# Bubble Shooter vs Dream Pop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dream Pop at 996 against Bubble Shooter's 22. Dream Pop also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Bubble Shooter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dream Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Shooter against 4.7 for Dream Pop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Pop has 996 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 94% of Dream Pop's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 7 months, Dream Pop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Dream Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-bubble-pop/id1230810172/reviews) | **[4.7 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-pop-bubble-shooter-game/id1316089825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **996** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219641287) | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-bubble-pop/id1230810172)

Engage in a fun and addictive bubble-popping adventure on a farm. Rescue farm animals by strategically shooting colored bubbles to clear puzzles and overcome physics-based challenges. Utilize power-ups to enhance your gameplay and continue your farm journey.

**Highlights:** Farm-themed levels, Rescue farm animals, Physics-based challenges, Puzzle missions, Power-ups (color ball, fire ball), Limited moves with +5 ball power-up

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Coins 140 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get Coins 800 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get Coins 1700 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Coins 4500 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Get Coins 9500 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Dream Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-pop-bubble-shooter-game/id1316089825)

Embark on a dreamy bubble-popping adventure! Match three or more bubbles to burst them, rescue cute birds, and defeat an evil villain. Explore over 2000 levels across fantastical lands with various characters and power-ups.

**Highlights:** Match 3+ bubbles to burst, Rescue cute birds, Explore over 2000 levels, Use power-ups like bombs and lightning, Play as 11+ characters, Compete with Facebook friends, Win daily free rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $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 |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Dream Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Dream Pop?

Dream Pop is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Dream Pop averages 4.7 from 996 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Dream Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Dream Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Dream Pop?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 7 months, and Dream Pop every 3 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on July 7, 2026 and Dream 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.*