Star Blast vs Pop Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star Blast
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.
- 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
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Tap. Pop. BLAST! Once you start, you just can't stop! Star Blast is the FREE block-popping puzzle that's secretly TWO games in one — chill with no-limit Classic, or go wild in 60-second Combo madness! SO SIMPLE, SO SATISFYING Just tap 2 or more blocks of the same colour to pop them. The bigger the group, the bigger the boom! TWO WAYS TO PLAY ▶ CLASSIC BLAST — No timer, no move limit. Just you, hundreds of handcrafted stages and that oh-so-satisfying pop. Think ahead, chain your clears, and smash your high score! ▶ COMBO RUSH — How many blocks can you blast in 60 seconds? Set off bombs, colour splash, magnets and more for screen-filling explosions. Fast, frantic and impossibly addictive! MORE TO LOVE • WEEKLY TOURNAMENTS — Climb the global leaderboard and prove you're the #1 blaster. • DAILY LUCKY SPIN — Spin every day for coins and powerful boosters. • ADORABLE CHARACTERS — Bright, juicy visuals and characters you'll want to squish. • PLAY ANYWHERE — Sign in to save your progress and continue on any device. • NO WI-FI? NO PROBLEM — Classic mode plays fully offline, anytime. Perfect for a quick 60-second break or a long, brain-teasing session. Pop the blocks, top the world, and feel the BLAST! Download FREE — your next obsession is just one tap away.
Pop Cat
An addictive puzzle game where you tap matching cat tiles to clear them. Train your brain and relax with over 1000 puzzles. No time limits, just blast cats to reach target scores.
- Tap matching cat tiles
- No time limit
- Reach target scores
- New bubble blocks with 5 cat styles
- Magic fish power-up
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Pop Cat from LinkDesks Inc. is an addictive pop cats puzzle game! Join millions now in the best pop cat game ever! Pop cats are designed for both kids & adults! Training your brain while relaxing in boring time! Enjoy this superior pop bubble cat game! Pop Cat! Cats are in a mess~~~~~ Blast them and win !!! ------------------------------------ Features of pop bubble puzzle cat game: - With all new experiences & design! - New Bubble Blocks - 5 Styles of Cats. How to play pop bubble puzzle cat game: - Tap two or more bubble blocks of the same cats! - There is no time limit! Reach the target points of the stage. - Magic fish can help you to change the color of cats. ----------------------- How to play pop bubble cat game: Very simple to play! Just tap! 4000 points in one stage: star of pop cat game. 5000 points in one stage: super star of pop cat game. 6000 points in one stage: super super star of pop cat game. More than millions of players & 1000+ puzzles are waiting for you in Pop Cat! Email: popcat@linkdesks.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pop Cat at none against Star Blast's shown. Star Blast's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Star Blast sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pop Cat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Star Blast against 4.5 for Pop Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 558 and 221 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Star Blast's written reviews are positive against 70% of Pop Cat's.
Star Blast ships an update every 9 days, Pop Cat every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Star Blast | Pop Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (558 ratings) | 4.5 (221 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 69.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 558 — better | 221 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StarRiver Co., Ltd. | Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Star Blast
Pop Cat
Bugs and requests
Star Blast
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
4 requests- 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 Cat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Star Blast
- Value Bundle$0.99
- Small Pack$0.99
- 1000 Silver Coins$0.99
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- Medium Pack$2.99
- Star Bundle$2.99
- 3300 Silver Coins$2.99
- Star Bundle3 variants$4.99
- 6000 Silver Coins$4.99
- Large Pack$4.99
- 28000 Silver Coins$19.99
- Royal Pack$19.99
Pop Cat
- 28 Gold Coins$0.99
- 24 Gold Coins$0.99
- 140 Gold Coins2 variants$4.99
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- 420 Gold Coins$9.99
- 320 Gold Coins$9.99
- 920 Gold Coins$19.99
- 720 Gold Coins$19.99
- 3050 Gold Coins$49.99
- 2400 Gold Coins$49.99
Questions
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