Comparison

Fish Pop Mania vs Aqua Match

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fish Pop Mania

A challenging puzzle game where you tap groups of same-colored bubbles to make them explode and rescue trapped fish. Combine multiple elimination effects for higher scores and overcome various level obstacles.

Highlights
  • Tap adjacent same-colored bubbles
  • Physics-integrated bubble effects
  • Combine elimination effects for combos
  • Rescue trapped fish
  • Multiple challenging levels
Features
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Fish Pop Mania is a challenging puzzle game. In the deep ocean, a flock of small fish are trapped in bubbles. Tap adjacent bubbles of the same color, and they will explode. The more bubbles you tap, the stronger the effect will be. Move your fingers to poke the bubbles and rescue the fish! Game Features: 1. Bubbles integrating physics effects makes the game richer and more diverse. 2. Multiple elimination effects can be cleverly combined to score higher points. 3. There are many levels such as ice cubes, corals, and pearls waiting for you to challenge. Privacy Policy: http://wakeapp01.com/proto.html

About

Aqua Match

Engage in vibrant match-3 puzzles to design and decorate beautiful aquariums. Collect and care for a variety of charming fish, unlocking new species and themes as you progress. Enjoy a relaxing underwater adventure with competitive events and social features.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Aquarium decoration
  • Fish collection
  • Challenging levels with boosters
  • Competitive events and tournaments
  • Creative decoration themes
  • Unlockable fish with unique personalities
Features
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Welcome to Aqua Match! Dive into a world of colorful puzzles and bring your dream aquariums to life with dozens of adorable fish! Experience exciting match-3 gameplay as you decorate aquariums and make new fishy friends! Solve puzzles, enhance your aquariums, and create cozy homes for your playful fish. Start your underwater adventure NOW! Features: ● Unique gameplay: swap and match, decorate aquariums, and enjoy quality time with your adorable fish! ● Hundreds of challenging match-3 levels with powerful boosters and unique elements! ● Competitive events and tournaments: swim your way to the top and earn amazing rewards! ● Creative aquarium decorations: choose from a variety of beloved and impressive themes! ● Unlock adorable fish with unique personalities! ● Stunning visuals that bring your aquariums to life! Play with your friends from Facebook and Game Center, or make new friends in the game community! Aqua Match is free to play, but some in-game elements (including randomized items) can be purchased for real money. If you prefer not to use this option, simply disable it in your device's "Restrictions" menu. A Wi-Fi or internet connection is not required to play. *An internet connection is required to enable competitions and other features.* Enjoying Aqua Match? Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aquamatchofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aqua_match/ Need to report an issue or ask a question? Contact Player Support through the game by going to Settings > Support. If you can't access the game, use our web chat by clicking the chat icon in the lower right corner of our website: https://playrix.helpshift.com/hc/en/28-aqua-match/ Privacy Policy: https://playrix.com/en/privacy/index.html Terms of Service: https://playrix.com/en/terms/index.html

Screenshots

Fish Pop Mania4 screens
Aqua Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aqua Match at 61% against Fish Pop Mania's 13%. Aqua Match also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (6K vs 377). Fish Pop Mania's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fish Pop Mania sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Aqua Match sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aqua Match holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqua Match has 6K ratings behind it against 377, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Fish Pop Mania's written reviews are positive against 61% of Aqua Match's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fish Pop Mania ships an update every 3 weeks, Aqua Match every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fish Pop Mania versus Aqua Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFish Pop ManiaAqua Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (377 ratings)4.9 (6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews60.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3776K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB270 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKIDBEARPlayrix

Customer experience

Fish Pop Mania

All ratings376 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Aqua Match

All ratings5,947 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

Fish Pop Mania

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aqua Match

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blocks not disappearing as intended
  • Game not rotating properly on iPad
  • Levels stalling and preventing further progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add puzzle/minigame elements
  • Improve level design and difficulty progression
  • Introduce more variety in gameplay

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Fish Pop Mania

One-time9
  • 200 coins$1.99
  • Beginner Bundle$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Energy Bundle$2.99
  • Daily Bundle$3.99
  • 660 coins$5.99
  • 1700 coins$14.99
  • 3600 coins$29.99
  • Festival Bundle$49.99
8 purchases

Aqua Match

One-time8
  • Crystals Pack$0.99
  • Crystals Pack3 variants$1.99
  • Crystals Pack$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Snail’s Stash$5.99
  • Crystals Pack$8.99
  • Crab’s Cache$9.99
  • Aqua Pass$9.99
  • Fishe’s Fortune$22.99

Questions

Is Fish Pop Mania free?
Fish Pop Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aqua Match free?
Aqua Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fish Pop Mania or Aqua Match?
Aqua Match is rated higher. Fish Pop Mania averages 4.6 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Aqua Match averages 4.9 from 6K ratings.
Do Fish Pop Mania or Aqua Match have ads?
Aqua Match shows ads; Fish Pop Mania does not.
Which is updated more often, Fish Pop Mania or Aqua Match?
Fish Pop Mania ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aqua Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fish Pop Mania was updated on November 9, 2026 and Aqua Match on November 8, 2026.

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