# Pirate Bubbles vs Pocket Show

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Show at 4.7 against Pirate Bubbles's 4.0. Pocket Show also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 5). Pirate Bubbles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Show sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pirate Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Show holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Show has 2.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pirate Bubbles ships an update every 5 weeks, Pocket Show every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirate Bubbles | Pocket Show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-bubbles/id1345159651/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-show/id1564289717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.5% 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 | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intellimax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051458172) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Pocket Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-show/id1564289717)

Guess the word by picking letters to reveal hints. Win rounds by correctly identifying the word before your opponent. Test your perception and word-guessing skills in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Guess the word, Pick letters to reveal hints, Win rounds and matches, Turn-based gameplay, Test perception skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads blocking gameplay
- 🤯 Ads interrupting experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to click on letters due to ad placement

**Requested features**

- Add ability to start over from level 1
- Provide option to play in other languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirate Bubbles free?

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

### Is Pocket Show free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pirate Bubbles or Pocket Show?

Pocket Show is rated higher. Pirate Bubbles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pocket Show averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Pirate Bubbles or Pocket Show have ads?

Pocket Show shows ads; Pirate Bubbles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pirate Bubbles or Pocket Show?

Pirate Bubbles ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pocket Show every 2 months. Most recently, Pirate Bubbles was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pocket Show on October 21, 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.*