Raising Block Blast age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Block Blast age rating: Apple's App Store rates it 13+, listing infrequent simulated gambling and sexual content or nudity, and notes that it contains advertising. Google Play rates the same game Everyone, with in-game purchases. The game itself is a block puzzle on an 8x8 board that can be played offline. It's free, with subscriptions from $4.99 a week to $49.99 a year.
Block Blast at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
App Store: 13+ (Google Play: Everyone) - –Contact with other players or strangers
No chat listed by app stores - ✓Purchases with real money
Subscriptions $4.99/week to $49.99/year - –Paid random items
No random items listed - –Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
No violence or fear listed - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
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| Type | Block puzzle game by Hungry Studio: fit blocks on an 8x8 board to clear rows |
|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 13+ (Apple: ages 13 and up) — infrequent simulated gambling, sexual content or nudity; contains advertising source |
| Google Play | Everyone — In-Game Purchases; contains ads source |
| Purchases | Free; subscriptions $4.99 a week, $9.99 a month, or $49.99 a year (App Store, among listed purchases) source |
| Minimum age (terms) | No fixed age: users must meet the age their local law requires to use it on their own source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Block Blast?
Short answer: A free block puzzle game for phones and tablets, made by Hungry Studio.
Players drag blocks onto an 8x8 board; a full row or column clears and earns points. There's an endless high-score mode, an adventure mode with levels, and daily puzzles. The App Store says it works offline and lets players compare scores with friends. Neither app store lists chat.
Block Blast age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's 13+ on the App Store and Everyone on Google Play.
- App Store: 13+, for infrequent simulated gambling and sexual content or nudity; it contains advertising. Apple doesn't say which part of the app these labels refer to.
- Google Play: Everyone, with in-game purchases; the listing says it contains ads.
- Terms: no fixed minimum age; Hungry Studio says users must be the age local law requires to use it on their own.
We couldn't find a Common Sense Media review.
Ads and subscriptions
Short answer: It's free with ads, and it sells subscriptions.
The App Store lists three subscriptions: $4.99 a week, $9.99 a month, and $49.99 a year. Both app stores say the game has ads.
The habit kids may copy: one more round
Each round ends fast, and a new high score is always one game away. Kids who watch an adult play can pick up the "just one more" habit.
Try tonight: the last-game signal
Before any game, agree on one signal for the last round, like a tap on the shoulder. When it comes, say together: "Last one, then stop." In our program, this is the lesson "The Pause Button": stop, breathe, choose.
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FAQ
What is the Block Blast age rating?
Apple's App Store rates Block Blast 13+, and Google Play rates it Everyone.
Why is Block Blast rated 13+?
Apple lists infrequent simulated gambling and sexual content or nudity, and says the app contains advertising. It doesn't say which part of the app these labels refer to.
Is Block Blast free?
It's free to download, with ads. The App Store lists subscriptions at $4.99 a week, $9.99 a month, and $49.99 a year.
Can Block Blast be played offline?
Yes. The App Store listing says it can be played without Wi-Fi.
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