# Star Blast vs Pop Stone 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Blast at 76% against Pop Stone 2's 13%. Star Blast also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Pop Stone 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pop Stone 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Blast has 527 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Star Blast's written reviews are positive against 13% of Pop Stone 2's.

Star Blast ships an update every 9 days, Pop Stone 2 monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Blast | Pop Stone 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-blast-diamond-dash-blitz/id954199060/reviews)** | [3.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-stone-2/id1040340094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **527** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StarRiver Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563494178) | [振华 顾](https://appshunter.io/developer/571824314) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-blast-diamond-dash-blitz/id954199060)

Engage in a vibrant block-matching puzzle game with two exciting modes: BLAST and COMBO. Solve puzzles with no time limits or compete against the clock to achieve high scores and unlock new stages. Utilize various boosters to create explosive chain reactions.

**Highlights:** Tap two or more same-colored blocks, No time limit in BLAST mode, Target points to proceed, 60-second COMBO mode, Use boosters like bombs and color splash, Weekly global tournaments, Daily spin to win rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Silver Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3300 Silver Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Silver Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 💎 Reminds users of the original Diamond Dash game
- 🕹️ Relaxing and great for passing time
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of explanation on how to play the game
- 🔊 Annoying music and sound effects
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads after each level
- 🔁 Frustrating to have to restart from level 1

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or doesn't open for some users
- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Glitches in the scoring and progression system

**Requested features**

- Bring back the original Diamond Dash game
- Add more special events and challenges
- Provide an option to turn off hints and suggestions
- Implement a way to continue from where you left off


### Pop Stone 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-stone-2/id1040340094)

Tap to remove matching stones and clear the board. Achieve higher scores by eliminating more stones at once. Enjoy a classic puzzle experience with simple yet engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Tap to remove same-colored stones, Score higher by clearing more stones, Simple and addictive gameplay, Classic puzzle mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 COINS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 380 COINS | $7.99 | one-time |
| 780 COINS | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Blast free?

Star Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pop Stone 2 free?

Pop Stone 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Blast or Pop Stone 2?

Star Blast is rated higher. Star Blast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 527 ratings, while Pop Stone 2 averages 3.8 from 59 ratings.

### Do Star Blast or Pop Stone 2 have ads?

Star Blast shows ads; Pop Stone 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Blast or Pop Stone 2?

Star Blast ships an update every 9 days, and Pop Stone 2 monthly. Most recently, Star Blast was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pop Stone 2 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.*