# Block Surfer vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is ads: Block Surfer at none against Bubble Pop's shown. Block Surfer also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Bubble Pop's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (326 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop has 326 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Surfer ships an update every 2 weeks, Bubble Pop fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Surfer | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-surfer/id1513374256/reviews) | **[4.7 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pixel-art-blast/id1594288165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Muller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029759942) | [Modle Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764248805) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-surfer/id1513374256)

Build a tower by stacking blocks to overcome obstacles and reach the end. Be careful not to fall off the edge in this fun surfing-style game.

**Highlights:** Stack blocks to build a tower, Pass all obstacles, Avoid falling off cliffs, Cube surfing gameplay, Fun and challenging

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pixel-art-blast/id1594288165)

Engage in a classic bubble-matching puzzle game. Aim, shoot, and match three or more identical colored bubbles to clear the screen and advance through over 2,000 challenging levels. Enjoy a relaxing and addictive experience with beautiful pixel art designs.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more identical bubbles, Over 2,000 challenging levels, Pixel art blast levels, Special bubbles and power-ups, Offline play supported, Relaxing and addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Don't Give Up! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Art Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Package | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and exciting gameplay
- 👍 Favorite game for many
- 👍 Good for relaxation and distress

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- ⚠️ Pay to win in advanced levels
- ⚠️ Small bubbles and shooting range in picture levels
- ⚠️ Unfair star distribution on certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game does not load/stuck on loading screen
- Game freezes on one of the games

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add more picture levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Surfer free?

Block Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Surfer or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Pop is rated higher. Block Surfer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.7 from 326 ratings.

### Do Block Surfer or Bubble Pop have ads?

Bubble Pop shows ads; Block Surfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block Surfer or Bubble Pop?

Block Surfer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bubble Pop fortnightly. Most recently, Block Surfer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bubble Pop 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.*