# Move the Block vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Blast！ at every 3 days against Move the Block's every 3 weeks. Block Blast！ also leads on ratings volume (2.8M vs 1.8K) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Move the Block sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block Blast！ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Move the Block against 4.9 for Block Blast！. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.8M ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Move the Block ships an update every 3 weeks, Block Blast！ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Move the Block | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-block-slide-puzzle/id994065259/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **2.8M** |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 212 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Move the Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-the-block-slide-puzzle/id994065259)

An addictive sliding block puzzle game where you must move the red block to the exit. Solve hundreds of levels with smooth animations and great sound effects. Utilize hints, reset, and undo buttons to master each challenge.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Hint system, Reset/Undo buttons, Smooth animation, Great sound effects, Play on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD FREE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mania Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special mix B Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7x7 Extreme Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6x6 Extreme Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 27 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 Hints | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Relaxing and brain-stimulating
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play
- 🔒 No timer or pressure
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 Ads can drain battery life
- 🔒 No option to pay for ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Ads sometimes fail to close properly
- Occasional freezing or glitching when using hints

**Requested features**

- Add a daily challenge mode
- Introduce a paid ad-free version
- Allow customization of block colors and sounds


### Block Blast！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Casual, #6 Top Free · Puzzle, #9 Top Free · Games, #68 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a strategic block-matching puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, crush colorful cubes, and aim for an endless high score. Enjoy casual yet challenging gameplay with satisfying visual effects.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle variety, Block puzzle matching, Endless high score system, Strategic drag and place gameplay, Adventure mode with progressive levels, Satisfying block crush effects

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 📱 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Blocks not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- More game modes and level variety
- Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
- Progression and rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Move the Block free?

Move the Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Move the Block or Block Blast！?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Move the Block averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Block Blast！ averages 4.9 from 2.8M ratings.

### Do Move the Block or Block Blast！ have ads?

Both Move the Block and Block Blast！ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Move the Block or Block Blast！?

Move the Block ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, Move the Block was updated on November 1, 2026 and Block Blast！ on November 13, 2026.

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