Comparison

PopperFish vs The Fish Game

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

Head to head
About

PopperFish

Tap and pop matching fish in a fast-paced puzzle adventure. Chain combos to unlock power-ups and aim for high scores. Features endless mode and new levels with challenges and characters added regularly.

Highlights
  • Tap and pop matching fish
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Combo chaining for power-ups
  • Endless mode to beat high scores
  • Unlock new characters and outfits
  • Regularly added levels and content
Features
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Start playing Popper Fish today – an extremely satisfying puzzle game loved by everyone except for those who have very slow reflexes. Tap and pop the swimming fishies that match the fish in the middle in this fast twitching adventure to progress to the next level for that awesome winning feeling! Finish the level with quick thinking and smart moves, and be rewarded with awesome power ups to help chain for even longer combos! Keep up the good work and try to achieve the High Score. Get your twitchy fingers ready and mad tap those fishies while avoiding the wrong ones and stopping before the fish swaps. Chain for longer combos to unlock and gain super crazy powers and extend your high score. Rinse and repeat as you try to break the addiction as this game will have you craving for more! Popper Fish features: ENDLESS MODE - TRY TO BEAT YOUR OWN SCORE Do you have the fastest reflexes and the sharpest eyes? Try to beat your high score and see how you do against your friends and family. ONE MORE LEVEL PLEASE Try to beat each levels with different goals, challenges, and friends. Earn new friends and outfits as you reach higher levels. New levels and characters are added regularly.

About

The Fish Game

Features
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The Fish Game is a fast-paced and fun challenge that will test your reflexes and speed. In this simple but addictive game, you have just 30 seconds to catch as many fish as you can. But watch out—there’s a tricky blowfish in the water that can ruin your streak if you're not careful! Compete with players from all over the world for a spot in the top 3 on the global leaderboard, updated in real-time. Keep track of your high scores and aim to beat them as you sharpen your skills! The Fish Game is easy to learn but hard to master. How many fish can YOU catch?

Screenshots

PopperFish4 screens
The Fish Game3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Fish Game at none against PopperFish's 4. The Fish Game also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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. PopperFish sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. The Fish Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopperFish ships an update weekly, The Fish Game daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PopperFish versus The Fish Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopperFishThe Fish Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size750 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilMoney Inc.Ragdoll Software

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PopperFish

One-time4
  • 40$1.99
  • 220$4.99
  • 480$11.99
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  • 1,200$24.99
None

The Fish Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PopperFish free?
PopperFish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Fish Game free?
The Fish Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PopperFish or The Fish Game have ads?
Both PopperFish and The Fish Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, PopperFish or The Fish Game?
PopperFish ships an update weekly, and The Fish Game daily. Most recently, PopperFish was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Fish Game on October 25, 2026.

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