Block Blast! Comes to Apple Arcade Without Ads

Block Blast! is getting a new version for players who want to enjoy the popular puzzle game without the constant interruptions from advertisements.

Apple has announced Block Blast!+, an ad-free edition that will join Apple Arcade on September 3. 

The move gives fans a new way to play the game without having to watch ads between sessions.

Block Blast! has become one of the biggest mobile puzzle games in recent years. 

App intelligence company Appfigures estimates that the game has reached around 725 million lifetime installs, while other estimates put the number even higher.

Block Blast! Gets an Ad-Free Experience

The biggest change in the Apple Arcade edition is simple: no advertisements.

The standard version of Block Blast! is free to download, but players regularly encounter ads while playing. 

For frequent players, these interruptions can make the experience frustrating, particularly when an advertisement appears after a failed round.

The new Block Blast!+ version removes that problem. 

Players with access to Apple Arcade can enjoy the puzzle game without the advertising interruptions found in the regular version.

The timing is interesting because Block Blast! continues to attract a huge audience. 

Its developer, Hungry Studio, has reported tens of millions of active players, showing that the game still has strong engagement.

Why Is Block Blast! Coming to Apple Arcade Now?

Block Blast!’s popularity remains high, but its download growth appears to have cooled from its peak.

The game reportedly reached close to 50 million downloads in a single month during late 2024. 

More recent figures suggest that its growth has slowed, even though the game continues to attract new players.

That makes the title a natural fit for Apple Arcade. 

Instead of depending entirely on advertising within the free version, the studio can reach players who prefer a paid subscription experience.

For long-time fans, the ad-free edition could also make the game much more enjoyable.

What Does Apple Arcade Offer?

Block Blast!+ will arrive alongside several other games on September 3. 

Apple Arcade subscribers will also get access to titles including NFL Retro Bowl ’27, Coloring Games for Families+, and Let’s Play! Oink Games+.

Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month and provides access to more than 200 games without advertisements or in-app purchases. 

The service is also available through Apple One bundles.

Conclusion

The arrival of Block Blast!+ on Apple Arcade gives players a simple solution to one of the biggest frustrations with the free version: advertisements. 

With the game’s huge audience and continued popularity, an ad-free subscription edition could attract players who want a cleaner and more uninterrupted experience. 

For Apple Arcade, adding one of the most popular mobile puzzle games also strengthens its growing game library.