Comparison

Trism vs Pirate Pop

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

Head to head
About

Trism

This award-winning puzzle game challenges players with unique mechanics and multiple game modes. It offers a classic yet engaging experience with features like auto-save and a colorblind mode for accessibility.

Highlights
  • 5 game modes
  • 22 achievements
  • Auto-save
  • Colorblind mode
  • Puzzle gameplay
Features
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* "Best Casual Game" award from AppStoreApps.com * 1st on iLounge's "100 Best Apps and Games" * Gold Award from PocketGamer * Slide To Play's "Must Have" award * One of ABC News & WIRED's "10 Most Awesome iPhone Apps of 2008" * Interactive Achievement Award finalist for "Cellular Game of the Year" Released on the very first day of the AppStore in July 2008, TRISM's legacy is one of rags-to-riches success. Created by indie developer Steve Demeter, the phenomenal success of TRISM allowed Steve to pursue his dream of game development. Steve's story has inspired developers all over the world, as told on Good Morning America, CNN, BBC, The New York Times, and others. Apple itself filmed a documentary on Steve, and presented it at the start of the iOS 3.0 keynote in Cupertino. FEATURES: - 5 game modes, including Classic, Timed, and Puzzle - 22 achievements to collect - Auto-save when interrupted by a phone call - Colorblind mode "Could Trism Make iPhone Gaming Fun?" - KOTAKU

About

Pirate Pop

Features
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Retro Arcade Action! Pirate Pop is a super addictive, gravity-defying, score-chasing, bubble-busting, retro-style arcade game. Join Pete Jr on his quest to defeat the nefarious Bubble Pirate! Dodge and pop bubbles while collecting coins. Use coins to customize your pocket game with new faceplates, buttons, backlights, and more! “We give Pirate Pop a strong recommendation; this is a really fun game, and one that no retro gaming enthusiast will want to miss out on.” 9 out of 10 – Nintendo Life Features Classic retro arcade action Pirate themed chaos Score chasing leaderboards and replays Hyper Mode for an intense challenge Customizable interface Chiptune soundtrack by legendary artists Loads of achievements Celebrating 10 years of popping Retro controller support Gameplay Dodge and pop bubbles with your anchor while collecting power-ups and managing Bubble Pirate’s constant gravity-switching mischief! When you feel at your Piratey-est, test your skill in the ultra-challenging Hyper Mode... The game may be faster and harder, but you'll find treasures beyond your wildest dreams. Coins as far as the eye can see! Custom Device Collect coins to unlock content in the game’s shop like new music, new faceplates, buttons, backlights, and even characters for your bubble-popping mayhem! Yarr! Soundtrack Sail to the sound of authentic chiptune anthems by renowned artists Harry Waters, GYMS & Matthew Ivic. Every track is a pulse-pounding voyage into classic 8-bit energy. Leaderboards & Achievements Compete against friends and players worldwide. Rise through the ranks, and unlock tricky achievements as you perfect your high score runs. 10th Anniversary Edition Originally released 10 years ago, Pirate Pop has had some small bugs fixed and a bit of extra polish, to remain the classic score chaser it always was, and stand the test of time. Controls & Compatibility Supports retro gamepads, arcade sticks, as well as touch. So join Pete Jr on his quest to defeat the nefarious Bubble Pirate, and free the innocent townsfolk trapped in bubbles, in this authentic retro arcade action game!

Screenshots

Trism4 screens
Pirate Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trism at every 3 months against Pirate Pop's every 121 months. Trism also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.5). Pirate Pop's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads 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

Trism costs $2.99 and Pirate Pop $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trism ships an update every 3 months, Pirate Pop every 121 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trism versus Pirate Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrismPirate Pop
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.6 (233 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings233 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 121 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemiforce LLCHawken King

Bugs and requests

Trism

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Tiles disappearing or behaving erratically
  • Scoring issues and loss of progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to use own music
  • Improved optimization for larger screens

Pirate Pop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trism

No in-app purchases

None

Pirate Pop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trism free?
Trism costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pirate Pop free?
Pirate Pop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trism or Pirate Pop have ads?
Neither Trism nor Pirate Pop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trism or Pirate Pop?
Trism ships an update every 3 months, and Pirate Pop every 121 months. Most recently, Trism was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pirate Pop on October 26, 2026.

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