# Bubble Hunter vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Pop at 4.7 against Bubble Hunter's 3.1. Bubble Pop also leads on ratings volume (326 vs 21) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). Bubble Hunter's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Hunter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month 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 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop has 326 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bubble Hunter's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bubble Pop's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Hunter | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-hunter-classic-pop/id1520176867/reviews) | **[4.7 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pixel-art-blast/id1594288165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 518 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) | [Modle Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764248805) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-hunter-classic-pop/id1520176867)

Engage in a classic bubble shooting experience with over 1000 stages. Aim, shoot, and pop bubbles to clear levels, utilizing boosters and strategic thinking to overcome unique obstacles. Enjoy addictive gameplay that can be played offline.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 stages, Classic bubble shooting gameplay, Unlock free boost items, Offline play available, 18 unique obstacles, 6 types of boost items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $7.99 | per month |
| 600G | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO AD | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3300G | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shooter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7000G | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $26.99 | one-time |
| Legend Package | $54.99 | 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 Bubble Hunter free?

Bubble Hunter 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, Bubble Hunter or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Pop is rated higher. Bubble Hunter averages 3.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.7 from 326 ratings.

### Do Bubble Hunter or Bubble Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Hunter and Bubble Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Hunter or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Hunter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Pop fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Hunter 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.*