# Pirate Bubbles vs Cookie & Macaron Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Cookie & Macaron Pop at 4.7 against Pirate Bubbles's 4.0. Cookie & Macaron Pop also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 5). Pirate Bubbles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookie & Macaron Pop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Pirate Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cookie & Macaron Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookie & Macaron Pop has 135 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pirate Bubbles ships an update every 5 weeks, Cookie & Macaron Pop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirate Bubbles | Cookie & Macaron Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-bubbles/id1345159651/reviews) | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-and-macaron-pop/id1456078025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intellimax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051458172) | [1GRAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/931359501) |

## What reviewers say

### Pirate Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-bubbles/id1345159651)

Embark on a magical pirate adventure to rescue trapped Macaws. Match colorful bubbles, utilize special boosters, and unleash powerful explosions to clear challenging levels. This free-to-play game offers endless fun with loads of levels and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Special booster bubbles, Rescue trapped Macaws, Magic lantern power-ups, Loads of challenging levels, Playable on iPhone and iPad

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cookie & Macaron Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-and-macaron-pop/id1456078025)

Engage in a delightful match-3 puzzle adventure filled with cookies, macarons, and sweet treats. Solve hundreds of challenging levels with no timers or lives, offering endless fun and relaxation. Enjoy a vibrant, confectionery world with dynamic obstacles and creative gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun puzzles, No lives or timers, Offline play supported, Dynamic obstacles, Daily free item spins, Powerful boosters

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| 29500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 62500 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirate Bubbles free?

Pirate Bubbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cookie & Macaron Pop free?

Cookie & Macaron Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pirate Bubbles or Cookie & Macaron Pop?

Cookie & Macaron Pop is rated higher. Pirate Bubbles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cookie & Macaron Pop averages 4.7 from 135 ratings.

### Do Pirate Bubbles or Cookie & Macaron Pop have ads?

Cookie & Macaron Pop shows ads; Pirate Bubbles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pirate Bubbles or Cookie & Macaron Pop?

Pirate Bubbles ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cookie & Macaron Pop every 2 months. Most recently, Pirate Bubbles was updated on October 8, 2026 and Cookie & Macaron Pop on October 23, 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.*