# Buckets! vs POPS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buckets! at none against POPS's 1. Buckets! also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Buckets! against 5.0 for POPS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buckets! has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buckets! | POPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets/id1247700311/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pops-chain-reaction-game/id6736769370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [justin baron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247700100) | [Monroe and Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570052542) |

## What reviewers say

### Buckets!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets/id1247700311)

A simple yet challenging arcade game where players tap to launch a ball into buckets. It features 11 distinct modes that increase in difficulty, offering unique gameplay mechanics and a daily challenge with global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap to launch ball, 11 unlockable game modes, Daily challenge with global leaderboard, Track accuracy and streaks, Compete on Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### POPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pops-chain-reaction-game/id6736769370)

Strategically tap colorful balls to initiate chain reactions and clear each level. Plan your moves carefully to achieve satisfying cascades and complete new challenges.

**Highlights:** Strategic chain reaction gameplay, Pop colorful balls, Level-based challenges, Satisfying cascade effects, Careful planning required

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buckets! free?

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

### Is POPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buckets! or POPS?

Buckets! and POPS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 34 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Buckets! or POPS have ads?

Neither Buckets! nor POPS shows ads.

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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.*