# Bear Pop vs Basic Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is price: Bear Pop at Free against Basic Bubble Pop's $1.99. Bear Pop also leads on ratings volume (349 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Basic Bubble Pop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On device support there is nothing between them.

Bear Pop is free to download; Basic Bubble Pop costs $1.99 up front. Bear Pop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Basic Bubble Pop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basic Bubble Pop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bear Pop has 349 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Bear Pop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basic Bubble Pop's.

Bear Pop ships an update monthly, Basic Bubble Pop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bear Pop | Basic Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-pop-bubble-shooter-game/id1062166395/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-bubble-pop/id6748661212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **349** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 184 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [剑锐 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/727618255) | [Charles Cuny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823073804) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 |
| Wednesday's diamond package3 | $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


### Basic Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-bubble-pop/id6748661212)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A simple and classic bubble popping game designed for pure enjoyment. Experience a straightforward gameplay with no distractions from ads or in-app purchases. It offers a clean and focused gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble popping gameplay, No advertisements, No in-app purchases, Simple and straightforward design, Focus on pure enjoyment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bear Pop free?

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

### Is Basic Bubble Pop free?

Basic Bubble Pop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bear Pop or Basic Bubble Pop?

Basic Bubble Pop is rated higher. Bear Pop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while Basic Bubble Pop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bear Pop or Basic Bubble Pop have ads?

Bear Pop shows ads; Basic Bubble Pop does not.

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

Bear Pop ships an update monthly, and Basic Bubble Pop every 3 days. Most recently, Bear Pop was updated on August 7, 2026 and Basic Bubble Pop on September 19, 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.*