# Bubble Pop vs FOURWORD

The clearest difference is ads: FOURWORD at none against Bubble Pop's shown. FOURWORD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bubble Pop's advantage is ratings volume (196 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Pop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and FOURWORD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FOURWORD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop has 196 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Pop | FOURWORD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-jigsaw-puzzle/id1610049465/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourword-stack-and-spell/id6758554311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modle Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764248805) | [Doug Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852838382) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-jigsaw-puzzle/id1610049465)

Engage in a classic bubble-shooting puzzle experience with a twist of jigsaw puzzles. Match and pop colorful bubbles to clear levels, featuring over 3,000 challenges and beautiful designs. Enjoy this brain-training game solo or with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Bubble shooting gameplay, Jigsaw puzzle integration, +3,000 challenging levels, Pixel art blast levels, Offline play supported, Brain exercise, Beautiful designs and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Don't Give Up! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| 55 Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 250 Package | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ✨ Great visuals and sound
- 💯 Excellent game, 10/10
- 🌟 Stellar and unique approach
- 👴 Appreciated by older players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game crashes
- 🐛 Game freezes at certain levels
- 🐛 Daily games not loading
- 🐛 Levels not updating
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when playing puzzles
- Daily game fails to load
- App closes when selecting a level
- Game freezes at level 1636
- No new daily levels since September

**Requested features**

- Fix crashing issues with puzzles
- Ensure daily games load consistently
- Provide more levels
- Fix issues with level 1636
- Respond to developer inquiries


### FOURWORD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourword-stack-and-spell/id6758554311)

This word puzzle game challenges you to stack letter blocks and form words by swiping across the grid. Earn points, use power-ups, and compete on leaderboards across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a relaxing experience or a timed challenge.

**Highlights:** Stack letter blocks, Swipe to spell words, Three game modes (Zen, Arcade, Daily), Power-ups for strategic play, Global leaderboards, Extensive word dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blast Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tactics Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forge Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

### Is FOURWORD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Pop or FOURWORD?

FOURWORD is rated higher. Bubble Pop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while FOURWORD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bubble Pop or FOURWORD have ads?

Bubble Pop shows ads; FOURWORD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Pop or FOURWORD?

Bubble Pop ships an update every 3 weeks, and FOURWORD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Pop was updated on October 24, 2026 and FOURWORD on October 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.*