Comparison

Star Blast vs FastMath

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

FastMath

Features
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FastMath turns mental math into a quick, satisfying game — for kids, teens and adults. PICK YOUR CHALLENGE • Classic — 60 seconds. Build combos for bonus time and score multipliers up to ×5. • Survival — 3 lives and a clock that shrinks as you get better. • Daily Challenge — a fresh puzzle set every day, the same for everyone your age. Keep your streak alive. • Practice — no timer. Drill any times table from 2× to 12×. EXACTLY THE MATH YOU WANT Turn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on or off. Puzzles adapt to your age and get harder as you improve, including missing-number puzzles like 7 × ? = 56. LEVEL UP Earn XP, unlock achievements and collect colourful themes. See your accuracy for each skill so you know what to practice next. FRIENDLY FOR EVERYONE • Players under 13 get a kid-safe experience: no ads, no online features, and purchases need a grown-up. • Teens and adults can compete on Game Center leaderboards. • Your progress stays on your device. No account needed. FREE, WITH OPTIONAL UPGRADES FastMath is free to play. Remove Ads ($0.99) or get Premium ($1.99) for every theme, mistake review and no ads. One-time purchases — no subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://uia9020.github.io/fastmath/privacy.html

Screenshots

Star Blast4 screens
FastMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Blast at every 9 days against FastMath's every 111 months. Star Blast also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Blast ships an update every 9 days, FastMath every 111 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Star Blast versus FastMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar BlastFastMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (558 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings558 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 111 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarRiver Co., Ltd.Upul Adikari

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

FastMath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Star Blast

One-time10
  • 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 Bundle$4.99
  • 6000 Silver Coins$4.99
  • Large Pack$4.99
  • Royal Pack$19.99
2 purchases

FastMath

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • FastMath Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Star Blast free?
Star Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastMath free?
FastMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Star Blast or FastMath have ads?
Both Star Blast and FastMath show ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Blast or FastMath?
Star Blast ships an update every 9 days, and FastMath every 111 months. Most recently, Star Blast was updated on November 1, 2026 and FastMath on October 8, 2026.

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