Comparison

The iPop vs Pixel Blast Arena

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

Head to head
About

The iPop

Features
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Ever get the feeling of a balloon escaping the grasp of your hand? This game will give you the opposite sense and make you feel satisfied with blowing up the balloons. A relaxing game in which kids can spend hours practicing while developing their reflexes. Classical balloon popping casual game made in the colors chosen to attract attention. Balloons speed up as you progress but try not to miss any of them. Relax and enjoy as the balloons fly by and do not let them get away.

About

Pixel Blast Arena

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Pixel Blast Arena is a fast-paced, retro-inspired action game that brings classic bomb-based gameplay into a modern, colorful arena. Navigate large scrolling maps, place bombs strategically, destroy obstacles, collect power-ups, and outsmart enemies as explosions ripple across the grid. Every move matters — one wrong step and it’s game over. Designed for smooth touch controls and short, addictive play sessions, Pixel Blast Arena delivers satisfying explosions, charming pixel-style visuals, and classic arcade fun that’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Features • Classic bomb-based gameplay inspired by retro arcade legends • Large scrolling arenas with smooth camera movement • Strategic explosions that destroy walls and defeat enemies • Collectible power-ups that enhance your abilities • Animated pixel-style characters and effects • Clean, intuitive controls optimized for mobile • Portrait and landscape support Whether you’re playing for a quick burst of action or aiming to master every arena, Pixel Blast Arena delivers explosive fun anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

The iPop3 screens
Pixel Blast Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Blast Arena at none against The iPop's shown. Pixel Blast Arena also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). The iPop's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The iPop ships an update every 11 months, Pixel Blast Arena every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
The iPop versus Pixel Blast Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe iPopPixel Blast Arena
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSafak YalcinkayaMircea Mazilu

In-app purchases

None

The iPop

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Blast Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The iPop free?
The iPop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Blast Arena free?
Pixel Blast Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The iPop or Pixel Blast Arena have ads?
The iPop shows ads; Pixel Blast Arena does not.
Which is updated more often, The iPop or Pixel Blast Arena?
The iPop ships an update every 11 months, and Pixel Blast Arena every 4 days. Most recently, The iPop was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixel Blast Arena on October 31, 2026.

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