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Head-to-head

Boom Stick vs Candy Block Puzzle Blitz

Boom Stick 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Tie
Candy Block Puzzle Blitz 4.5★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 65

Boom Stick offers more varied gameplay and customization, but Candy Block Puzzle Blitz is a more reliable choice if you prioritize a classic, relaxing puzzle experience and are willing to tolerate frequent ads.

Full reviews: Boom Stick · Candy Block Puzzle Blitz

Both Boom Stick and Candy Block Puzzle Blitz are free-to-play games with in-app purchases, and both suffer from excessive and intrusive advertising that significantly detracts from the user experience. While Boom Stick offers more dynamic gameplay with customization options, it is plagued by game-breaking ad issues and a lack of new content. Candy Block Puzzle Blitz provides a familiar block-puzzle experience, but its ads are equally disruptive, and some users report technical glitches.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Boom StickR2R3R5R11
Boom Stick Boom Stick is praised for its engaging and imaginative gameplay, with users comparing it favorably to Angry Birds and enjoying features like changing ammo, equipment, skills, and pets R5. However, some find the game too easy and desire more challenging levels R3. Many users also express frustration over the lack of new levels and worlds, indicating they have completed the existing content R2R11R12R19.
Candy Block Puzzle Blitz Candy Block Puzzle Blitz is described as a fun, addictive, and relaxing game that helps keep the mind sharp R50. Many users note its similarity to Tetris or 1010, though some are disappointed it's not exactly Tetris or lacks block rotation . Some players find it hard or wish it offered more challenge and progression .
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR10R13R16R26
Boom Stick Boom Stick has significant issues with ads that lock up phones or prevent gameplay, with some users reporting scams or inappropriate content R10R13R16R26. There are also reports of purchased packs not working and frustrating, backwards controls .
Candy Block Puzzle Blitz Candy Block Puzzle Blitz faces reliability issues, with recent versions not working, crashing, or freezing for some users . Users also report problems with sound settings not holding for ads and progress not restoring on new phones . Some find the game's difficulty inconsistent or luck-based .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR17R28R47R50
Boom Stick Boom Stick is free with IAP, and many users state they would pay to remove ads but are deterred by the overwhelming ad frequency and negative ad experiences R28. One user explicitly states it's worth paying to go ad-free R17.
Candy Block Puzzle Blitz Candy Block Puzzle Blitz is also free with IAP, and users express a willingness to pay a small amount to remove the excessive ads R47. The constant ads are seen as diminishing the game's value, despite its addictive nature R50.
Support and Updates tieR2R4R11R12
Boom Stick Users frequently request more levels and new worlds, indicating a desire for ongoing content updates R2R11R12R19. There's also a report of unresponsiveness to inquiries after purchasing goods R4.
Candy Block Puzzle Blitz Users report issues like the game not working after updates or on new phones, suggesting a need for technical support and bug fixes . One user requests a specific sound change in an upcoming update .
Pick Boom Stick if

you enjoy dynamic, Angry Birds-style gameplay with character customization and are willing to pay to remove ads, hoping for future content updates R5R17.

Pick Candy Block Puzzle Blitz if

you prefer a classic, relaxing block-puzzle game similar to Tetris or 1010, and are prepared to endure frequent ads or pay to remove them .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of recent negative reviews primarily focused on excessive ads, which skews their perceived quality despite high lifetime ratings. The free-to-play model with IAP for both means many negative reviews come from non-paying users frustrated by free-tier friction.

Frequently asked

Are Boom Stick and Candy Block Puzzle Blitz free to play?
Yes, both Boom Stick and Candy Block Puzzle Blitz are free to download and play, but they include in-app purchases (IAP) and are heavily monetized through advertisements R1R9R28R41.
Do these games have a lot of ads?
Both Boom Stick and Candy Block Puzzle Blitz are criticized for having an excessive number of long, frequent, and intrusive ads, often appearing after every level or game round, significantly disrupting gameplay R1R7R9R22.
Are there options to remove ads?
While not explicitly detailed for both, users for Boom Stick mention paying to go ad-free R17, and users for Candy Block Puzzle Blitz express a willingness to pay for no ads, implying an option exists R47.
Do the games offer new content or updates?
Boom Stick users frequently request more levels and new worlds, indicating a desire for content updates that are not being delivered quickly enough R2R11R12R19. Candy Block Puzzle Blitz users wish for more challenging levels and suggest improvements like block rotation, implying a need for updates .

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 98 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Boom Stick 5/5 · US Need more levels plz.: Play through all of the levels I need some more. Let’s goooo!
  2. [R3] Boom Stick 3/5 · US It’s okay: Make the game a harder and it’s fun
  3. [R5] Boom Stick 5/5 · US Lincoln Jandl: This is an amazing game. I love it. It’s really cool because you can like change your ammo into rocks. It’s so cool.
  4. [R11] Boom Stick 5/5 · US New world: When are the new worlds coming I have been waiting for a long time.
  5. [R10] Boom Stick 1/5 · US Bad Ads: First ad tells me my phone is locked. Looks like a great game but despite reloading it the same ad pops up and locks my phone
  6. [R13] Boom Stick 1/5 · US Ad nauseum: Opted out of an ad Forced an ad on me I deleted this trash within 5 seconds Don’t waste your time
  7. [R16] Boom Stick 1/5 · US My Apple account hacked: Within 10 seconds of opening this game, I hit a “your apple account has been hacked for $1497.00”. My card was expired so no loss, but it’s a direct window to scams
  8. [R26] Boom Stick 1/5 · US Terrible ads: Forced to watch two ad (that were inappropriate for children) before I could even play the game once.
  9. [R17] Boom Stick 5/5 · US Really fun. Imaginative.: Definitely worth it to pay to go ad-free. Looking forward to more levels.
  10. [R28] Boom Stick 2/5 · US Started Off Great: This game is a good one and let you play for about 15 minutes,but then there are soooo many adds it ruins it. Deleted. I don’t mind paying to remove ads & would have, but when it ruins the game I’m not rewarding that. Just deleted and moved on.
  11. [R47] Candy Block Puzzle Blitz 3/5 · US Candy block: Having ads is a pain!!! I am willing to pay a little for no ads!!!!!!
  12. [R50] Candy Block Puzzle Blitz 3/5 · US Love/Hate: Addicting! Too many ads!!
  13. [R4] Boom Stick 1/5 · US Scam: Allows purchasing of goods, but doesn’t respond to inquiries and doesn’t allow messaging on any of its platforms. Great game, but too much bs!!!
  14. [R12] Boom Stick 3/5 · US Unlock New Worlds: I am loving this game but please hurry up and finish the worlds that are under construction
  15. [R1] Boom Stick 2/5 · US Longer ads as time..ditto: I love this little game. It was really pleasant to play when I didn't wanna strain my brain and I just wanted to giggle and I need that a lot lol but now the ads have gotten so heavy and so long and so frequent it's just not worth it. Sorry people.
  16. [R9] Boom Stick 3/5 · US Tooooooooooooo long of ads.: Fun but toooooo many ads and toooooooooooooooo long of ads. I completed the game in about 3 weeks.
  17. [R41] Candy Block Puzzle Blitz 3/5 · US Too many adds: It could be a good game but too many adds! Every time you finish a game you can’t just continue to another because it’s an add everytime. Very annoying.
  18. [R7] Boom Stick 2/5 · US UGH!: Very fun game play but the 3 round levels go so fast 30-45 seconds and then you have to watch 30-60 seconds of ads SO MANY ADS adsadsadsadsadsadsadsad
  19. [R22] Boom Stick 1/5 · US 1:100 ADS, ADS, ADS: If you love ads, this is the game for you. The game itself is phenomenal. Maybe one of the best I’ve ever seen. BUT, for every 15 seconds of play, I had to endure 3 minutes of ads. I finally deleted the game because I was wasting my life watching endless ads. This game could’ve been one of the all-time greats. But, all it’ll be remembered for now is: “Oh yeah. It was that
  20. [R19] Boom Stick 5/5 · US Loved it: Make more levels please

Synthesized from 98 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store