# Thread the Bolt vs Block Shooter Blast

The clearest difference is rating: Thread the Bolt at 4.1 against Block Shooter Blast's 1.0. Thread the Bolt also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (100 vs 4). Block Shooter Blast's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Thread the Bolt holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread the Bolt has 100 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Thread the Bolt's written reviews are positive against 0% of Block Shooter Blast's.

Thread the Bolt ships an update fortnightly, Block Shooter Blast weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread the Bolt | Block Shooter Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-the-bolt/id6760549827/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-shooter-blast/id6761798377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAHMAN BIN ADEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177342882) | [Quan Lam Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888136734) |

## What reviewers say

### Thread the Bolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-the-bolt/id6760549827)

A strategic puzzle game where players must fit colored blocks into a designated area. Blocks can only be cleared when placed under a matching colored nut, requiring careful planning and color matching to solve each level.

**Highlights:** Color-matching block placement, Strategic move planning, Limited space management, Board clearing puzzles, Precision fitting challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Shooter Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-shooter-blast/id6761798377)

Engage in a strategic tower defense match-elimination game. Use numbered blocks as turrets to fire at matching colored blocks above, with each shot eliminating only the lowest visible block in a column. Plan your moves carefully to manage limited ammo and create satisfying combo chains.

**Highlights:** Numbered block ammunition system, Precise turret-style firing, Strategic ammo management, Dynamic battlefield adjustments, Combo chain eliminations, Neon visuals and satisfying feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread the Bolt free?

Thread the Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Shooter Blast free?

Block Shooter Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thread the Bolt or Block Shooter Blast?

Thread the Bolt is rated higher. Thread the Bolt averages 4.1 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Block Shooter Blast averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Thread the Bolt or Block Shooter Blast have ads?

Both Thread the Bolt and Block Shooter Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thread the Bolt or Block Shooter Blast?

Thread the Bolt ships an update fortnightly, and Block Shooter Blast weekly. Most recently, Thread the Bolt was updated on October 24, 2026 and Block Shooter Blast on October 24, 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.*