Comparison

Bubble Witch 3 Saga vs Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Bubble Witch 3 Saga

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure, matching and bursting colorful bubbles to defeat an mischievous witch. Rescue characters, rebuild a witch's home, and use special boosters to overcome challenging levels. Play solo or compete with friends for high scores.

Highlights
  • Match 3 bubbles to pop
  • Unique aiming line for precision
  • Rescue characters and rebuild homes
  • Special boosters for tricky levels
  • Sync game across devices
  • Leaderboards for friends and competitors
Currently charting
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Bubble Witch 3 Saga – A magical bubble shooting puzzle game from the makers of Candy Crush Saga. The newest bubble shooter game in the popular Bubble Witch series. Stella the Witch is back and she needs your help to defeat Wilbur in this exciting adventure! He may look cute, but he's full of magical mischief! Travel the realm bursting as many bubbles as you can in this bubble shooting puzzle game. Match bubbles with the unique aiming line that allows you and Stella to blast and pop with magical precision! Solve the puzzles and rescue the Fairy Queen in this explosive bubble shooting adventure. Take aim and shoot your way through the levels to find the magic star dust Stella needs in order to rebuild her home destroyed by Wilbur! The only bubble shooter you will ever need! Take on this magical Saga alone or play with friends, burst their bubble by setting an all new high-score. Bubble Witch 3 Saga features: • Match 3 bubbles to pop them in this magical puzzle shooting adventure • Spellbinding game modes and cute characters! • Release the owls, free the ghosts and save the Fairy Queen from Wilbur! • Rebuild Stella’s house and visit your friends' to get rewards • Special boosters to help you pass those tricky levels • Easily sync the game between devices when connected to the Internet • Leader boards to watch your friends and competitors! • A free & easy to play bubble shooter, challenging to master! • Available to play on iPhone and iPad devices Bubble Witch 3 Saga is completely free to play but some optional in-game items will require payment. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Bubble Witch 3 Mini, a bite sized bubble shooter experience to play within iMessage. Play with friends to match and pop as many bubbles as you can to reach the highest score. Cute stickers to liven up conversations and make them more entertaining. Available on iOS 10 and above. Internet connection is required to play Bubble Witch 3 Mini. By installing Bubble Witch 3 Mini, you agree to download the main game Bubble Witch 3 Saga. Bubble Witch 3 Mini is completely free to play but some optional in-game items will require payment. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Do not sell my data: King shares your personal information with advertising partners to personalize ads. Learn more at https://king.com/privacyPolicy. If you wish to exercise your Do Not Sell My Data rights, you can do so by contacting us via the in game help centre or by going to https://soporto.king.com/ Visit https://care.king.com/ if you need help! Follow us to get news and updates: https://www.facebook.com/bubblewitch3saga http://www.youtube.com/c/Bubble_Witch https://www.instagram.com/bubblewitchsagaofficial/ http://www.twitter.com/Bubble_Witch Start the bubble bursting experience today! Have fun playing Bubble Witch 3 Saga! IARC rating: 3+

About

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

Engage in a classic bubble shooter experience with over 9,000 levels and daily challenges. Utilize powerful boosters to overcome obstacles and compete globally. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads.

Highlights
  • Over 9,000 bubble shooter levels
  • Powerful boosters like bombs and rockets
  • Daily challenges with coin rewards
  • Play offline without Wi-Fi
  • Global leaderboards
  • 100% Ad-Free experience
Features
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Pop, blast, and conquer 9,000+ bubble shooter levels — with zero ads! Bubble Pop Origin is the ultimate bubble shooter game: addictive gameplay, powerful boosters, and fresh daily challenges that keep you coming back for more. Join millions of players worldwide and start popping! [How to Play] * Aim and match 3+ bubbles of the same color to make them burst! * Clear every bubble, earn 3 stars, and advance through challenging levels. * Stuck? Use bombs, rockets, and fireballs to blast through tough puzzles faster! [Game Features] * 100% Ad-Free: Enjoy pure, uninterrupted bubble shooting — no ads, ever. * 9,000+ Levels: Epic bubble puzzle levels, with new ones added every two weeks! * Powerful Boosters: Fireballs, bombs, rockets, and more to pop through any obstacle. * Play Offline: No Wi-Fi needed — shoot bubbles anytime, anywhere. * Daily Challenges: Fresh tasks every day with coin rewards and exclusive prizes. * Global Leaderboards: Race against players worldwide in the Explorer Race! [What Makes Bubble Pop Origin Special] * True Ad-Free Experience: No interruptions — ever. Just pure bubble-popping fun. * 9,000+ Hand-Crafted Levels: From relaxing to brain-bending, there's always a new challenge. * Satisfying & Addictive: The most satisfying bubble pop feeling on mobile. * Play Your Way: Offline mode, daily goals, and leaderboard races — something for everyone.

Screenshots

Bubble Witch 3 Saga4 screens
Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game at weekly against Bubble Witch 3 Saga's fortnightly. Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game also leads on chart position (#40 vs #158). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Witch 3 Saga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Witch 3 Saga against 4.7 for Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106K and 84K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Bubble Witch 3 Saga's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Witch 3 Saga ships an update fortnightly, Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Bubble Witch 3 Saga versus Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Witch 3 SagaBubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (106K ratings)4.7 (84K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106K — better84K
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#158#40 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size614 MB645 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperKingPuzzle1Studio,inc.

Customer experience

Bubble Witch 3 Saga

All ratings105,639 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews802 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral14.6%
Negative28.9%

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

All ratings83,577 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,449 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative26.8%

User reviews

Bubble Witch 3 Saga

From 106K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and polished visuals
  • 🎨 Variety of levels and challenges
  • ⚙️ Satisfying gameplay mechanics
  • 🕹️ Engaging mini-games and events

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Restrictive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Excessive animations and popups
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and glitches
  • 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
  • 🤖 Inconsistent and unpredictable gameplay

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

From 84K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and therapeutic
  • 💰 Free to play with optional paid features

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤑 Aggressive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🎮 Difficulty becomes unfairly challenging

Bugs and requests

Bubble Witch 3 Saga

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Piggy bank not functioning as expected
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Leagues and competitions not tracking properly
  • Sudden loss of progress and earned items

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize character appearance
  • Option to disable excessive animations and popups
  • Fair and transparent monetization model
  • Improved responsiveness and stability
  • More variety in level design and challenges

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shooting mechanics not registering properly
  • Bonus rewards not always working as expected
  • Levels freezing and requiring app restart

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to replay previous levels
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • More balanced difficulty progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bubble Witch 3 Saga

One-time10
  • Charming Offer$0.99
  • Charming Offer$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Spooky Offer$2.99
  • Bewitching Offer$4.99
  • Royal Pass$4.99
  • Bewitching Offer$8.99
  • Bewitching Offer$9.99
  • Enchanting Offer$17.99
  • Enchanting Offer$19.99
10 purchases

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

One-time10
  • 150 Coins$1.99
  • Don't Give Up!$1.99
  • Hard Level Bundle$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Bubble Bundle$2.99
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Pop Bundle$6.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
  • Mighty Bundle$12.99

Questions

Is Bubble Witch 3 Saga free?
Bubble Witch 3 Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game free?
Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Witch 3 Saga or Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game?
Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game is rated higher. Bubble Witch 3 Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game averages 4.7 from 84K ratings.
Do Bubble Witch 3 Saga or Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game have ads?
Both Bubble Witch 3 Saga and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Witch 3 Saga or Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game?
Bubble Witch 3 Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game weekly. Most recently, Bubble Witch 3 Saga was updated on November 11, 2026 and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bubble Witch 3 Saga or Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game?
Bubble Witch 3 Saga currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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