# Bubble Star Plus vs Bubble Pop Dream

Bubble Star Plus and Bubble Pop Dream both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Bubble Star Plus's written reviews are positive against 54% of Bubble Pop Dream's. Bubble Pop Dream's advantage is ratings volume (147K vs 549). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Dream sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Dream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop Dream has 147K 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 54% of Bubble Pop Dream's.

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Star Plus | Bubble Pop Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922/reviews)** | [4.7 (147K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 549 | **147K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) |

## 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 Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649)

Engage in a relaxing color-matching adventure by matching three or more bubbles to make them burst. With over 2000 levels, daily rewards, and offline play, it's a perfect casual shooter for families and kids.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more bubbles to burst, Over 2000 challenging levels, Offline play available, Unlock boosters like the Rocket, Daily rewards and bonuses, Family-friendly casual gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| festival bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| adremove bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Discount Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| ad remove bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dounble Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 55000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique bubble mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-free
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear bubble descriptions
- 🛑 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔌 In-app purchases required to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially at higher levels
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not popping as expected
- Levels freezing or becoming unplayable
- Inability to collect or redeem earned rewards
- Persistent issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- More level variety and challenges
- Ability to customize or disable ads
- Clearer explanations of special bubble mechanics
- Integration with social features or leaderboards
- Desktop version for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Star Plus free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop Dream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Star Plus or Bubble Pop Dream?

Bubble Star Plus is rated higher. Bubble Star Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Bubble Pop Dream averages 4.7 from 147K ratings.

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

Both Bubble Star Plus and Bubble Pop Dream show ads.

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

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Star Plus was updated on September 11, 2026 and Bubble Pop Dream on September 25, 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.*