Comparison

Pop it Simulator vs Shop Pop!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pop it Simulator

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Do you like bursting bubble wrap? A soft rubber toy - Pop it? Then this app is for you. In the application, you can choose the shape of your Pop it. Also responsiveness to touching the balls in the form of light vibration and authentic sound. Endless bursting is waiting for you)

About

Shop Pop!

Design and create your own custom Pop-It fidget toys. Once crafted, enjoy the satisfying experience of popping them. Offers unlimited toy creation possibilities for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Custom toy creation
  • Shape mold selection
  • Toy pressing machine
  • Satisfying popping gameplay
  • Unlimited creation possibilities
Features
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Shape your very own Pop-It toy just how you like it! After you will make it, the fun doesn't end! You can also pop it! Use your finger to drag the materials around and carefully put them in the selected shape mold. After you do it, place the mold in the special pressing machine, press it at the desired shape and your brand new toy is ready! Now it’s Pop-It time! Do you have what it takes to create the world’s best fidget? Hours of unlimited toy creation possibilities guaranteed!

Screenshots

Pop it Simulator3 screens
Shop Pop!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop it Simulator at none against Shop Pop!'s 3. Pop it Simulator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shop Pop! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Pop it Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop it Simulator ships an update weekly, Shop Pop! every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pop it Simulator versus Shop Pop!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop it SimulatorShop Pop!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (49 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—49 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.311.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB401 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEwgeniy IsurovAPP CENTRAL LTD

In-app purchases

None

Pop it Simulator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shop Pop!

Subscriptions3
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Pop it Simulator free?
Pop it Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shop Pop! free?
Shop Pop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pop it Simulator or Shop Pop! have ads?
Both Pop it Simulator and Shop Pop! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop it Simulator or Shop Pop!?
Pop it Simulator ships an update weekly, and Shop Pop! every 3 months. Most recently, Pop it Simulator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shop Pop! on November 3, 2026.

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