# Bubble Shoot Magic vs Dragon Pop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shoot Magic at 1.5K against Dragon Pop's 144. Bubble Shoot Magic also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 81%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shoot Magic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Pop sells 5 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shoot Magic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Bubble Shoot Magic's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dragon Pop's.

Bubble Shoot Magic ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Pop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shoot Magic | Dragon Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728/reviews)** | [4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-pop-bubble-shooter/id1365404182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 81.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) | [Beijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304342445) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $17.99 | 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


### 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 Shoot Magic free?

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

### Is Dragon Pop free?

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

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

Bubble Shoot Magic is rated higher. Bubble Shoot Magic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Dragon Pop averages 4.5 from 144 ratings.

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

Both Bubble Shoot Magic and Dragon Pop show ads.

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

Bubble Shoot Magic ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon Pop every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Shoot Magic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dragon Pop on October 26, 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.*