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Head-to-head

Cookie Jam vs Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game

Cookie Jam 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game
Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Cookie Jam Blast has a slight edge due to better reported customer service and fewer complaints about game-breaking ad issues, despite both apps suffering from excessive ads and similar gameplay frustrations.

Full reviews: Cookie Jam · Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game

Both Cookie Jam and Cookie Jam Blast are free-to-play match-3 games with in-app purchases, offering similar core gameplay. However, both are heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, game-freezing glitches, and perceived 'pay-to-win' mechanics in later levels.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay tieR2R4R9R10
Cookie Jam Cookie Jam players enjoy the game's challenging nature and find it relaxing and therapeutic, with some playing for years R2. However, many long-time players express disappointment over recent changes, such as repetitive levels, the removal of original islands and airships, and less varied daily prizes R9R10. Some also feel the game has become more difficult, requiring too few moves to complete levels without buying extras R4R43R46.
Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game Cookie Jam Blast is described as addictive, fun, and a good way to keep skills sharp . However, many users report that levels become extremely hard, almost impossible to win without spending money, especially at higher levels R96. Players also lament the removal or lack of support for features like upgrading battleships and collecting seasonal ingredients .
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR7R15R25R27
Cookie Jam Many Cookie Jam players report frequent freezing, glitches, and issues with the app not opening or working correctly R27R30R39. Some ads are also reported to freeze the game or be impossible to exit, leading to lost progress and bonuses R7R15R25.
Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game Cookie Jam Blast also has numerous complaints about freezing, not loading, and glitches, particularly with specific challenges or features . A significant problem is ads that freeze the game or prevent return to gameplay, especially on iPads R85.
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR1R3R4R7
Cookie Jam Cookie Jam is free with in-app purchases, but users widely complain about an overwhelming number of mandatory ads, even after winning levels, which makes the game less enjoyable R1R3R4R7. Some feel the game forces them to buy extras to win R43.
Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game Cookie Jam Blast is also free with in-app purchases, but players frequently state that the game becomes a 'pay-to-play' experience at higher levels, requiring purchases to advance R79R96. Like Cookie Jam, it is heavily criticized for an excessive number of long ads, sometimes requiring multiple ads before returning to gameplay .
Support edge: Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 GameR30R39R79R85
Cookie Jam One user mentioned trying to get support for being stuck on a level but was unable to R30. There are also reports of losing purchased items due to freezing, suggesting a lack of effective resolution for such issues R39.
Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game Cookie Jam Blast has mixed reviews on support. One user reported that the game team fixed a problem with ads not advancing on a new iPad . However, others found customer service useless, blaming the user for ad-related freezing issues and providing unhelpful AI bot responses R85. Some also report not receiving winnings from competitions or credits for money spent R79.
Pick Cookie Jam if

you prefer a game that, despite recent changes, still offers a relaxing and challenging experience for long-term players, and you are willing to tolerate frequent ads and occasional glitches R2.

Pick Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game if

you are looking for an addictive match-3 game with challenging levels and appreciate that customer service might resolve specific technical bugs, even if general support can be frustrating .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high lifetime rating, but recent reviews are heavily skewed negative, primarily due to an increase in ads and game performance issues. The free-to-play model with IAP means many negative reviews stem from friction with ads and the perceived need to pay to progress, which is common for this genre.

Frequently asked

Do Cookie Jam and Cookie Jam Blast have too many ads?
Yes, both Cookie Jam and Cookie Jam Blast are heavily criticized by users for having an excessive number of ads, which often appear after every level, can be very long, and sometimes freeze the game or prevent players from returning to gameplay R1R4R7R15.
Are Cookie Jam and Cookie Jam Blast 'pay-to-win'?
Many users for both Cookie Jam and Cookie Jam Blast feel that the games become increasingly difficult at higher levels, making it almost impossible to win without purchasing extra moves or boosters R43R46R79R96.
Do these games have technical issues like freezing or glitches?
Yes, both Cookie Jam and Cookie Jam Blast have numerous reports of technical issues, including the app freezing, not loading, or ads getting stuck and preventing gameplay R27R31R39R52.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Cookie Jam 5/5 · US Longtime Player: I play every morning. It’s fun and relaxing
  2. [R4] Cookie Jam 1/5 · US Joke: If you like watching ads, this game is for you! Very few moves to complete level so have to watch ads to get more moves. Then the computer makes most of the moves for you. Very little choice. In addition, you have no control over the free spin you get . This game has become very disappointing. Used to be fun.
  3. [R9] Cookie Jam 3/5 · US Use to be a lot of fun: They have suddenly changed the booster wheel to where you don’t get many of the boosters. You get mostly 15 min. Of something or another. Not as much fun. Don’t think I will keep it much longer
  4. [R10] Cookie Jam 1/5 · US “Free Spins”: I rarely play anymore since the daily spin changed. It’s just not fun anymore when I only get 5 - 15 minutes with something instead of a tool or coins, something I actually want. I know that probably doesn’t make sense but I just close the game after I spin now. It’s just not fun anymore.
  5. [R7] Cookie Jam 1/5 · US ADs SUCK: Waaayyyy too many ADS! So tired of adds freezing and making me lose rainbow cake, place in a game etc. kalshi, monopoly and some slot add are the worst!!
  6. [R15] Cookie Jam 3/5 · US Cookie Jam: Started getting ads more frequently. Just want to enjoy playing without all the ads. Also, the ads for extra moves get stuck and can’t get out of them
  7. [R25] Cookie Jam 1/5 · US Losing time on bonuses due to Temu adds: For the most part the game is decent but lately they’ve allowed Temu adds that run for over 5 minutes. It wastes game time and you lose your bonuses that are time based. Rip-off. Get rid of Temu adds.
  8. [R27] Cookie Jam 3/5 · US Broke: The game is not working on my iPhone. I deleted it and reinstalled it. I cannot tap or open anything.
  9. [R1] Cookie Jam 1/5 · US Ads: Always an ad every time makes you not even want to play the game at all!
  10. [R3] Cookie Jam 3/5 · US Soso: Too much ad
  11. [R30] Cookie Jam 3/5 · US Would have given: I would have given this app of five, but I am stuck on 181 level and I can’t go any further I tried getting support but I can’t get that either. I can’t click on anything. I can’t collect anything.
  12. [R39] Cookie Jam 3/5 · US Frustrated: I’ve been playing this game on and off for a very long time but getting to the point of frustration that I’m going to just delete this game. The game keeps freezing and constantly loosing items that I bought. Now it’s frozen once again that I can’t play at all no matter how many times I close the app and restart the game. Ya’ll need to fix the glitches, sooner rather than later and if
  13. [R79] Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game 1/5 · US Pay to Play: Im at a high level in order to advance you have to keep buying the extras. Its every level. Plus when you win a competition some of your winnings don’t automatically make it into your account. Its disappointing when you have to ask for your winnings.
  14. [R85] Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game 1/5 · US Ads freeze game, customer service is useless: AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE! I play this game on an iPad. Several ads aren’t formatted properly for non mobile devices so the ads toggle between going to the App Store and the ad. To get out of the loop, you must close the game and lose the level. Customer service simply blamed me! Several times the AI bot told me how to close the ad (DUH! I know how to do
  15. [R43] Cookie Jam 1/5 · US Bs: This game is shameless. You hook people and they seriously can’t win unless they buy extras!!!!
  16. [R46] Cookie Jam 2/5 · US Fun but can get stuck and stingy AF on rewards 😾: I think it’s level 1001 Where I literally got stuck. I was killin’ it but I couldn’t get the ice cube I needed to finish the level. And I feel the coins you get should be more generous. You 25 to continue a level but you can blast thru level after level and you get 3. Not fun. Doesn’t help the dopamine charge. Work so hard for a few coins.
  17. [R96] Cookie Jam Blast™ Match 3 Game 3/5 · US Use to be my favorite game: This has been a fave of mine for awhile now. But it’s getting almost impossible to beat levels anymore without spending money. I’m on level 1339. I hate to walk away from it now. But it’s time to delete. It’s just a frustrating game now.
  18. [R31] Cookie Jam 1/5 · US Obnoxious ads: This game keeps getting worse and worse! Ads are OBNOXIOUS & looong! Getting too old to waste time watching ridiculously long and annoying ads! AND - often, it’s impossible to exit from these ads, and end up losing streak and progress. Also, this so called ‘game’ is a major battery drain, making my phone get really hot. It’s more annoying than fun on so many levels to play anymo
  19. [R52] Cookie Jam 2/5 · US Disappointed: For the 2nd time in a week my game is not working. I have had to restart and still happens

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store