# Battle Bay vs Joy Pop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Battle Bay at 64K against Joy Pop's 1. Battle Bay also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Joy Pop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battle Bay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Joy Pop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joy Pop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Bay has 64K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battle Bay | Joy Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-bay/id1046450453/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-pop/id6806383750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 729 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) | [Ivan Rikhmaier](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806383752) |

## What reviewers say

### Battle Bay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-bay/id1046450453)

Engage in 5v5 multiplayer naval combat, choosing from diverse ships and customizing weapons. Team up with friends in guilds, complete quests, and compete in tournaments for rewards. Upgrade your fleet to dominate the seas.

**Highlights:** 5v5 multiplayer battles, Diverse ship types (Shooter, Speeder, Enforcer, Defender, Fixer), Extensive weapon collection and upgrades, Guild system for team play, Custom battles and tournaments, Quests and achievements for rewards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Small pack of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pearl Diver Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic pack of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Pearls | $49.99 | one-time |
| Daily deal | $99.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and interactive gameplay
- 🤝 Good for networking and making friends
- 💎 Variety of weapons, ships, and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Matchmaking issues
- 🤯 Unbalanced gameplay and overpowered weapons
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Unreasonably long matchmaking times
- 🤖 Issues with bot AI and behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible enemy glitch
- Joystick and controls issues
- Autopilot problems
- Inconsistent training time display

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose different loadouts for ships
- Voting system for maps before a match
- Improved token allocation system for events
- More interactive maps with environmental elements
- Ability to switch accounts without reinstalling the app


### Joy Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-pop/id6806383750)

A vibrant and straightforward arcade game where players tap colorful bubbles before they disappear. Survive increasingly rapid waves and aim for a high score on the leaderboard. It's designed for quick, enjoyable, and relaxing play sessions.

**Highlights:** Tap colorful bubbles, Survive faster waves, Discover special bubble types, Chase high scores, Leaderboard competition, Quick relaxing breaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battle Bay free?

Battle Bay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Joy Pop free?

Joy Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battle Bay or Joy Pop?

Joy Pop is rated higher. Battle Bay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Joy Pop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Battle Bay or Joy Pop have ads?

Both Battle Bay and Joy Pop show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*