# BugsCrush vs BlockPop

The clearest difference is ads: BugsCrush at none against BlockPop's shown. BugsCrush also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). BlockPop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 39 months). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BugsCrush against 5.0 for BlockPop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

BugsCrush ships an update every 39 months, BlockPop weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BugsCrush | BlockPop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugscrush/id910271902/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockpop-puzzle-games/id6761266544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 41 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Engel Alipio](https://appshunter.io/developer/850630006) | [FORWARD SILVER LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646367039) |

## What reviewers say

### BugsCrush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugscrush/id910271902)

Engage in a bug-crushing puzzle game with new random boards and exciting music. Features include a combo multiplier leaderboard and a remaining moves indicator for strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Random boards, New music, Combo multiplier leaderboard, Remaining moves indicator, Resolved idle animation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlockPop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockpop-puzzle-games/id6761266544)

A satisfying puzzle game where you drag colorful blocks onto a board. Fill complete rows and columns to clear them and keep the game going. Enjoy endless challenging fun.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop colorful blocks, Clear complete rows and columns, Keep the board alive, Satisfying puzzle gameplay, Endless challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BugsCrush free?

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

### Is BlockPop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BugsCrush or BlockPop?

BugsCrush and BlockPop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do BugsCrush or BlockPop have ads?

BlockPop shows ads; BugsCrush does not.

### Which is updated more often, BugsCrush or BlockPop?

BugsCrush ships an update every 39 months, and BlockPop weekly. Most recently, BugsCrush was updated on November 1, 2026 and BlockPop on October 31, 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.*
