# Pop Cat vs Bubble Pop Dream

The clearest difference is ads: Pop Cat at none against Bubble Pop Dream's shown. Pop Cat also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 54%). Bubble Pop Dream's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (147K vs 221). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Cat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pop Dream sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Pop Dream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop Dream has 147K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Pop Cat's written reviews are positive against 54% of Bubble Pop Dream's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pop Cat ships an update every 9 months, Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Cat | Bubble Pop Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-cat/id1242825167/reviews) | **[4.7 (147K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 221 | **147K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-cat/id1242825167)

An addictive puzzle game where you tap matching cat tiles to clear them. Train your brain and relax with over 1000 puzzles. No time limits, just blast cats to reach target scores.

**Highlights:** Tap matching cat tiles, No time limit, Reach target scores, New bubble blocks with 5 cat styles, Magic fish power-up

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 28 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 140 Gold Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 420 Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 320 Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 920 Gold Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 720 Gold Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3050 Gold Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gold Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Pop Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649)

Engage in a relaxing color-matching adventure by matching three or more bubbles to make them burst. With over 2000 levels, daily rewards, and offline play, it's a perfect casual shooter for families and kids.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more bubbles to burst, Over 2000 challenging levels, Offline play available, Unlock boosters like the Rocket, Daily rewards and bonuses, Family-friendly casual gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| festival bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| adremove bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Discount Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| ad remove bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dounble Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 55000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique bubble mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-free
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear bubble descriptions
- 🛑 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔌 In-app purchases required to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially at higher levels
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not popping as expected
- Levels freezing or becoming unplayable
- Inability to collect or redeem earned rewards
- Persistent issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- More level variety and challenges
- Ability to customize or disable ads
- Clearer explanations of special bubble mechanics
- Integration with social features or leaderboards
- Desktop version for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Cat free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop Dream free?

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

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

Bubble Pop Dream is rated higher. Pop Cat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Bubble Pop Dream averages 4.7 from 147K ratings.

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

Bubble Pop Dream shows ads; Pop Cat does not.

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

Pop Cat ships an update every 9 months, and Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pop Cat was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Pop Dream on October 28, 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.*