# Pimple Pop! vs Pluck Pop Squeeze

The clearest difference is rating: Pluck Pop Squeeze at 4.7 against Pimple Pop!'s 3.3. Pluck Pop Squeeze also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 58%) and ratings volume (366 vs 65). Pimple Pop!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pimple Pop! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pluck Pop Squeeze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pluck Pop Squeeze holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pluck Pop Squeeze has 366 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Pimple Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Pluck Pop Squeeze's.

Pimple Pop! ships an update weekly, Pluck Pop Squeeze every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pimple Pop! | Pluck Pop Squeeze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimple-pop/id1328750507/reviews) | **[4.7 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluck-pop-squeeze/id1563803878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **366** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Yuhas](https://appshunter.io/developer/915194127) | [zehond LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563803880) |

## What reviewers say

### Pimple Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimple-pop/id1328750507)

Engage in a unique tactile simulation game where you pinch, pluck, and pop to remove various blemishes. Experience realistic 3D mechanics and a variety of challenges, offering a surprisingly relaxing way to de-stress.

**Highlights:** Tactile 3D pimple popping mechanic, Pinch, pluck, and pop gameplay, Variety of blemishes to remove (cysts, blackheads, ticks), Arcade mode with leaderboards, Relaxing gameplay experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pluck Pop Squeeze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluck-pop-squeeze/id1563803878)

Engage in a satisfying simulation of skincare rituals, from plucking hairs to popping pimples and squeezing blackheads. Explore multiple game modes with enhanced visuals and customizable options for a uniquely relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Pimple popping simulation, Blackhead squeezing, Hair plucking simulation, Multiple game modes, Customizable skin and hair, Relaxing gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Incredibly relaxing and satisfying
- 🤩 Highly addictive and fun
- 👍 Helps curb skin-picking habits
- ✨ Cute art style and satisfying visuals
- 💯 Best pimple popping app found

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Too many ads (for some users)
- 😴 Gets boring after a while
- 🤔 Some pops look weird/unrealistic
- 🤢 Some levels are too disgusting
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads keep showing after paying to remove ads
- Ads still show after paying again to remove ads
- Fix ad glitch

**Requested features**

- Add haptics/vibrations
- Add dandruff option
- Add ingrown hairs
- Add hairs that are harder to pull out
- Add nail related things (manicures/pedicures)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pimple Pop! free?

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

### Is Pluck Pop Squeeze free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pimple Pop! or Pluck Pop Squeeze?

Pluck Pop Squeeze is rated higher. Pimple Pop! averages 3.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Pluck Pop Squeeze averages 4.7 from 366 ratings.

### Do Pimple Pop! or Pluck Pop Squeeze have ads?

Pluck Pop Squeeze shows ads; Pimple Pop! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pimple Pop! or Pluck Pop Squeeze?

Pimple Pop! ships an update weekly, and Pluck Pop Squeeze every 26 months. Most recently, Pimple Pop! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pluck Pop Squeeze on November 3, 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.*