Block Blast!+ Goes Ad-Free With Apple Arcade Launch in September

Block Blast! is coming to Apple Arcade in an ad-free version, giving subscribers a new way to play one of the world’s most downloaded mobile puzzle games without the advertising found in its standard release.

Apple announced Tuesday that Block Blast!+ will join Apple Arcade on Sept. 3. The game has accumulated about 725 million lifetime installs, according to app intelligence provider Appfigures, while other estimates put the total as high as 868 million.

Block Blast!+ brings the puzzle hit to Apple Arcade

Apple’s internal data showed Block Blast! was the most downloaded free iPhone game of 2025. The title has continued to rank at or near the top during the early months of 2026, according to developer Hungry Studio and third-party app intelligence providers.

The game has maintained a substantial audience even as its download growth has eased from earlier highs. Hungry Studio recently reported 70 million daily active users and 300 million monthly active users worldwide.

Downloads previously approached 50 million per month at their late-2024 peak, according to the source reporting. The game’s continued popularity, combined with signs that its growth is maturing, makes the title a notable addition to Apple’s subscription gaming catalogue.

Apple Arcade removes Block Blast! advertising

The biggest difference for existing players will be the removal of ads. In the standard version of Block Blast!, advertisements can appear after a player loses before another gaming session begins.

Some players have resorted to closing and reopening the app to avoid waiting through those ads. Block Blast!+ gives those users an official ad-free alternative through an Apple Arcade subscription.

Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month and provides access to more than 200 games. It is also included with Apple One subscription bundles, which start at $19.95 per month for individuals.

More games join Apple Arcade on Sept. 3

Block Blast!+ will not arrive alone. Apple is also adding Art of Fauna: Cosy Puzzles+, a 2025 App Store Award winner, to the service on Sept. 3.

Other additions scheduled for the same day include NFL Retro Bowl ’27, Colouring Games for Families+ and Let’sPlay!, a digital collection featuring nine tabletop games.

For Block Blast! players, however, the Arcade release addresses one of the most persistent complaints about the free version by offering the same popular puzzle experience without advertising interruptions.