# POPOP! vs Bubble Duck Origin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Duck Origin at 100% against POPOP!'s 49%. Bubble Duck Origin also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). POPOP!'s advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 42) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POPOP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Duck Origin sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Duck Origin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPOP! has 3.7K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of POPOP!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bubble Duck Origin's.

POPOP! ships an update monthly, Bubble Duck Origin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POPOP! | Bubble Duck Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popop/id1551162092/reviews) | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-duck-origin/id1639675053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) |

## What reviewers say

### POPOP!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popop/id1551162092)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle arcade game that combines the ASMR sensation of popping bubble wrap with strategic gameplay. Plan your moves to pop the final bubble and win, or enjoy a relaxing free play mode.

**Highlights:** Satisfying bubble popping, Strategic puzzle solving, ASMR fidget experience, Arcade gameplay, Free Play mode, Turn-based strategy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and competitive game
- 🤩 Satisfying pop sound
- 💡 Allows playing with people around the world
- 🎉 Good for those who can't afford real pop-its

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Gameplay can be repetitive
- 🙄 Ads can be disruptive
- 😕 Sound doesn't match real pop-its
- 🤯 Competitive nature can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and lags reported by some users
- Issues with selecting the desired flag/nationality

**Requested features**

- Add more fidget toys besides just pop-its
- Implement a free play mode without competition
- Add chat functionality to interact with other players
- Improve the sound effects to better mimic real pop-its


### Bubble Duck Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-duck-origin/id1639675053)

Engage in a classic bubble pop puzzle adventure. Match and shoot colorful bubbles to clear levels, while strategically feeding disruptive ducks. Enjoy brain-training gameplay offline or online with numerous challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble pop gameplay, Match 3 or more bubbles, Feed ducks to prevent interference, Offline play supported, Brain training puzzles, Unlock powerful boosters, Free aim feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2750 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5750 Coins | $18.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Coins | $18.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $38.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Coins | $38.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POPOP! free?

POPOP! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Duck Origin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POPOP! or Bubble Duck Origin?

Bubble Duck Origin is rated higher. POPOP! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Bubble Duck Origin averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do POPOP! or Bubble Duck Origin have ads?

Both POPOP! and Bubble Duck Origin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, POPOP! or Bubble Duck Origin?

POPOP! ships an update monthly, and Bubble Duck Origin every 2 weeks. Most recently, POPOP! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bubble Duck Origin on October 1, 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.*