# Bubble Hexa vs Dragon Pop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Hexa at none against Dragon Pop's 5. Bubble Hexa also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Dragon Pop's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (144 vs 5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dragon Pop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Hexa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dragon Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Pop has 144 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Hexa ships an update every 3 months, Dragon Pop every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Hexa | Dragon Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-hexa/id1057848692/reviews) | **[4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-pop-bubble-shooter/id1365404182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameZen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440126422) | [Beijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304342445) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Hexa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-hexa/id1057848692)

Experience a classic arcade game with a bubble-popping twist. Engage in three distinct modes, create combos for higher scores, and rescue baby birds. This simple, clear, and addictive game offers endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Three game modes: Classic, Action, Complex, Combo system for higher scores, Rescue baby birds from cages, Addictive arcade gameplay, Simple and clear interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dragon Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-pop-bubble-shooter/id1365404182)

Embark on a playful bubble shooter adventure with over 1000 levels. Match and pop colorful bubbles to rescue cute dragons. Collect stars, complete daily tasks, and enjoy vibrant graphics and cheerful music in this classic puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 bubble blasting levels, Match and pop colorful bubbles, Rescue trapped dragons, Collect stars for rewards, Complete daily tasks for coins, Beautiful graphics and animations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 🌈 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- 🧠 Good for peripheral vision
- ⏱️ Short ads when they pop up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Unplayable due to ads
- 😩 Too many ads
- 😤 Ads after every level
- 💸 Forced to pay to go ad-free
- 🤷 Nothing special, just a bubble shooter

**Reported bugs**

- Advertisements will not close
- Cannot play game due to unclosable ads

**Requested features**

- More dragons in early stages
- Option to save progress without Facebook


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Hexa free?

Bubble Hexa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dragon Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Hexa or Dragon Pop?

Dragon Pop is rated higher. Bubble Hexa averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dragon Pop averages 4.5 from 144 ratings.

### Do Bubble Hexa or Dragon Pop have ads?

Dragon Pop shows ads; Bubble Hexa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Hexa or Dragon Pop?

Bubble Hexa ships an update every 3 months, and Dragon Pop every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Hexa was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dragon Pop on November 2, 2026.

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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.*