# Pop Us! vs MamiCubes

The clearest difference is rating: MamiCubes at 5.0 against Pop Us!'s 4.4. MamiCubes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pop Us!'s advantage is ratings volume (138K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MamiCubes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop Us! has 138K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Us! | MamiCubes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-us/id1573548340/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mamicubes/id1633503066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 381 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Igor Poltavtsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/839861003) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Us!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-us/id1573548340)

Assemble jigsaw pieces to create virtual fidget toys, then pop bubbles for a satisfying ASMR experience. Enjoy a collection of colorful designs and relaxing sounds designed to reduce stress and provide instant joy.

**Highlights:** Assemble jigsaw puzzles, Create virtual fidget toys, Pop bubbles for ASMR, Collect color schemes and backgrounds, Realistic sound design, Haptic feedback, Antistress gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying popping sounds
- 🧩 Fun puzzle-like assembly
- 💤 Helps relieve stress/anxiety
- 🕹️ Entertaining and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking variety
- 🤖 Unrealistic popping mechanics compared to real pop-its
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and not allowing progression past certain levels
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to flip and pop on both sides of pop-its
- More diverse pop-it designs and textures
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Inclusion of additional fidget toys beyond just pop-its


### MamiCubes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mamicubes/id1633503066)

A classic puzzle game reimagined for your wrist. Solve color-matching challenges using intuitive digital crown controls. Offers timed challenges and a free-roam mode for experimentation.

**Highlights:** Classic puzzle gameplay, Digital Crown interaction, Timed challenge mode, Freeroam mode, Save and load progress

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Us! free?

Pop Us! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MamiCubes free?

MamiCubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pop Us! or MamiCubes?

MamiCubes is rated higher. Pop Us! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138K ratings, while MamiCubes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pop Us! or MamiCubes have ads?

Pop Us! shows ads; MamiCubes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pop Us! or MamiCubes?

Pop Us! ships an update monthly, and MamiCubes monthly. Most recently, Pop Us! was updated on October 2, 2026 and MamiCubes on September 18, 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.*