# PopStar! vs Block Puzzle Star Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Block Puzzle Star Plus at 4.5 against PopStar!'s 3.8. Block Puzzle Star Plus also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 31). PopStar!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Block Puzzle Star Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle Star Plus has 4.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of PopStar!'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Block Puzzle Star Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PopStar! ships an update monthly, Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PopStar! | Block Puzzle Star Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar-hd/id870110848/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [崇林 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/527637755) | [鸿鸣 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/689634185) |

## What reviewers say

### PopStar!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar-hd/id870110848)

Tap adjacent stars of the same color to clear them and achieve target scores. Strategize to clear as many stars as possible for bonuses and coins. Enjoy a visually appealing puzzle experience with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Tap adjacent same-colored stars, No time limit, Stage-based target scores, Bonus points for clearing all stars, Auto-save progress, Beautiful star graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Requires strategy and thinking
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-free experience
- ⏱️ Perfect for passing time
- 🎨 Beautiful colors and visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💾 Game doesn't save progress when stopped
- ⚙️ Settings don't persist between sessions
- 🔗 Ads force redirect to app store
- 👶 Some inappropriate ad content

**Reported bugs**

- Score not saved when game is stopped
- Level progress not saved
- Settings reset on app restart
- Incorrect score calculation
- Game restarts from beginning when interrupted

**Requested features**

- Save game progress option
- Paid ad-free version
- Ability to redo/retry puzzles
- Different scoring system
- Fewer ads between turns


### Block Puzzle Star Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-star-plus/id1059376267)

This app offers a collection of classic endless match-3 puzzle games. Players can tap, drag, or move blocks to create matches and achieve high scores. It's designed for those who enjoy challenging puzzle gameplay.

**Highlights:** Classic endless match-3 puzzles, Tap, drag, or move blocks, Score challenges, Multiple puzzle types in one, Intuitive controls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Good exercise for the brain
- 🚀 Addictive and mind-consuming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🚫 Inability to earn coins or progress

**Reported bugs**

- One square gets stuck, preventing progress
- Game turns off other media while playing
- Confusing in-app purchase options

**Requested features**

- Earn coins for consistent wins
- Provision to move forward instead of restarting
- Option to turn off music and sound effects
- Undo button for mistakes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PopStar! free?

PopStar! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Puzzle Star Plus free?

Block Puzzle Star Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PopStar! or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

Block Puzzle Star Plus is rated higher. PopStar! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Block Puzzle Star Plus averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do PopStar! or Block Puzzle Star Plus have ads?

Block Puzzle Star Plus shows ads; PopStar! does not.

### Which is updated more often, PopStar! or Block Puzzle Star Plus?

PopStar! ships an update monthly, and Block Puzzle Star Plus every 2 months. Most recently, PopStar! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Block Puzzle Star Plus on November 6, 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.*