# Star Blast vs Bee Brilliant Blast

The clearest difference is ads: Bee Brilliant Blast at none against Star Blast's shown. Bee Brilliant Blast also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 76%). Star Blast's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). 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 Bee Brilliant Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bee Brilliant Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bee Brilliant Blast has 5K ratings behind it against 564, 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 92% of Bee Brilliant Blast's.

Star Blast ships an update every 9 days, Bee Brilliant Blast every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Blast | Bee Brilliant Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-blast-diamond-dash-blitz/id954199060/reviews) | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-brilliant-blast/id1159703497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 564 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [StarRiver Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563494178) | [Tactile Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/308973149) |

## 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


### Bee Brilliant Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-brilliant-blast/id1159703497)

Embark on a vibrant puzzle adventure in a world filled with singing bees and cheeky spiders. Blast colorful tiles, unleash powerful combos, and progress through hundreds of challenging levels. Discover new characters and enjoy a lifetime of bee puns in this addictive free game.

**Highlights:** Addictive tile-blasting gameplay, Hundreds of challenging levels, Multiple diverse game modes, Meet unique bee characters, Engaging puzzle mechanics, Lifetime supply of bee puns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| V.I.B. Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 😊 Cute and entertaining characters
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Challenging levels that keep you engaged

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to progress
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering as completed
- Boosters/power-ups not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Option to save progress and continue later
- Ability to earn more free lives/boosters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Blast free?

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

### Is Bee Brilliant Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Blast or Bee Brilliant Blast?

Bee Brilliant Blast is rated higher. Star Blast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while Bee Brilliant Blast averages 4.9 from 5K ratings.

### Do Star Blast or Bee Brilliant Blast have ads?

Star Blast shows ads; Bee Brilliant Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Blast or Bee Brilliant Blast?

Star Blast ships an update every 9 days, and Bee Brilliant Blast every 2 months. Most recently, Star Blast was updated on November 11, 2026 and Bee Brilliant Blast on November 11, 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.*