# Bear Pop vs Bubble Shoot Magic

Bear Pop and Bubble Shoot Magic both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Bubble Shoot Magic's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bear Pop's. Bubble Shoot Magic also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 350). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bear Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shoot Magic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shoot Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 350 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Bear Pop's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bubble Shoot Magic's.

Bear Pop ships an update monthly, Bubble Shoot Magic every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bear Pop | Bubble Shoot Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-pop-bubble-shooter-game/id1062166395/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 350 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [剑锐 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/727618255) | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) |

## What reviewers say

### Bear Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-pop-bubble-shooter-game/id1062166395)

Embark on a magical bubble shooting puzzle adventure to rebuild a kingdom and rescue fairies. Plan your shots strategically to clear bubbles, defeat enemies, and earn high scores. Enjoy daily rewards, new modes, and social play with friends.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 bubble shooting levels, Kingdom rebuilding modes, Daily challenges and bonuses, Magic bubble power-ups, Social play with Facebook friends, Sync game across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biscuit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mousse Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wednesday's diamond package1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Back Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear how to use in-game currencies
- 🕰️ Slow level progression
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bubble physics and aiming
- Levels freezing or crashing on higher stages
- Inability to restore progress after reinstall

**Requested features**

- More level variety and challenges
- Ability to earn or purchase more lives/moves
- Better tutorial and instructions
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### Bubble Shoot Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue captured witchy friends by popping colorful bubbles. Travel through enchanted lands, defeat monsters, and utilize special boosters to overcome challenging levels. Enjoy daily rewards and compete with friends in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Rescue witchy friends, Defeat boss monsters, Explore new worlds, Unlock game boosters, Daily quests and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible to win certain levels
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 💰 Not enough ways to earn coins
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing and unable to progress
- Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Better rewards and help for difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bear Pop free?

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

### Is Bubble Shoot Magic free?

Bubble Shoot Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bear Pop or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bubble Shoot Magic is rated higher. Bear Pop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while Bubble Shoot Magic averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Bear Pop or Bubble Shoot Magic have ads?

Both Bear Pop and Bubble Shoot Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bear Pop or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bear Pop ships an update monthly, and Bubble Shoot Magic every 2 months. Most recently, Bear Pop was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bubble Shoot Magic 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.*