# Pop vs Shop Pop!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop at none against Shop Pop!'s 3. Shop Pop!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Shop Pop! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shop Pop! has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pop ships an update every 5 months, Shop Pop! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop | Shop Pop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-it-maker-simulator/id1581807591/reviews) | **[4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-pop/id1617830156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **49** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 401 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dimitri Liwenetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696108961) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-it-maker-simulator/id1581807591)

Design and play with custom fidget toys. Choose shapes, colors, and add decorations to create unique pop-it toys for relaxation and fun. Enjoy a variety of shapes and vibrant designs.

**Highlights:** Create custom pop-it toys, Choose from various shapes, Customize colors and designs, Add stickers and decorations, Relaxing pop-it simulator gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shop Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-pop/id1617830156)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $29.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop free?

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

### Is Shop Pop! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pop or Shop Pop!?

Shop Pop! is rated higher. Pop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shop Pop! averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.

### Do Pop or Shop Pop! have ads?

Both Pop and Shop Pop! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pop or Shop Pop!?

Pop ships an update every 5 months, and Shop Pop! every 3 months. Most recently, Pop was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shop Pop! on October 24, 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.*