Block Blast! review
Drop blocks on an 8x8 grid and clear lines for combos
- Hungry Studio
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android
4.9 from 2.8M App Store ratings 1B+ Google Play downloads #5 in Games on the US App Store
Does it deserve #11?
Is Block Blast! worth it?
It depends on what you need. Block Blast! scores 7.3/10 and ranks #11 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for commuters who want a quick, offline block puzzle for spare minutes. Skip it if you have little patience for ads between rounds. Price: Free with ads; optional App Store subscriptions from $4.99 a week.
The verdict
Block Blast! is the block puzzle that has dominated download charts, and it's easy to see why. You drag shapes onto an 8x8 grid, clear full rows and columns, and chase combos for a high score, with an Adventure mode and daily puzzles for variety. It works offline. The free version leans on ads, though, and Apple Arcade subscribers can get an ad-free edition instead.
- 8x8 block-placing puzzles
- Endless high-score mode
- Adventure mode levels
- Daily puzzle challenges
- Offline play
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Claw Machine Surprise event with a mystery level to unlock
- Sep 2026Block Blast!+ joins Apple Arcade with no ads or in-app purchases
- May 2026Wins a Webby People's Voice Award
Privacy 5.6/10
App Store label: identifiers and usage data may be used to track you; user content, identifiers, usage data and diagnostics may be linked to your identity.
What we like
- Learn it in seconds, with real strategy in combos
- Plays offline, no Wi-Fi needed
- Short rounds fit any spare minute
What could be better
- Ads interrupt the free version
- Weekly subscription pricing is steep
- Thin on depth beyond chasing scores
Commuters who want a quick, offline block puzzle for spare minutes
you have little patience for ads between rounds
Questions about Block Blast!
Is Block Blast! worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Block Blast! scores 7.3/10 and ranks #11 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for commuters who want a quick, offline block puzzle for spare minutes. Skip it if you have little patience for ads between rounds. Price: Free with ads; optional App Store subscriptions from $4.99 a week.
Is Block Blast free?
Yes, it's free with ads. The App Store also lists optional subscriptions from $4.99 a week, and an ad-free Block Blast!+ is on Apple Arcade.
Can you play Block Blast offline?
Yes. The developer says no Wi-Fi is needed, so it works on the subway or in the car.
Is Block Blast kid-friendly?
Google Play rates it Everyone. The App Store rates it 13+, citing infrequent simulated gambling and sexual content, and notes that it contains ads.
What are the best alternatives to Block Blast!?
The closest alternatives are Candy Crush Saga, Sudoku.com and Royal Match. See all of them ranked on our Block Blast! alternatives page.
Where does Block Blast! rank?
Block Blast! ranks #11 of 12 in our Puzzle & Word Games ranking, with an overall score of 7.3 out of 10.