# Pimple Pop! vs Ear Cleaning Master

The clearest difference is rating: Ear Cleaning Master at 4.4 against Pimple Pop!'s 3.3. Ear Cleaning Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Pimple Pop!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 42%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pimple Pop! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ear Cleaning Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ear Cleaning Master holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ear Cleaning Master has 423 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Pimple Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Ear Cleaning Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pimple Pop! ships an update weekly, Ear Cleaning Master every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pimple Pop! | Ear Cleaning Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimple-pop/id1328750507/reviews) | **[4.4 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-cleaning-master/id1664636409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **423** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 109 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Yuhas](https://appshunter.io/developer/915194127) | [露叶 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579678390) |

## 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 |


### Ear Cleaning Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-cleaning-master/id1664636409)

Engage in a unique healing and decompression experience by mastering the art of ear picking. Collect accessories, upgrade your store, and enjoy immersive gameplay with various levels and styles.

**Highlights:** Immersive ear picking simulation, Decompression and healing gameplay, Store upgrade mechanics, Ear accessory collection, Multiple levels and styles, First-person view experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Fun and chill
- ✨ Easy to play
- 💖 Love the game
- 🎮 Potential for a good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Money deletes after closing
- ⚫ Black screen issues
- 📉 Bad quality
- 🐌 Laggy performance
- 🤯 Poorly built game

**Reported bugs**

- Money deletes after closing the game
- Cannot get past one order, black screen
- Screen goes black after using a tool
- Screen turns black
- A lot of bugs

**Requested features**

- Add background music
- Implement a piercing cleaning and piercing app
- Fix bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pimple Pop! free?

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

### Is Ear Cleaning Master free?

Ear Cleaning Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pimple Pop! or Ear Cleaning Master?

Ear Cleaning Master is rated higher. Pimple Pop! averages 3.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Ear Cleaning Master averages 4.4 from 423 ratings.

### Do Pimple Pop! or Ear Cleaning Master have ads?

Ear Cleaning Master shows ads; Pimple Pop! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pimple Pop! or Ear Cleaning Master?

Pimple Pop! ships an update weekly, and Ear Cleaning Master every 3 days. Most recently, Pimple Pop! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ear Cleaning Master 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.*