# Bubble Star Plus vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Pop at 8.9K against Bubble Star Plus's 549. Bubble Pop also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Star Plus sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pop sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bubble Star Plus against 4.7 for Bubble Pop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop has 8.9K ratings behind it against 549, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bubble Star Plus's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bubble Pop's.

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, Bubble Pop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Star Plus | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 549 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) | [Sichuan Tuguan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519386845) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Star Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922)

Engage in a classic bubble-shooting puzzle experience with over 2000 levels. Aim, match, and pop colored bubbles to clear the screen and overcome challenging obstacles. This stress-relief game offers a fun and addictive way to pass the time for all ages.

**Highlights:** 2000+ puzzle levels, Offline play (no WiFi needed), Classic bubble blast mechanics, Brain-challenging yet easy to learn, Unlockable boosters, Fun for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 780 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1560 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2850 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and distinguishable colors
- ⏱️ Quick and relaxing games
- 🎯 Fair aim and not too easy or hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive and disruptive
- 🎮 Progression becomes too difficult without spending money
- 🎨 Limited color bubble variety at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble color changes unexpectedly
- Game crashes or freezes at times

**Requested features**

- Skip ad option after a certain time
- More new levels and game modes
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907)

Engage in an addictive bubble shooter puzzle game with hundreds of levels and fun challenges. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles to burst them and clear the board. Utilize powerful boosters and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of addictive levels, Classic smooth gameplay, Awesome power-ups, Unlock Fireball and Bomb boosters, Strategic bubble matching, Thousands of unique levels, No WiFi needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP WEEKlY SUBSCRIPTION | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤓 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 💰 Fair monetization model with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Repetitive visuals and gameplay
- 🎨 Limited color palette and bubble variety
- 🎮 Occasional aiming issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly after updates
- Inconsistent coin/reward distribution

**Requested features**

- More diverse bubble types and power-ups
- Ability to customize the game board or background
- Leaderboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Star Plus free?

Bubble Star Plus 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 Star Plus or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Star Plus is rated higher. Bubble Star Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Bubble Star Plus or Bubble Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Star Plus and Bubble Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Star Plus or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bubble Pop fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Star Plus was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bubble Pop on October 13, 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.*