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The most downloaded<\/a> mobile game last year has just landed on Apple\u2019s subscription gaming service, Apple Arcade. On Tuesday, Apple announced the addition of Block Blast!+<\/a>, an ad-free version of the popular puzzle game that has around 725 million lifetime installs, according to app intelligence provider Appfigures<\/a>. Other estimates<\/a> put that figure even higher, at 868 million installs.<\/p>\n The game will be released on Apple Arcade on September 3, alongside a 2025 App Store Award winner,\u00a0Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+<\/a>, and others.<\/p>\n Apple\u2019s internal data indicates that Block Blast! was the most downloaded free iPhone game in 2025<\/a>. It has continued to rank No. 1 in the early months of 2026, according<\/a> to its developer, Hungry Studio, and other third-party app intelligence providers, such as Sensor Tower<\/a>. <\/p>\n Given that the puzzle game continues to acquire tens of millions of new users every month, it raises the question: why would the studio offer an ad-free Arcade version now, before growth has plateaued? After all, just a few months ago, the studio reported that Block Blast! was still seeing high engagement, with 70 million daily active users and 300 million monthly active users worldwide. It even promoted<\/a> the title at this year\u2019s Coachella, suggesting there\u2019s still room for growth. <\/p>\n However, a deeper dive into the data indicates Block Blast! downloads may have fallen from their peak in late 2024, when it was pulling in nearly 50 million downloads<\/a> per month. This suggests the title is indeed maturing, which makes it a good candidate for Apple\u2019s subscription service.<\/p>\n For Block Blast! fans, which are still many, the Arcade version will address the most annoying thing about playing this puzzler: all those ads. After every loss, ads play before you can start a new gaming session, leading users to swipe the game closed to skip the ad, then re-open the app to play again. It\u2019s a tedious way to play this puzzle game, and one that has long seen fans begging for a subscription option to go ad-free. The Arcade version will now be that option. <\/p>\n Apple\u2019s Arcade service is $6.99 per month for its 200+ games, or it can be bundled with Apple One plans, which start at $19.95\/month for individuals. <\/p>\n Other titles launching on Arcade on September 3 include \u00a0NFL Retro Bowl \u201927<\/a>,\u00a0Coloring Games for Families+<\/a>, and\u00a0Let\u2019s Play! Oink Games+<\/a>, a digital collection of nine tabletop games. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t affect our editorial independence.<\/em><\/p>\n