# Block Smash! vs Brilliant Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Block Smash! at 5.0 against Brilliant Loop's 2.7. Block Smash! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Brilliant Loop's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Smash! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Brilliant Loop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Smash! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

Block Smash! ships an update every 3 days, Brilliant Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Smash! | Brilliant Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-smash-physics-puzzle/id6761988711/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-loop/id6762905957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 302 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kerim Sabuncugil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712118898) | [Batuhan UCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895070189) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Smash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-smash-physics-puzzle/id6761988711)

Guide a knight through a 3D puzzle adventure, clearing obstacles and making smart color choices to escape a pursuing dragon. Each level offers a thrilling race to safety with clever challenges and rewarding gameplay.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle adventure gameplay, Obstacle clearing mechanics, Color-based decision making, Dragon escape theme, Bright, colorful 3D visuals, Easy controls and smooth action

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Knight Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Royal Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Epic Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


### Brilliant Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-loop/id6762905957)

A relaxing puzzle game where players sort colored gems to reveal beautiful diamond art. The intuitive tap-to-sort mechanic makes it easy to learn, while progressively challenging levels offer strategic depth. Enjoy a calming and satisfying experience anytime.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-sort puzzle mechanic, Satisfying diamond art completion, Progressive difficulty, Calming gameplay, Strategic mastery

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Smash! free?

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

### Is Brilliant Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Smash! or Brilliant Loop?

Block Smash! is rated higher. Block Smash! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Brilliant Loop averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Block Smash! or Brilliant Loop have ads?

Both Block Smash! and Brilliant Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Smash! or Brilliant Loop?

Block Smash! ships an update every 3 days, and Brilliant Loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Smash! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Brilliant Loop on October 17, 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.*