Comparison

Crystal Balls vs Blast Align

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

Head to head
About

Crystal Balls

A captivating match-3 puzzle game where players strategically drop colored balls to create explosive matches. Advance through levels by clearing balls horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, utilizing special power-up balls to achieve objectives.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more colored balls
  • Strategic ball dropping
  • Explosive ball combinations
  • Special power-up balls
  • Classic and adventure modes
  • Level completion meters
Features
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Crystal Balls is a simple and addicting match 3 puzzle game, where you have to drop down a moving ball to make it match with other balls of the same color. The ball will travel the board from side to side before falling into the first column unless you click first. The balls explodes when you combine 3 or more balls of the same color. You have to be agile as the ball moves faster in advanced levels. Combine 3 or balls with the same color horizontally, vertically or diagonally and clear them. Complete each level by filling the right meter. You have special balls that will help you complete the level: -Multiplier X4 Ball: Match and multiply your points by 4. -Multiplier X6 Ball: Match and multiply your points by 6. -Bomb Ball: Clear an entire column. -Side Ball: Clear an entire row. -Mine Ball: Clear balls around regardless of color. -Fury Ball: Match and clear all the balls of the same color. -Clock Ball: Match and slow down temporally the speed. There are 2 different modes to play the game: classic & adventure. Have Fun!!

About

Blast Align

Features
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Blast Align is a colorful and strategic puzzle game where players solve vibrant challenges by aligning cubes and triggering explosive matches. With smooth drag-and-release controls, dynamic grids, and satisfying effects, Blast Align offers endless fun for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. How to Play: Slide rows or columns to align three or more matching cubes and trigger blasts. Clear attachments like chains, ice, or boxes by matching neighboring cubes. Use special TNT items to clear rows, columns, or entire sections of the grid! Features: Strategic Gameplay: Plan your moves carefully to meet level objectives and earn high scores. Special Items: Activate row- and column-blasting TNT to clear large sections and create space. Dynamic Levels: Each level brings new grid layouts, objectives, and challenges to keep you engaged. Vibrant Design: Play in a colorful, cartoonish world filled with juicy animations and rewarding effects. Endless Replayability: Tackle tougher challenges, earn star ratings, and achieve leaderboard dominance. Ready to align and blast? Download Blast Align today and dive into a world of exciting puzzles, dynamic strategies, and explosive fun!

Screenshots

Crystal Balls4 screens
Blast Align4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blast Align at none against Crystal Balls's 1. Blast Align also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months). Crystal Balls's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price and device support 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. Crystal Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blast Align asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crystal Balls ships an update every 22 months, Blast Align weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crystal Balls versus Blast Align: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystal BallsBlast Align
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatias IniBugFix Games Entertainment

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crystal Balls

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Blast Align

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crystal Balls free?
Crystal Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blast Align free?
Blast Align is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crystal Balls or Blast Align have ads?
Blast Align shows ads; Crystal Balls does not.
Which is updated more often, Crystal Balls or Blast Align?
Crystal Balls ships an update every 22 months, and Blast Align weekly. Most recently, Crystal Balls was updated on October 5, 2026 and Blast Align on September 29, 2026.

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