass windows of forgotten temples to let the light shine once again. Using deduction and logical reasoning, partition each grid into beautiful colored glass regions. Follow five simple rules to guide your craft: separate sparkling stars, match target region sizes, align lead walls, collect colored gems, and pave the grid with specific shapes. Key Features: - Story Campaign: Progress through 11 handcrafted levels, tracing your journey from apprentice to celestial artisan. - Infinite Mode: Generate endless logically solvable puzzles on demand with Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels. - Dynamic Glass Textures: Experience gorgeous, hand-blown stained-glass textures generated in real time as you paint. - Shop & Customization: Earn coins to unlock beautiful themes (Cathedral, Midnight, Forest) and collect unique avatars. - Global Leaderboards: Show off your puzzle-solving skills and compete with other players on the Weekly and All-Time rankings. - Smart Assistance: Get help when stuck with undo-compatible hints or request a new layout when needed. Restore the temples, master the logic, and become the Guardian of Light.

Screenshots

Bounce Blast 3D4 screens
The Artisan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Artisan at free against Bounce Blast 3D's free with in-app purchases. The Artisan also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 19%). Bounce Blast 3D's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Bounce Blast 3D sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and The Artisan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Artisan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bounce Blast 3D has 5.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Bounce Blast 3D's written reviews are positive against 31% of The Artisan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bounce Blast 3D ships an update every 4 days, The Artisan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bounce Blast 3D versus The Artisan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBounce Blast 3DThe Artisan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.5K ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews31.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.5K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size401 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoodooMichel Morcos

Customer experience

Bounce Blast 3D

All ratings5,462 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative65.0%

The Artisan

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative43.8%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Bounce Blast 3D

One-time14
  • Blocks Adventure Offer 3$0.99
  • Coin Pack1$1.99
  • Rare Deal$3.99
Show 11 more
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Small Bundle$5.99
  • Coin Pack2$7.99
  • No ADs$8.99
  • Bounce Pass$9.99
  • Paris Offer$9.99
  • Coin Pack3$12.99
  • Medium Bundle$12.99
  • Choose One Offer All$17.99
  • Big Bundle$26.99
2 purchases

The Artisan

One-time2
  • Booster Pack$0.99
  • No Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Bounce Blast 3D free?
Bounce Blast 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Artisan free?
The Artisan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bounce Blast 3D or The Artisan?
The Artisan is rated higher. Bounce Blast 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while The Artisan averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Bounce Blast 3D or The Artisan have ads?
Both Bounce Blast 3D and The Artisan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bounce Blast 3D or The Artisan?
Bounce Blast 3D ships an update every 4 days, and The Artisan every 3 days. Most recently, Bounce Blast 3D was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Artisan on October 19, 2026.

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