# Bubble Wrap vs Bubble Wrap!

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Wrap at 3.6 against Bubble Wrap!'s 2.8. Bubble Wrap!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Wrap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubble Wrap! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Wrap holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Bubble Wrap's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bubble Wrap!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubble Wrap ships an update every 8 months, Bubble Wrap! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Wrap | Bubble Wrap! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wrap-pop-and-relax/id1167896924/reviews)** | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wrap/id1478028942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohit Iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150989827) | [Clap Clap Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435219840) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Wrap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wrap-pop-and-relax/id1167896924)

Relieve stress by popping virtual bubble wrap or play fun mini-games. Choose from multiple colors and enjoy endless popping fun with leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Virtual bubble wrap popping, Stress relief, 3 mini-games, Game Center Leaderboards, 7 color options, Multi-touch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Wrap!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wrap/id1478028942)

Experience the satisfying sensation of popping bubble wrap in this simple and fun game. Its addictive gameplay and relaxing visuals make it an easy way to unwind. Enjoy straightforward controls and a pure, unadulterated popping experience.

**Highlights:** Satisfying bubble popping, Super easy controls, Simple and fun gameplay, Addictive experience, Relaxing visuals and feel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Wrap free?

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

### Is Bubble Wrap! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Wrap or Bubble Wrap!?

Bubble Wrap is rated higher. Bubble Wrap averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bubble Wrap! averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bubble Wrap or Bubble Wrap! have ads?

Bubble Wrap shows ads; Bubble Wrap! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Wrap or Bubble Wrap!?

Bubble Wrap ships an update every 8 months, and Bubble Wrap! every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Wrap was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bubble Wrap! on October 9, 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.*